Recommendations for a computer chair?

Markd250

Slightly off-topic I guess, but what chairs do you guys use?

Anyone have any recommendations? I am waiting for my build to be delivered, and setting up the work area for it.

Thanks!

Serephucus

I'm sitting on my kitchen chair at the moment; no other ones came with the apartment. :P

If I had the money, I might look into something like this.

http://www.ikea.com/ie/en/catalog/products/20103101/

(Though maybe not from IKEA)

deejer

Think this is definately on topic. And something alot of us dont put alot of time/resources into. Great article on last months(i think) Custom PC and they did a review of 7-8 different chairs. At work now but can give you a few names later when I get home.

Only problem is, like the link Serephucus gave there, they are very expensive. I think in the scheme of things it is probably worth spending about Eur100 on a good chair. But like most other people I am using a kitchen chair at the moment.

Moved house recently so I am looking at getting set up a bit better where I am now - more room. Think the best value is to try and pick up some second hand office furniture. Them Galant desks in Ikea are nice but very expensive.

There is some office stuff on adverts that you can pick up for cheap enough

Markd250

I've been scouring adverts alright, the only trouble with that is I would obviously like to sit on the chair before shelling out!

I have budgeted up to €150, because it's something that will hopefully last a long time. One website had chairs costing up to a grand!

Pyongyang

Serephucus wrote: »

I'm sitting on my kitchen chair at the moment; no other ones came with the apartment. :P

If I had the money, I might look into something like this.

http://www.ikea.com/ie/en/catalog/products/20103101/

(Though maybe not from IKEA)

I have this chair in my home office. Easy to build, very comfy. No more poor posture!

In my office at work I have an Aeron by Herman Miller. Without a doubt the best office chair in the entire world. FACT!

http://hermanmiller.com/Products/Aeron-Chairs

nesf

Pyongyang wrote: »

I have this chair in my home office. Easy to build, very comfy. No more poor posture!

In my office at work I have an Aeron by Herman Miller. Without a doubt the best office chair in the entire world. FACT!

http://hermanmiller.com/Products/Aeron-Chairs

That looks fantastic but I imagine it's not the easiest (or cheapest) chair to get one's hands on.

Pyongyang

nesf wrote: »

That looks fantastic but I imagine it's not the easiest (or cheapest) chair to get one's hands on.

I think Bene in Dublin sell them. They are certainly not cheap but they are renowned as the worlds best office chair for many years now. If budget allows, go for it.

Unregistered.

Serephucus wrote: »

I'm sitting on my kitchen chair at the moment; no other ones came with the apartment. :P

If I had the money, I might look into something like this.

http://www.ikea.com/ie/en/catalog/products/20103101/

(Though maybe not from IKEA)

http://www.ikea.com/ie/en/catalog/products/30193182/

This looks like a reasonably priced alternative if you don't want a headrest or arms. (though i think they can be sold separately)

Markd250

Well, guess I'm off to Ikea on Saturday to give them the bum-test!

The one for 159 does look nice...

Serephucus

As I said though, if I were going to be forking out €160 for a freaking chair, I wouldn't just look in Ikea. I really don't know who else does good chairs, but for the love of god man, shop around first! :P

Markd250

True enough - but places like woodies or harvey norman only sell vastly overpriced chairs!

I'll do some more web-based research anyway.

Big Lar

For gods sake don't buy one of those chairs with the high backs, they will just destroy you over a period of time, look for something with good back support all round.
While we are on the subject have a look here http://www.openerg.com/ , make sure that your setup is correct first before going out to buy a chair.

cdb

Have a look at the leather office chairs from viking direct. Few different types available starting from 40 ex vat. Link

nesf

cdb wrote: »

Have a look at the leather office chairs from viking direct. Few different types available starting from 40 ex vat. Link

I've had the cheaper ones from there break on me after a year or two. You get what you pay for with those.

Shlippery

I'm in the same boat, but don't want to break the bank altogether, can anyone vouch for something like this? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Eliza-Tinsley-Executive-1007PU-BK/dp/B002VEFM3I/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

BailMeOut

There is so much liquidated used office furniture available in Ireland. You might even pick up an Aeron cheap.

deejer

The Red Leper wrote: »

I'm in the same boat, but don't want to break the bank altogether, can anyone vouch for something like this? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Eliza-Tinsley-Executive-1007PU-BK/dp/B002VEFM3I/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

ya was looking at this one myself. Get what you pay for I guess, see a few people say that they are not that sturdy at the base. cant find the reviews now though where ever i saw them

Markd250

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B005D74SS0/ref=mp_s_a_127?qid=1322217737&sr=8-127

I eventually picked up one of these secondhand on adverts.ie, very nice chair!