Choosing the Right Executive Office Chair

When leading the charge, you need a chair that works for you. You’ll spend many hours behind your desk, making decisions that impact your staff, clients or customers, so it’s essential that you are supported throughout the day. A high-quality executive chair is important to your well-being and productivity, so don’t settle for less than the best.

Ergonomically designed chairs provide the optimum comfort factor, built to fit the contours of the human body. With features such as lumbar support, height-adjustable armrests and self-adjusting recline mechanisms, we can assure you that ergonomic seating is the way forward for head offices and boardrooms.

In this guide, we’ll share the three quick tips to consider when searching for the perfect executive chair.

Quick tip 1: Movement

To effectively serve its purpose, an executive chair should allow the user to fully adjust the chair to suit their body and encourage healthy posture. This includes the height, backrest and armrests at a minimum, but ideally should extend to seat depth, tilt controls and breathable fabrics.

Incorrectly positioned armrests can increase tension in the upper body and increase the risk of repetitive strain injuries on the wrists. A lack of good lumbar support can lead to bad posture, muscle fatigue and back pain. Choose a chair that provides you with the support you need to keep you feeling physically comfortable.

Herman Miller Chairs are the perfect example of an ergonomic desk chair that has been designed for your body while retaining a high level of sophistication and style. The Embody chair and the Aeron chair both have built-in calibrated synchronous recline mechanisms, ensuring you stay balanced and feel in control at all times. These masterful chairs will provide the comfort your back craves while you work the day away.

Quick tip 2: Style

Whatever your line of business, your furniture plays a large part in creating the office environment. If clients regularly visit your office, consider what visual impact your furniture portrays.

Are you in a modern office that follows interior design trends, or does the space have more of an understated and traditional look? Our comprehensive executive chair range allows you to vary colour and finish to suit your space. Go for classic black leather and chrome, such as the Humanscale Freedom Task chair, or eye-catching seating like the Herman Miller Embody chair with its 53 cushion colour options.

Quick tip 3: Price

Chairs suited for executive offices are typically state-of-the-art in technology, design and build, and their price tag will reflect this and the longevity of the piece. When purchasing a high-quality and ergonomic executive chair for the office or boardroom, take into account that you will be buying a chair that will last you for years to come. For example, Herman Miller chairs can last up to 12 years with the right care.

The perfect executive chair

Once you have decided on the budget, style, and functionality of your chair, have a look through our range of executive seating solutions to find the best piece for your space. We are on hand to offer help, advice and suggestions should you be stuck between chair models, ready to make your decision a smooth and easy one.