How to Choose a Chair or Armchair
Choosing an office or gaming chair or armchair should be done with care and attention, especially if you spend several hours on it every day. We will explain a few important points so that you can choose a model that you will feel truly comfortable with and that will last you a long time.
How to choose a chair or armchair — and what's the difference?
Comparison — Office Chairs and Office Armchairs
Office chairs typically feature synchro tilt mechanisms, whose good ergonomic properties make them suitable for everyday use. It allows you to adjust the backrest angle to several positions in sync with the seat. The mechanism can also be locked into one position or unlocked to give you more freedom. If unlocked, the mechanism matches the way you sit. If you recline, the angle of seat will rise; if you tilt your backrest forward, the seat with angle down.
Armchairs, on the other hand, are typically locked into place, with the backrest being fixed to the seat. These chairs then work similarly to rocking chairs and neither the backrest nor the seat angle can be adjusted further. This solution is not suitable for people who put in long hours every day, because it's not good for your back to sit in the same position for too long.
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Comparison - Ergonomic Chairs
Ergonomic chairs are specially designed to provide proper vertical and lumbar support. They have a spring seat that alleviates back strain and a special raised zone on the seat that prevents you from sitting on the edge of the chair. These chairs effectively help to prevent potential back problems and are also suitable for jobs where people spend eight hours a day or more sitting in their chair.
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Comparison - Gaming Chairs, Gaming Armchairs, Gaming (Racing) Seats
Gaming chairs and gaming seats are easily distinguishable by their striking design and ergonomics clearly adapted for gaming. Just like their office chair cousins, gaming chairs are more flexible and adapt to your back and posture. They are equipped with more sophisticated mechanisms and are more comfortable for long sitting. Gaming armchairs, on the other hand, are resemble rocking chairs. They can be comfortable and good for relaxation, but they are not suitable for tense gaming marathons. For real connoisseurs there are also racing seats with a special structure that lets you attach a steering wheel.
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Chair and Armchair Types
Office Chairs
Ergonomically well-designed models that will keep you comfortable through your standard eight-hour workday.
A smart and suitable office solution
Office Armchairs
Suitable for home office work and can serve as a stylish addition to other furniture.
Classy models for less frequent use
Ergonomic Chairs
Supports healthy posture and alleviates back and neck pain.
A must-have for programmers and similar jobs
Gaming Chairs
If you game a lot and often for many hours at a time, gaming chairs are more suitable than standard office chairs and armchairs. They have better ergonomics and specially shaped design.
Better ergonomics for gaming
Gaming Armchairs
Gaming chairs are designed to be multifunction and suitable for many uses. Their advantages will be appreciated especially by gamers, but they are also good for work or relaxation.
A good all-rounder
Racing Seats
If you want to feel like in a real racing pro, you will love a good racing seat. It offers comfortable seating, a durable steel construction, and a special stand for the steering wheel and pedals.
Unparalleled gaming experience
Workshop Chairs
Workshop chairs fit into a variety of work environments. They can be used, for example, in medical facilities, factories, and, if necessary, also at home or in the office.
Comfortable workplace seating
Kids' Desk Chairs
Choosing a high-quality desk chair teaches children proper sitting posture from an early age and has a positive effect on child development.
A basic necessity for child's proper physical development
Conference Room Chairs & Armchairs
Conference room chairs and armchairs are designed for offices, training and meeting rooms, or auditoriums.
Traditional furniture for large workspaces
Stools
The stool is an alternative and very compact way how to have a seating place in almost any room. It can be used as a compact extra chair at home or as a medical aid to relieve some back tension after a day in the office.
Compact seating for everyone
Chair & Armchair Accessories
A wide range of accessories and accessories for all types of chairs and armchairs.
Mats, arm and footrests, cushions, and spare parts
Chairs & Armchair Accessories
Glossary - Chairs & Armchairs
Synchronous Tilt Mechanism
The chairs with the most advanced synchro tilt mechanism will constantly copy your sitting position. The chair automatically reclines back and forth to match the position of your back, adjusting the seat pan and backrest in sync.
Asynchronous Tilt Mechanism
Chairs with an asynchronous tilt mechanism are notable for their great flexibility. They usually use three levers, which adjust the chair height, backrest angle, and the seat pan angle. This makes them very ergonomic and means they support the so-called dynamic seating, making you constantly change the sitting position and relieving stiffness and back strain.
Dynamic Seating
Dynamic seating is a healthy, natural way of sitting so different from the usual stiff and motionless sitting posture. With dynamic seating, your position is constantly changing, either by rocking back and forth or by changing the angle between the seat and the backrest, so you exercise your core muscles and avoid getting locked into one pose.
Glossary