Home Office Chair

9 years ago

So I tracked down a desk chair similar to the one in this Houzz photo, which would be perfect in my home office. I need something with height (this is 46") and I can get it without arms so it won't hit the desk apron.

But then I started thinking about how fun it is to swivel and lean back with my feet on the desk :D Plus, I could roll over to my file cabinet.

Is there anything cool out there that swivels/has wheels? All the desk chairs I find are so stodgy. How about adding castors to this?

This post was edited by crazybusytoo on Mon, Jan 12, 15 at 22:03

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crazybusytoo
Original Author
9 years ago
Hooker Furniture Dining Room Bayeaux Natural Dining Side Chair
localeater
9 years ago
I don't want to pop your bubble, but I urge you to put function first in considering an office chair. Of course, it depends a bit on what you are using this office for, and how much.
If you work at home and will be in the chair a lot, please get an ergonomic chair.
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How do you want your office chair to function? I am just finishing a remodel which includes an office area which is visible from the living room so I wanted a really nice looking office chair. I also wanted it to be functional - a chair without casters that can't roll easily doesn't work for me. The upholstered chairs shown also wouldn't work for me in terms of comfort as I wanted support in the appropriate places as well as the ability to adjust a chair in the manner that most high quality office chairs can. I wound up buying a chair from RFM Seating and I love it. I selected teal blue faux ostrich skin so it's functional as well as attractive as it complements the blue tones I have in my living room. The chairs all have options so that one can select depth and width of seat. There are a lot of styles - some more officey than others. I drove to the distributor in my area in order to test drive a chair and I am extremely happy with my purchase. It was the only place where I didn't have to sacrifice aesthetics for functionality completely. RFM Seating
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I'm not going to comment on the how the color works. But as someone who has recently been shopping for a new computer/desk chair myself, I hope this is one you can try out in person to first make sure it's comfortable for hours of sitting, that it supports your back properly, and that it has a decent range of adjustments. I'm in the process of returning a chair to a local store, that is great to sit in but has weird, uncomfortable arm rests that can't be adjusted to a comfortable position for mouse and keyboard use.
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Annie Deighnaugh
9 years ago
I bought a secretary's chair for my craft room as, when I'm working, I want to be able to move and roll with good back support without obstruction. Also, I'm not that big a person, so I need a smaller chair that's easy for me to maneuver.

I'd look for something armless or with minimal arms in white leather with casters and ergo design
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BeverlyFLADeziner
9 years ago
Desk chair from Ballard Designs. Available in a variety of fabric options.

Here is a link that might be useful: Desk Chair
crazybusytoo
Original Author
9 years ago
Point taken!

Beverly's chair is perfect, if only it were 6" higherÃ¢ÂÂ¦ ceiling is 12' and there's a pretty tall window behind this chair.

I hadn't thought of Ballard (which is the frontrunner so far, I love that they do COM) but I've checked Arhaus, RH, PB, Horchow, Overstock, Wayfair and furniture manufacturers.

If anyone has other suggestions, I would be very appreciative!

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