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Modern Home Office Chairs
The home office chair, an essential component of a functional home office, comes in a wide range of styles and functionalities to suit different spaces and purposes. For instance, the mid-century modern office chair, such as the Eames Task Chair, possesses a special 1950s flavor not shared by every modern home office chair. Likewise, another variety of modern home office chair is the ergonomic office chair, a performance-focused office chair which prioritizes lasting comfort. At Design Within Reach, shop modern home office chairs to suit different working styles.
Types of Office Chairs
Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs
Some of the most visually appealing office chairs available, mid-century modern office chairs are attractive and comfortable office chairs either originally designed in or inspired by the mid-century. Many mid-century modern office chairs are molded plastic or leather office chairs that package full-body comfort in attractive silhouettes. At DWR, shop modern office chairs including the Eames Molded Plastic Task Armchair and the Eames Aluminum Group Chair.
Ergonomic Office Chairs
Ergonomic office chairs showcase human-centered designs that prioritize long-term support over aesthetics. Most ergonomic chairs have seat backs that contour to the natural shape of the spine at a comfortable yet active position. Others also have ergonomic seats, armrests, and headrests. An ergonomic office chair will often have various adjustable features, like seat height, arm height, or tilt angle, allowing the chair to be customized to match personal preference and comfort. Ergonomic office chairs are ideal for workers (or gamers) who spend hours in their office chair, as they can mitigate some of the ill effects of sitting for long hours.
Office Side Chairs
Typically lacking some of the adjustable features many office chairs have, office side chairs are designed to provide office-appropriate additional seating for guests, clients, and other visitors to your office space. These are attractive, poised chairs made to be simple yet comfortable. Office side chairs are an important consideration if one expects to have visitors in the home office or even entertain a family member for discussion or collaboration.
How to Choose an Office Chair
A lot goes into picking the right office chair for your space. First on the list is selecting a comfortable office chair for your working needs. If you anticipate spending long hours in your office chair, choose an ergonomic office chair. Since ergonomic features and comfort go hand in hand, an ergonomic office chair can be the key to enduring productivity and focus in your workspace. Performance seating at DWR emphasizes total spinal support, adjustability, and breathability, all of which work together to keep you comfortable all day long.
If you anticipate using your office space for only short periods at a time, ergonomic features can take a backseat to aesthetics. Your task chair will be in your home, so you’ll want it to look attractive and blend with the rest of your decor. The leather office chair stands alone as the epitome of comfort and status, whether at home or in an office space. DWR offers classic leather office chair options, including the Eames Aluminum Group Chair. A swivel office chair has an important feature that most at-home office chairs possess, which is the ability to rotate away from the desk. Combining a leather office chair and a swivel office chair makes for a very comfortable and desirable option. An upholstered office chair is a plush, comfortable option to rival leather or mesh office chairs. A plastic office chair can be a very comfortable option and offers the added advantage of being easy to clean.