Office Chairs

How to choose an office chair

• Seat height: your feet should rest flat on the floor, with your thighs roughly level. Choose a chair that adjusts to that height for you.
• Seat depth: leave about two fingers' width between the front of the seat and the back of your knees.
• Back support: for long working days, choose a chair that supports your lower back.
• Arm position: at the desk, your elbows should stay close to your body and bend at about a right angle or slightly more.

Common mistakes when choosing an office chair

• Ignoring seat depth: a seat that is too deep presses into the back of your knees, especially for shorter people.
• Buying for looks only: for long working days, height adjustment and back support matter more than style.
• Not checking the desk: the chair has to slide under the desk at your working height. Measure the gap first.

Dimensions and materials

• Width: 51 to 65 cm.
• Overall height: about 80 to 120 cm to the top of the backrest, depending on the setting.
• Covers: breathable mesh on the Hippa, Max and Job, or black PU (faux leather).
• Frame: a metal column on a plastic or metal base.
• Armrests: all five models have them, in plastic on the Max and Job.
• Colours: black, plus pink, blue, purple and lime.

Caring for your office chair

Vacuum mesh and fabric with a soft brush, and dab stains straight away with a slightly damp cloth. Wipe PU and the base with a dry or slightly damp cloth, then dry it. Clear dust and hair from the castors now and then.

Our range of office chairs

• Compact chairs: the Happy and the Job, both under 55 cm wide.
• In five colours: the Hippa in black, blue, lime, purple and pink.
• Larger chairs: the Max and the Dali, 60 cm wide or more.

Goes well with

• Desks: an office chair and one of our desks make a complete work corner.
• Other chairs: for a dining table or a reading corner, see our dining chairs and armchairs.

Frequently asked questions

How tall is an office chair?

About 80 to 120 cm to the top of the backrest, depending on the setting. Check it against any shelf above the desk.

How big is an office chair?

Ours are 51 to 65 cm wide. Check that against the gap at your desk, and leave room behind to push back.

How much room does an office chair need behind it?

About 90 cm between the desk and the wall behind you, so you can push back and stand up.

How do I choose an office chair?

Check the height range against your desk and the width against the space under it. Then pick the cover you like.

What is the best height for an office chair?

Set the seat so your feet rest flat, your knees bend at about a right angle and your elbows are level with the desk.