5 Types Of Chairs You Would Find In A Modern Office

In today’s day and age the average employee has all they need to work either on their laptop or on their smartphones. What they require is essentially a place to work. Even as there are ongoing debates about open offices vs enclosed office spaces, a chair is a constant in both the scenarios.

An employee spends an average of forty hours of a week in their workplace. It can be safely said that a minimum of thirty hours are spent sitting on a chair which is why chairs play a crucial role in an employees’ life. The comfort that the chair provides ultimately affects the productivity of the employee and consequently of the organization itself. It is therefore advisable to have chairs that are comfortable and aid the person seated on them.

Here is a list of chairs most often found in an office.

 Task Chairs

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These are the most common types of chairs that can be found in every office. A task chair has wheels and can be moved around easily. It generally also has armrests and can be rotated. Task chairs are a piece of modern workstation furniture that recline to about 45 degrees. This feature helps ease back cramps that are caused due to long hours of sitting straight. These kinds of chairs sport a lever that can be used to adjust the height of the chair according the preference of the person sitting on them. Task chairs can be bought in a range of materials such as rexine, leather, foam and mesh to name a few.

Executive Chairs 

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These chairs are eponymous. Executive chairs are an upgraded version of task chairs. They have the same armrests, lever and rotation properties like task chairs do. The difference lies in the increase in degree that they can recline upto as well as the materials used. These chairs are generally made with leather in various colors and designs. They are much more comfortable and far more attractive.

Ergonomics Chairs

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This kind of chair should ideally be provided to every employee as it lends support to the lower back and helps maintain better posture. Long hours spent sitting on regular chairs may cause people to develop spondylitis and other back related ailments. These chairs are designed keeping the formation of the human body in mind and are extremely comfortable to use.

Lounge Chairs

                                                                                

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Lounge chairs can be used in a few semi-formal settings such as the balcony or outdoor area of an office. It is also a good idea to install a few lounge chairs in the reception or even in the cafeteria. These chairs do not have wheels but have comfortable arm rests. They are great for relaxing when taking a break from work.

Pebble Chairs

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Pebble chairs are like stools with comfortable cushioning. They are generally short and do not have either arm rests or back rests. Such pieces of furniture can be used in a modern workstation to add color and break the monotony of the furniture partitions. They can be strategically placed anywhere to add vibrancy and fun to the work place. Placing them in the reception or waiting area is a good bet.

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