Choose a chair for the head. There can be only two scenarios. The boss is you. Then everything is simple. Step one: take the catalog, leaf through, select. Step two: we can’t pick anything up, there’s no time to think it over, we call the secretary or office manager, the subordinate who comes into the office first will come up and give a serious order: “Buy a manager’s chair”. And then the second scenario begins to develop - you are the one who is instructed to buy a chair for the boss. We approach the solution of the task by the scientific organization of labor and draw up a plan.
Criteria for choosing a chair
If you approach the acquisition of a chair seriously, then you need to consider all the criteria, namely:
- Model.
- Dimensions
- Materials for the body and base.
- The design of the back and armrests.
- Additional items and accessories.
- Environmental Safety.
- Availability of quality certificates.
- Manufacturer.
How to decide on the design
Since we are talking about a leader, you need to especially take care of his convenience. The back of the chair should be high so that you can lean back. The angle of the back and seat is 90 degrees, so the lumbar is better relaxed. If the chair is equipped with a "swing" function, generally excellent.
Ideally, the back should follow the shape of the back. The back curved in place of the lumbar support the spine in the correct position and locks the body.
The body, base, stand, cross must be steel with plastic coating. Such designs are strong and durable. A support ending with five, and not four rays, is more stable.
IMPORTANT! Consider the dimensions of the product - not only the width and height of the chair itself, but also the depth of the seat, the height of the armrests. And most importantly - the load. Typically, such furniture is designed for a weight of 100-120 kg. With a larger body weight, reinforced models are needed - up to 160 kg.
Pay attention to the wheels, seat height adjustment, backrest tilt, armrests position. They must be easily adjustable and at the same time reliable. There wasn’t enough yet that under the head the "chair wobble".
Armchairs with wooden armrests are especially appreciated and expensive. Some manufacturers include spare wheels and armrests.
Selection of material and seat filler
Upholstery and seat filler must be of good quality. This will provide the user with proper blood circulation. Usually leather and eco-leather go to the upholstery of the chair of the head. They are non-toxic, hygienic, hypoallergenic, strong and durable.
Genuine leather was and remains the best upholstery material. It is durable and easy to maintain. It is enough to periodically wipe it with a damp cloth.
In second place in functionality is eco-leather. This is a modern high-tech artificial material. Thanks to the cotton fibers that make up it, eco-leather "breathes", that is, it passes air. It does not contain harmful and toxic substances, which is why it got such a name. True, eco-leather is not as durable as natural. Nevertheless, such furniture will go out of fashion earlier than its upholstery.
As a filler, modern managers use polyurethane foam. It has high wear resistance, reliable and durable.
The thicker the filler layer, the longer, as a rule, the life of the product. Soft chairs are more comfortable than semi-rigid. True, they are more expensive.
Which color to choose
Choose furniture from reputable manufacturers, trusted brands. There is a large selection of models and a wide color palette. Many provide the opportunity to choose upholstery material according to samples for an individual request.
At the request of the head, you can offer a chair with a mesh back, which passes air well. But in general, color is a secondary parameter. The main thing is convenience. Black, gray, brown, beige colors are considered classic.
ATTENTION! Light color is more easily soiled. The hygiene of such a product will have to be carefully monitored. It is also important to regularly, at least once a month, check the strength of the product fasteners so that it does not fall apart during operation, and its owner does not receive a serious industrial injury. Such cases are described in labor protection instructions.
Naturally, the chair should not be knocked out of the general interior of the head's office. Do not forget that bright color spots will distract from the work of both the leader and the whole team.
What else to consider when choosing a chair
When buying a chair, consider making it easy to assemble. The more provisions and possibilities for adjustment it provides, the more difficult the assembly process can be and the greater the risk of failure.
It is very important for a business person, the head of a large company, businessman to emphasize status. Therefore, his office and furniture should look modern, stylish, consistent with fashion. This factor must also be considered when choosing. And in fashion today, naturalness and ergonomics.
REFERENCE! The industry produces special anatomical chairs. They provide 100% contact between the torso and the surface of the furniture, evenly distribute weight and minimize the load on the back during operation. The stiffness of the suspension, the position of the headrest and armrests are adjusted, the aerodynamic frame of the back is installed, and much more.
Ask what floor surface the chair is designed for: laminate, parquet, carpet, tile. Check that it does not creak, does not stagger, and travels well on the floor.
And try on the chair of the leader. Just sit in it, feel like a boss. But what if?! Why not?!
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