Choose The Best Ergonomic Office Chair To Go With Your Sit-Stand Desk

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Choose The Best Ergonomic Office Chair To Go With Your Sit-Stand Desk

So youโ€™ve decided that a sit-stand desk is the way to go for your workplace or home. If you ask us, youโ€™ve made a great decision for your health, focus and wellbeing.

You arenโ€™t alone either – sit-stand desks have established themselves in workplaces, schools, and more.

However, a sit-stand desk is only one half of the equation!

When choosing a desk, itโ€™s imperative that you choose the best ergonomic office chair to go with it – one that isnโ€™t just comfortable, but also allows you to enjoy all of the benefits that come with a sit-stand desk.

So, how does one go about finding a suitable chair to go with their shiny new standing desk?

Choose a seat thatโ€™s adjustable

One of the strengths of sit-stand desks are that theyโ€™re, well, adjustable – this allows you to freely choose between sitting and standing.

So naturally, any chair you choose to go with your sit-stand desk should also be adjustable for both sitting and standing heights.

We know what youโ€™re thinking: doesnโ€™t that defeat the purpose of having a sit-stand desk?

Not so! According to some medical experts (and as we ourselves have said many times before!), itโ€™s best to alternate between periods of standing and sitting if you want to get the most health benefits out of a standing desk.

While it might be tempting to purchase a bar stool to get around this, this can raise some problems if you decide on a whim to change your desk to ordinary sitting level – namely, very few bar stools can be adjusted to go that low!

It isnโ€™t just seat height that needs to be adjustable – ergonomically-designed chairs should be adjustable in every dimension:

  • Backrest
  • Armrests (see below)
  • Headrest (if it has one)

Invest in good foot support

If youโ€™ve ever had to sit on a bar bench for an extended period of time, you might notice your legs screaming for relief after a while.

Thatโ€™s because your legs arenโ€™t designed to just dangle loosely – rather, the optimal sitting position is when your knees are resting at a 90-degree angle, with your feet sitting flat on the ground with something solid underneath to provide support.

When choosing the best ergonomic office chair, you may need to look beyond the chair itself.

In particular, you need to pay attention to foot support.

Whether itโ€™s a built-in footrest or a separate piece of furniture, youโ€™ll want something you can rest your feet on if theyโ€™re dangling when you sit in your chair.

For example, if youโ€™ve adjusted your seat to the ideal height for you to work comfortably at a computer, you might find that, despite that comfort, your legs are now dangling. To erase that problem, without having to adjust the height of your chair (that you have already determined as ideal for working on your computer), use a foot rest!

Whatโ€™s more, this foot support should be carefully chosen with your height in mind – after all, different people have different heights, meaning the perfect leg rest height will change from person to person.

Your chair needs (adjustable) armrests

20 years ago, youโ€™d have struggled to find an ordinary office chair with armrests – normally, youโ€™d have to go into the managerโ€™s office before seeing your first armrest!

Nowadays however, chair designers understand the ergonomic benefits that come from armrests, and are integrating them into more and more chair designs (although stools and drafting chairs are still a bit behind in this regard).

However, simply having armrests isnโ€™t enough – armrests should fit the user like a glove.

That means no awkwardness, discomfort, or height differences. Ideally, armrests should sit perfectly under your elbow, creating a 90-degree angle of your arm, and reducing the load on your shoulders.

As such, we suggest paying careful attention to armrests, and considering a chair with adjustable ones.

Posture matters: why itโ€™s important to sit properly

The human body isnโ€™t designed to sit for long periods of time – unfortunately, our modern lifestyles donโ€™t exactly give us much choice in the matter!

Long unbroken periods of sitting can have several negative consequences:

  • Pain: you may experience neck, back and shoulder pain (exacerbated by bad posture)
  • Posture: without ergonomic seating, itโ€™s easy to develop bad habits
  • Health problems: a sedentary lifestyle increases your risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and more

As strange as it may sound, thereโ€™s a technique to sitting properly. Ergonomically designed office equipment such as desks, postural supports and, yes, chairs, can all assist and help you maintain your posture and greatly reduce the risks associated with prolonged sitting.

Ergonomic Sit Stand Desk

Find the best ergonomic chair to pair with your sit-stand desk

Get in touch with Ergomotion!

To get the most out of your new sit-stand desk, itโ€™s imperative that you choose a chair that complements your desk.

This doesnโ€™t just apply to sit-stand desks either – to enjoy the most ergonomic workplace, home office or classroom, itโ€™s crucial that you look at improving ergonomics at every possible level:

  • Tables
  • Desks and workstations
  • Seating and chairs
  • Keyboards and mouse pads

Based right here in Melbourne, Ergomotion are experts in all things ergonomics. Using human-centric design, we furniture and office equipment that ensure a more comfortable workplace – and healthier body!

At Ergomotion, our team work closely with you to create tailored ergonomic solutions that fit not only your height, but your working lifestyle, too.

Whether youโ€™re looking for the best ergonomic office chair or an adjustable standing desk, our team can help – give us a call today on (03) 9579 1454, or click here to request a call-back.

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Guy Director
Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. Ergomotion Director since 2005.

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Shelley Jensen 07/09/24

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Guy (the owner) delivered the desk and set it up quickly. He then gave me a lesson on how to use it and how to get the most out of it. Arrived on time and was absolutely lovely to deal with throughout the whole process. Highly recommend.

clifford sneider 06/09/24

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Guy was fantastic and the desk is amazing

Jo Manning 08/08/24

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I bought an adjustable desk from Guy a couple of years ago, got great service and good price. Recently we had a tiny issue which could not be fixed over the phone. Guy was more than happy to come out and look at it 2 days later. All fixed! I really appreciated his patience with me and accommodating us so quickly. Great old fashioned service and piece of mind. I love it. I know where to get my second desk when needed. Thank you Guy. Jo Manning

Deborah Hunt 25/07/24

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ergomotion were fantastic to deal with. excellent customer service and a great product.

Andrew Pieterse 14/06/24

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Great service and really quick shipping. It is great to know that you are getting quality parts from a Scandinavian manufacturer with your standing desk purchase rather than the cheap knock off stuff you get from other major brands. Reasonably priced for the quality too!

Janette Clarke 20/05/24

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Guy was very accommodating with meeting him at a time that suited me. He assembled the desk prior to me collecting so I only had to carry it inside with help (it's pretty heavy). The desk is great, the storage racks underneath with the 6 x built in powerpoints was worth the extra money. I have a functioning & tidy workplace.
Guy was brilliant, I highly recommend.
Janette

Nickel 10/05/24

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Have now purchased 2 stand up office desks off Guy, benchmark sales service from him, all via email, so easy; from quote to plug in, only matched by the strong quality of these machines, solid and stable. If only everything in life was this easy and reliable.

Jennifer Fadriquela 23/03/24

Google
I purchased an EDesk this month from Ergomotion, and it was a remarkably smooth transaction. Guy was eager to answer all my questions before my purchase. As a first-time buyer of a standing desk, I truly appreciated how he addressed my queries with thorough details and provided options within my budget.

The delivery process was also smooth, despite a slight delay in the ETA. Guy ensured I received all necessary updates from the courier/removalist.

I've been using the desk for a couple of weeks now and I'm satisfied with it. It's sturdy on all height adjustments and the motor works as expected. I also like oak finish because it's clean-looking and suits my room setup.

Overall, I'm happy with my purchase and I'll definitely recommend Ergomotion to someone looking for their desk needs.

Josh Oliver 04/02/24

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I've had an ergomotion desk for 10 years. It's still as good today as it was brand new. Over the years Guy has always responded promptly to any guidance I've needed (mostly help putting the desk back together after removalists take it apart).

Michael Cheung 18/01/24

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Great service from Guy and the team at Ergomotion! Helped with all my queries and was able to source a standing desk part for me when many others weren't able! Highly recommend!
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