Office Swivel Chairs

COMFORTABLE SITTING AND OPTIMAL FLEXIBILITY WITH THE OPTIMAL OFFICE SWIVEL CHAIR

Office swivel chairs are de rigueur for all who want to remain flexible and mobile in the office, or who want to quickly roll to the printer or to a colleague. Office chairs with a swivel base offer the appropriate comfort and working while enabling a more flexible sitting experience. Models differ in material, design and price.

The decision for an office swivel chair depends first of all on whether the design is the primary focus, in which case a design classic is recommended, or whether a comfortable and ergonomic variant for daily work at the desk is primarily sought, in this case manufacturers such as Vitra or Håg offer particularly high-quality models.

► Office Swivel Chairs, Conference Chairs, Executive Chairs - What Are The Differences?
► Key Points When Buying An Office Swivel Chair
► Design Classics Among Office Swivel Chairs

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Office swivel chairs, conference chairs, executive chairs - what are the differences?

Office swivel chairs, as with conference chairs and executive chairs, are among the seating furniture that has been specially developed for the work area. These types of chairs naturally overlap in terms of their function - but they still differ in terms of specific requirements and properties.

Office swivel chairs are usually ergonomically designed and offer comfort and freedom of movement for long periods of work at the desk. They should ensure a stable and mobile base for healthy and flexible working. While classic office swivel chairs have castors, conference chairs can be models with or without castors.

For conference chairs, on the other hand, an attractive design is the main focus. As a place to sit for guests, customers and employees, conference chairs always have a representative function. In addition, these chairs are designed for short discussions or meetings. They should be as easy to move as possible and not take up too much space.

Executive chairs, on the other hand, often combine comfort with prestige: high-quality materials meet an impressive look that is appropriate for a manager. Here, too, particularly high-quality office swivel chairs with a representative design are an option.

Key points when buying an office swivel chair:

Ergonomics:

Many office swivel chairs are height-adjustable to enable an ergonomically correct sitting position depending on your height and the height of your desk. When sitting your upper and lower legs should always be at a 90-degree angle with your feet firmly on the floor. To calculate that height, divide your height by a factor of 3.72, round up the result and you have the perfect seat height in centimetres.

In particularly ergonomic office swivel chairs the backrest is also adjustable and can be adapted to the individual body shape. Depending on your body weight the angle of the backrest can also be adjusted: after all we differ not only in height but also in proportions and posture. An adjustable backrest therefore offers optimal support and the right support for the back.

In the case of office swivel chairs with armrests these should ideally be adjustable in height and width to ensure a comfortable arm position.

Ergonomic all-rounders such as the ID Mesh office swivel chair from Vitra also have additional functions such as lumbar support and seat depth adjustment.

Material and quality:

A good office swivel chair should be made of high-quality materials. The upholstery and cover material in particular are crucial for high seating comfort and a pleasant feel; breathable materials such as the 3D spacer fabric Diamond Mesh in the Vitra ID Mesh also ensure good ventilation. Before you buy ask about the correct care and cleaning.

A robust construction that is designed for long-term use is also important. The durability of the castors and mechanics should also be excellent so that the office swivel chair functions smoothly and for as long as possible. Manufacturers such as Vitra, Håg and Fritz Hansen guarantee the longevity of their office swivel chairs for up to 10 years. Inform yourself on the respective guarantee conditions before you buy.

ACX Soft by Antonio Citterio

Design and aesthetics:

The design of an office swivel chair should match the style of the respective interior. Depending on whether the office swivel chair is used in the office, in the home office or in the small family office, it should be selected accordingly. Many office swivel chairs are available in different versions, i.e. in different colours and with different upholstery fabrics. This means that the design can be adapted to the respective environment.

Particularly in small office spaces and home office areas, space-saving entry-level models such as the Vitra Rookie by Konstantin Grcic or a stool by Ongo are an easy choice.

Office swivel chairs can be functional, simple, representative or extravagant. As always with good design the following applies here too: “Form follows function”. The Soft Pad Chair Vitra EA 217 in the version with red leather cover makes a clear aesthetic statement, while the ACX Soft office swivel chair by Antonio Citterio impresses with its versatile functionality.

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Design classics among office swivel chairs

Among the design classics among office swivel chairs the luxurious Eames Aluminium Chairs by Vitra with their characteristic symbiosis of leather and metal are particularly popular, and the collection includes various swivel chairs, such as the Vitra EA 117. Thanks to different backrest heights and different upholstery the Aluminium Chairs can be used as office chairs for executives, conference chairs or office chairs. A special feature among office swivel chairs, and at the same time a classic of Danish design, is the Series 7 swivel chair by Fritz Hansen with its characteristic seat shell made of moulded plywood and the swivel frame made of chrome-plated steel. Thonet, on the other hand, has transformed one of the most famous design classics of modernism, the S 64 by Marcel Breuer, into an elegant office swivel chair with the S 64 VDR Atelier.

Vitra office swivel chairs

Vitra has long been one of the undisputed experts in the field of office furniture and therefore also offers a large selection of high-quality office swivel chairs. In addition to numerous design classics by Ray and Charles Eames, these include the office swivel chairs from the ID Chair Series by Antonio Citterio. With ergonomically shaped backrests, sophisticated technology and innovative materials, these office swivel chairs are perfectly tailored to the individual needs of the work environment and ensure maximum comfort - even after hours of desk work.

A design classic among office swivel chairs: The Vitra Lobby Chair ES 104 by Ray and Charles Eames