Office Chair

[3klipze]

Hey guys. I don't know where to post this, but I'm looking into getting a office chair as my current one is crap.

I spend over 10 hrs a day on my desk as i'm a programmer/gamer. I think its time to actually invest in a chair.

Budget is probably no more than 700$. And prefer those who have owned/tried out chair. Prefer to buy locally.

My office has these ones
http://www.knoll.com/product/chadwick.

If I can get those locally, it would be great.

I looked at some at Herman Miller, but they're out of my price range.

If anyone actually owns the Aeron, please give me some insight. If it is all that, maybe i'll just fork out the extra 100$

http://store.hermanmiller.com/Products/Aeron-Chair

[Lomac]

Check CL for a Herman Miller if you want. I was looking for an Aeron a while back and noticed a bunch of business bankruptcy's that were selling barely used ones for (relatively) cheap.

ie: http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/nv...808584543.html

[dryjesus]

If you have that much of a budget, then you really might as well get the Aeron. The one on CL ^ is a pretty good deal.

[KVG]

I had a similar mesh chair and it was great quality, but overall wasn't great to sit on for a whole day.

[3klipze]

Originally Posted by KVG

I had a similar mesh chair and it was great quality, but overall wasn't great to sit on for a whole day.

Similar? Brand? These mesh chair are not typical Staples quality. They provide awesome support

CL Aeron is sold already. =[ I emailed him this morning

[Matlock]

I love herman miller chairs. Even their lower end $300 office chairs are great.
They last forever.

I own the caper office one with 5 wheels (not on the website) that costco used to sell. No padding or anything, just hard plastic... But super comfortable.

[KVG]

Originally Posted by 3klipze

Similar? Brand? These mesh chair are not typical Staples quality. They provide awesome support

CL Aeron is sold already. =[ I emailed him this morning

I am not sure of the brand of mine, but I think it was about $400. It might just be me though.

[!MiKrofT]

We have both your chairs the Knoll and the Herman Miller at work so I'm sure they'd be available locally. We got a 100 or so of the Knoll. Not sure where they ordered them from.

[3klipze]

Thanks guys.

I'll probably keep an eye out for the Aeron chair on Craigslist. My second option is a knoll, but I'm not sure if they sell to consumer. I know they provide to company because they are sold in bulk.
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[Hehe]

I have had my share of experience with high-end chairs (Knoll, HM, Steelcase, Teknion... etc) One thing I could say is, get one with headrest.

The chairs I currently have are Teknion Contessa and Humanscale Freedom. The main reason is that they both have headrest. It might not seem like a big deal. But I spend more than 14hrs on chairs everyday and chairs with HR makes huge difference after a while.

[!MiKrofT]

Originally Posted by 3klipze

Thanks guys.

I'll probably keep an eye out for the Aeron chair on Craigslist. My second option is a knoll, but I'm not sure if they sell to consumer. I know they provide to company because they are sold in bulk.
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Found this on Google.

I have 200 Used Knoll Chadwick Chairs for sale. Mesh seat and back. Good condition $75ea FOB Vancouver, BC. Pics avail. email: jenn@workspaceofficeinteriors.com Thanks! | LinkedIn

[Szeto]

I am using Teknion Visio, loving it so far.

[3klipze]

I don't usually rest my head on the headrest, even when I'm driving. As for teknion, I heard the amicus is good. But I don't really like leather. Let me know if u guys find any cheap Herman miller Aeron on Cl.
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[Culverin]

I want something where the seat tilts upwards towards the front, so it keeps me seated against the backrest.
And would need the front to be adjustable cause I have short stubby midget legs.

[Szeto]

Originally Posted by 3klipze

I don't usually rest my head on the headrest, even when I'm driving. As for teknion, I heard the amicus is good. But I don't really like leather. Let me know if u guys find any cheap Herman miller Aeron on Cl.
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I don't either but occasionally I'd sit back and enjoy a good bowl of instant noodle and stream some movies I have heard the same about Amicus. I tried Aeron as well but not my preference. My Visio fully loaded with leather and all options and delivery was roughly 850 i think.

[BaoTurbo]

Any chairs anyone would recommend at a $100 budget? I would probably say a comfortable cheap chair for gaming at home. The hardest thing for me to find is an office high back chair that is good priced for me who is 6' tall

[unit]

its hard to find a name brand chair for $100. your best bet is staples, where they have a lot of house brand chairs in different varieties for cheap.

[3klipze]

Go to Xscargo and have a look. Sometime they have really decent chair for under 100$.

Originally Posted by BaoTurbo

Any chairs anyone would recommend at a $100 budget? I would probably say a comfortable cheap chair for gaming at home. The hardest thing for me to find is an office high back chair that is good priced for me who is 6' tall

[Matlock]

Originally Posted by BaoTurbo

Any chairs anyone would recommend at a $100 budget? I would probably say a comfortable cheap chair for gaming at home. The hardest thing for me to find is an office high back chair that is good priced for me who is 6' tall

Costco has some decent cheap chairs starting at like $80. They are leather (not sure if real), but a lot easier to clean then that crap mesh fabric from super cheap office chairs.

[Hondaracer]

Costco is by far the best value under $250 I did a tonne of research when I got mine went to a bunch of diff places
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[ShadowBun]

Found anything yet?

I am looking for a chair that offers seat and back tilt as well.

[twitchyzero]

Originally Posted by Hehe

I have had my share of experience with high-end chairs (Knoll, HM, Steelcase, Teknion... etc) One thing I could say is, get one with headrest.

The chairs I currently have are Teknion Contessa and Humanscale Freedom. The main reason is that they both have headrest. It might not seem like a big deal. But I spend more than 14hrs on chairs everyday and chairs with HR makes huge difference after a while.

I'm a pretty ergonomic-conscious individual but never invested in a good office chair.
Any place locally to try these chairs out? Would suck to drop top dollar only to not like it after a week or two.

[Eclypz]

My only beef with the Aeron is the ground clearance is really low. The center post is almost touching the floor and will undoubtedly drag along the carpet. I already have the optional casters for carpet, and it still drags. I ended up buying a chair mat, but because the carpet is so soft, the mat sinks where the wheels touch, and the center post still grazes the plastic mat.

It's designed for thin office carpeting or hardwood, and not thicker carpeting that most homes have.

PS: If you order one, pay the extra $ and get it pre-assembled. Also, the chair is bloody heavy.

[3klipze]

Originally Posted by ShadowBun

Found anything yet?

I am looking for a chair that offers seat and back tilt as well.

I lost my chance again. I saw Aeron Chair on craigslist for 350$ and it sold within 4 hours. posted at 9PM and i txted the guy at 2AM and he replied in the mornign saying it was sold to someone before me.

Originally Posted by twitchyzero

I'm a pretty ergonomic-conscious individual but never invested in a good office chair.
Any place locally to try these chairs out? Would suck to drop top dollar only to not like it after a week or two.

There are actually workplace furniture where you can try the Aeron downtown. You'll love the first impression, but you can only judge it after using it for prolong periods of time. It is still a gamble in a way, that's why I'm looking for second hand now.

[!MiKrofT]

Herman Miller has a 15% off online.