Choosing the right chair may not seem like a difficult task however there are thousands of designs out there all with their own characteristics, features and benefits. We spend time with our clients working out exactly what they want and choose designs that are fit the purpose and look good.
Here are our tips to help you cut through the fog with our top five chairs below.
What's the chair for? The type of activity will effect the choice of design. If you are sitting watching tv it will need to be comfy. A chair for a restaurant will require a stronger design that can take the punishment of customers.
Try before you buy. It may look good in the photos but you need to sit on it to really know if its comfy and supports your body correctly. Check that the seat depth and back rest height support you properly. Your feet should touch the floor.
Think about ergonomics. If the chair is being used by lots of different people in an office look out for a fully adjustable design that can accommodate different sized users.
Choose the right style. Does the style fit in with its surroundings? Take photos of your room / house with when you go shopping. It keeps you focused on buying the correct style. If the chair is for a commercial space does it fit in with the brand style of the company?
Move your butt. Go to a showroom and speak to a sales person. They have a wealth of knowledge and experience and can guide you and give you additional information about how its been manufactured and its eco credentials.
Order it in time. If you’ve got a deadline can you order it in time? Delivery times can vary from 2-8 weeks. Lots of the European firms shut down during the summer so you need to factor that in to the leadtime.
Come and try our favourites in our Shoreditch showroom as part of our exhibition for London Design Festival. 21st -25th September 2009.
All these chairs are available from our good friends at Viaduct. Give Will or Aby a call and they'll be pleased to help you.
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