DumbStick 13 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Anyone got any good ideas re: a decent chair for working at a desk? Something better than the crappy plastic thing in the office where I work! There's so many, and some that are well expensive as well. I know close to nothing about chairs. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 I have been thinking about this lately as well, though not actually got into the details. I sit on my chair for such a long time, I think I should have one that is better. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Do you want a reclining chair? Simple up and down? Link to post Share on other sites
stemik 14 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 We got our office chairs from Nittori. Nice leather reclining chairs on wheels - great for zooming across the floor. I don't recall how we paid but I am sure it was under 20,000yen. I think Costco do a similar chair. Link to post Share on other sites
DumbStick 13 Posted October 4, 2013 Author Share Posted October 4, 2013 Reclining isn't a bit thing. Up down and moving is. I think I want a decent one that will last. Though I'm a bit lost on the price points! Link to post Share on other sites
stemik 14 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 I like to recline and have my private afternoon brainstorming sleeping session. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
tokabochi 9 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 I've got a brilliant chair in my 'office' room. It's more comfortable than the sofa, got loads of knobs on it and settings. It was fairly expensive, though can't remember the name etc, will take a look. If you're sitting on it lots, get a good one. Link to post Share on other sites
Slippery Jim 65 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Lot of used office furniture places around that often sell pretty good chairs at quite low prices. Can point you to one good one in Kanda. Link to post Share on other sites
snowdude 44 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 I bought a very nice and quite expensive office chair many years ago with various levers to adjust height recline posture angle head rest angle and height as well as seat recline backwards and forwards. Was great while it lasted. Was something like just a couple of years of years or so and the shock absorber that adjusts the seat height broke and then it was stuck on always low. My conclusion was never buy a chair with too many functions. I too need to buy a new office chair for my new house but I will be keeping it simple this time and going for something that is comfortable and longer lasting than too adjustable. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 I bought a nice faux-leather reclining one from a 2nd hand shop for 5k......great Link to post Share on other sites
DumbStick 13 Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share Posted October 12, 2013 Here's another question! On the chair I'm thinking of getting, I have 2 options for casters.... the option that is suitable for flooring is I see is called "soft" and made of ポリウレタン巻 (Polyurethane roll) I want to be fairly confident that I don't scratch my floors from the go, anyone wise enough to let me know if above will be ok? Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 have you considered a standing desk? Link to post Share on other sites
2pints-mate 0 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 I'm guessing no! Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 I remember watching a documentary on TV called "24". In that, there were lots of people in high tech looking offices using computers like that, standing up. It looked quite cool, but I can imagine that your legs would get tired doing that all day every day. Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 I think the idea is to mix it up. Stand for some, sit for some. I know a few people who use a Fitball as an office chair, as it continues to activate muscles and you can fidget and bounce around on it a bit which lessens fatigue of totally sedentary muscles. Link to post Share on other sites
634-maru 4 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Here's another question! On the chair I'm thinking of getting, I have 2 options for casters.... the option that is suitable for flooring is I see is called "soft" and made of ポリウレタン巻 (Polyurethane roll) I want to be fairly confident that I don't scratch my floors from the go, anyone wise enough to let me know if above will be ok? Mine has that kind of rollers on it. There are close to no scratches on the flooring. I don't move about roughly though, I suppose I am careful. Link to post Share on other sites
DumbStick 13 Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 Will have to be careful I suppose. And further supposing, I suppose when everything is yours, you tend to be that extra bit careful. Link to post Share on other sites
Slippery Jim 65 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 I just put a cheap carpet under desk (casters) that extends far enough for the chair as well. Let's Beautiful Flooring! Link to post Share on other sites
Metabo Oyaji 71 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Here's another question! On the chair I'm thinking of getting, I have 2 options for casters.... the option that is suitable for flooring is I see is called "soft" and made of ポリウレタン巻 (Polyurethane roll) I want to be fairly confident that I don't scratch my floors from the go, anyone wise enough to let me know if above will be ok? I'm thinking that however soft the casters are, they will inevitably pick up some hard grains of something or other, turning the casters into studded tires. So, an office chair mat, or bit of carpet, or a square of vinyl flooring from the nearest home center, would seem to be called for if you absolutely don't want to scratch the floors. Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Can you recommend a good one? I tried that with a chair previously and it was a right pain. Didn't stay flat, looked bad.... Link to post Share on other sites
Metabo Oyaji 71 Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Can you recommend a good one? I tried that with a chair previously and it was a right pain. Didn't stay flat, looked bad.... Go to a home center and look for vinyl flooring. It comes in various patterns, such as fake wood, or tile or flowers. Pick something not too offensive, and buy a piece big enough for your purposes (they are in giant rolls, so you just tell them what length you want). Nearby there should be vinyl flooring tape, which is not really adhesive but will at least keep the vinyl piece stuck to the floor and prevent it from sliding around. If you are feeling fancy, you can get some plastic edging and attach it to the vinyl flooring with double-sided tape. Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I have one without wheels now. I prefer that actually. Link to post Share on other sites
@tokyo 14 Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 I bought a clear plastic cover 'mat'. Better than it sounds. Once you get the damn thing flat, it works well and doesn't look bad. Better than getting scratches on your new floor, anyway. Link to post Share on other sites
@tokyo 14 Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 床を保護するフロアシート クリア Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 I had one of those before. I would advise getting a 'more expensive' one rather than trying to go el-cheapo. The one I got was awful, it never got fully flat and... no, it was not good. Link to post Share on other sites
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