My sense is that we all just need to move more: sit, stand, roll around on the rug, squat, go for a walk, you get the idea. Basically don't spend the entire wor

My sense is that we all just need to move more: sit, stand, roll around on the rug, squat, go for a walk, you get the idea. Basically don't spend the entire working day in a single position. I briefly went through a phase where I thought I'd enjoy the no-furniture lifestyle, but it wasn't for me. It also wasn't for my partner, nor my parents when they come to visit, nor anyone else whom I might want to invite into the home. I don't want to Marie Kondo the shit out of my space—I want to surround myself with beautiful, practical pieces of furniture that I enjoy using. I don't think most people go and try out furniture before they bring it home. I'm talking multiple trips to a furniture store, where you go and sit and explore the same few pieces over and over and until you're sure you've found something you love. You've got to stay seated for a bit to figure out where the pressure points are, whether or not the angle or depth of a seat makes your legs go numb, or hurts your back, etc. Do you like a firm seat? Do you like to sit "on" the cushions, or "down in to" the cushions? You want something with a high seat, or a low seat? There's a lot of furniture out there. It pays to take time to do the research, learn about how it's built, learn about different fabric types and how they affect the way a cushion holds it shape, then spend a good deal of money on a quality product. Furthermore, there's a huge difference in quality between buying a chair from West Elm and buying a chair from Knoll. For instance, I think this is one of the most comfortable and practical chairs on the planet: https://www.knoll.com/product/saarinen-executive-arm-chair https://www.knoll.com/product/saarinen-executive-arm-chair We use it as a dining chair, and as a reading chair with an ottoman, and as a standard desk task chair. It's truly wonderful. Is it expensive? Yes it is. But it looks great, it's built well, it has a firm and comfortable seat, and it'll last a lifetime. But hey, comfort is subjective, you like what you like! Edit for those who are furniture shopping: - Saarinen chair linked above also comes with casters and hydraulic lift: https://www.knoll.com/product/saarinen-executive-arm-chair-swivel-base https://www.knoll.com/product/saarinen-executive-arm-chair-s... - Don't knock it, it's surprisingly comfortable for long stretches: https://www.knoll.com/product/brno-chair-flat-bar https://www.knoll.com/product/brno-chair-flat-bar - Great reading chair (with ottoman) if you have the space: https://www.knoll.com/product/womb-chair https://www.knoll.com/product/womb-chair - Of course, the Eames lounge chair is a classic, though if you're taller than 5'8" go with the Tall version as you'll get a deeper seat and head support. For those with lumbar spine issues, probably not the most comfortable: https://www.hermanmiller.com/products/seating/lounge-seating/eames-lounge-chair-and-ottoman/ https://www.hermanmiller.com/products/seating/lounge-seating... - Wonderfully firm sofa, great for long meetings, reading with attention. If you like to lounge, not great for movie nights. Durable fabric options, along with custom leather: https://www.roomandboard.com/catalog/living/sofas-and-loveseats/andre-sofas https://www.roomandboard.com/catalog/living/sofas-and-lovese...