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I'm willing to sacrifice some function to form. But damn I have my limits, and these chairs are way past mine. I just bought a new desk for my office at home.
by function_seven 6y ago
I'm willing to sacrifice some function to form. But damn I have my limits, and these chairs are way past mine.
I just bought a new desk for my office at home. Functionally speaking, it's worse than my old, L-shaped one. The old one had more usable space on it, had good depth in the corner for my displays and laptops, with plenty of desktop in front for writing or whatnot. It also took less space in the room, because of its shape.
But it was plain, kinda shabby, and didn't spark any joy.
The new desk is gorgeous[0]. Rosewood finish with a floating top and pretty legs and all that. It sits in the middle of the room. I have to use a coaster now with drinks. I have to take care not to bang my chair into it, or carelessly throw my keys on it, etc.
And it's worth it. I really like just looking at this, more than I miss the convenience of the old L-shaped desk. It might not be everyone's taste, but I have a hard time believing that even those who don't care for it don't at least see how I could.
But these chairs? I just don't see it. Its one thing to be uncomfortable. Fine. But try not to be ugly while you're at it. I might also be "that guy", though?
[0] https://duckduckgo.com/?q=model+75+desk+rosewood&t=ffab&iar=images&iax=images&ia=images https://duckduckgo.com/?q=model+75+desk+rosewood&t=ffab&iar=...
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- the_other 6y agoIt's very pretty. Congratulations on your purchase and all that ... but my whole body noticeably recoiled when I looked at it. I felt instant anticipation of knocked knees, and the stiff and precise manner in which I would need to comport myself around it so as not to cause damage to it, or me. That desk is art, not furniture!
- function_seven 6y agoI'm honestly contemplating replacing my chair with one that has no wheels. Glides, maybe. But once it's in position, I don't want it to move too easily. Yeah, I know that what I'm doing is equivalent to putting the charging port on the bottom of the Apple mouse. I don't care :)
- forgotmypw17 6y agoIt's very comfortable. Since the beginning of my nomadism, I've mostly used non-wheeled chairs, and it's done wonders for my comfort and physical health. Office chairs and even "ergonomic" chairs are overrated. The biggest improvement I've seen has come from changing my position frequently and not being in the same position for hours on end. Yesterday I was sitting on a hard wood chair. Today I'm sitting on a plastic outdoor lawn chair. I'm comfortable in both, and I feel great.
- function_seven 6y agoThanks! I've had sneaking suspicion that the fancy mesh and swivels are not really needed. When I was in school, I'd spend hours each day in hard wood or plastic chairs. Never had an issue with it at all. If my butt gets sore, then I'll just have to stand up and walk around a bit.
- m463 6y agoI think I like that. Lots of nooks and crannies for stuff.