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Ask HN: Comfortable chair for small space

2 points by saurya 12y ago

I'm trying to set up my home working environment to be a bit more ergonomic. I have about 2.5 feet of space between my bed and my desk, I myself am 6'4" and the desk has about 2 feet of clearance under it. Given these space considerations, does anyone have some recommended chairs?

pender 12y ago
Search on "low cost kneeling office chair". Just look at the small /simple ones. I swapped out my $1000 chair for one that I found at Staples for $100. This chair also helped to eliminate my back pains while keeping my posture in good standing (by putting the weight on your knees you're taking it off your spine). It's also very comfortable for longer sittings.
- partisan 12y ago
  Would you mind giving the model number of the one you selected?
  - pender 12y ago
    PS2143 S111 SKU: 511304 http://imgur.com/1aCb0sX http://imgur.com/1aCb0sX The chair looks big in my photo, but it's really just that my desk is so tiny.
- webmaven 12y ago
  I used to love my kneeling chair. Then I gained about 20 pounds. After that my knees couldn't take the weight anymore.
  - pender 12y ago
    That's odd. I would think your back would be more of a problem; after-all with the kneeling chair you move half the load off your spine (since you still sit) with the remainder weight being split across two knees... with a traditional chair you have 100 percent on your spine.) You must have weak knees and a strong back! :)
swhopkins 12y ago
For my home desk I've been very happy with the herman miller setu: http://www.hermanmiller.com/products/seating/multi-use-guest-chairs/setu-chair.html http://www.hermanmiller.com/products/seating/multi-use-guest... If you get it without the arm rests, it just tucks away, and its very comfortable.
- dakrisht 12y ago
  +1 for the Setu. Have 4 of them in my office and everyone loves the chair. Design is great and very comfortable. Also a great price for what you get. You can find them for $500 - $550 with some negotiating (all dealers will discount the product for you with enough persistence or if you just ask). A+ chair.
garysvpa 12y ago
Lorell Executive High-Back Chair, Mesh Fabric, 28-1/2"x28-1/2"x45, BK Price: $151.29 & FREE Shipping

2 points by saurya 12y ago

pender 12y ago

Search on "low cost kneeling office chair". Just look at the small /simple ones. I swapped out my $1000 chair for one that I found at Staples for $100. This chair also helped to eliminate my back pains while keeping my posture in good standing (by putting the weight on your knees you're taking it off your spine). It's also very comfortable for longer sittings.

partisan 12y ago
Would you mind giving the model number of the one you selected?
- pender 12y ago
  PS2143 S111 SKU: 511304 http://imgur.com/1aCb0sX http://imgur.com/1aCb0sX The chair looks big in my photo, but it's really just that my desk is so tiny.
webmaven 12y ago
I used to love my kneeling chair. Then I gained about 20 pounds. After that my knees couldn't take the weight anymore.
- pender 12y ago
  That's odd. I would think your back would be more of a problem; after-all with the kneeling chair you move half the load off your spine (since you still sit) with the remainder weight being split across two knees... with a traditional chair you have 100 percent on your spine.) You must have weak knees and a strong back! :)

swhopkins 12y ago

For my home desk I've been very happy with the herman miller setu: http://www.hermanmiller.com/products/seating/multi-use-guest-chairs/setu-chair.html http://www.hermanmiller.com/products/seating/multi-use-guest... If you get it without the arm rests, it just tucks away, and its very comfortable.

dakrisht 12y ago
+1 for the Setu. Have 4 of them in my office and everyone loves the chair. Design is great and very comfortable. Also a great price for what you get. You can find them for $500 - $550 with some negotiating (all dealers will discount the product for you with enough persistence or if you just ask). A+ chair.

garysvpa 12y ago

Lorell Executive High-Back Chair, Mesh Fabric, 28-1/2"x28-1/2"x45, BK Price: $151.29 & FREE Shipping