Tips to Select Chair that fit your frame

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There is no such thing as "one size fits all" when it comes to office furnishings. We can't all wear the same size pants or skirt, so why would anyone expect us all to fit in the same

floor chair?

Step1

Be realistic about your physique. Smaller people are not always comfortable in huge chairs and petite chairs can be a squeeze for large folks.

Step2

Create a checklist. When you conduct your sit-and-spin test, you will want to consider these fit points: distance from floor, lumbar support, seat padding, arm height and head room.

Step3

Check-list in hand, visit a store that sells office chairs( ). Put together a line-up of the four or five chairs that look best to you. At this point, disregard price as a fit factor.

Step4

Sit in each chair. Rate each chair for fit based on the criteria on you list. Be very specific in your evaluation. For example, don't simply confirm that your feet reach the floor when you sit; make sure your legs are resting at a comfortable angle.

Step5

Check the

floor chair for adjustments. Can it be made to fit you perfectly by pushing buttons and pulling levers?

Step6

Put the chairs that pass the fit test through a spin test. Sit in the chair and take it for a spin, roll it on a hard surfaced floor and try to scoot it on carpet. Turn it quickly in a different direction. Test it to see how easily it spins left and right. This might sound like child's play, but when you're on task, you probably move in ways that would surprise you.

Step7

When a chair has passed the fit test and the spin test, you can consider it for beauty. You may find you are so pleased with the way it fits and moves that you don't care if it's built like the back end of the Scotts Bluff bus.