Archive for February, 2002
Modern Home Office Furniture Sets
by richard on Feb.28, 2002, under Home Offices
(Contemporary Furniture), Modern, Japanese, Bedroom Sets
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Office Chair Twitter
by richard on Feb.25, 2002, under Office Chairs
Ergonomics continue to play a role in the workplace as workers complain of physical fatigue after being stationary during the workday. It’s easy to understand why the seat pan is the most crucial component of a comfortable and ergonomically functional office chair. Whenever the seat becomes uncomfortable you begin to squirm, sit improperly and lose the benefits of other chair features. Recently, leading office chair manufacturers reported that a contoured seat design was studied to be the most comfortable seat pan for long term sitting.
Office Supply distributors are beginning to retail office chairs from the major chair manufacturers that market a contoured seat with multiple foam layers that are varied in densities and thicknesses. This reduces the seat pressures where the highest pressure points of a person’s seated posture can lead to discomfort. The Ergonomic Center of North Carolina recently confirmed the benefits of mitigating seat pressure. The study proved that a contoured seat reduces seated pressure better than flat seats. The surface contact-weight distribution is reinforced due to the wrap-around effect in the thigh area which disperses body weight and pressure. The pressure pain from extended sitting can be associated with the Ischial Tuberosities, commonly called “sitting bones”.
Contoured seats that are padded with a full coverage layer of foam (2″ thick) as the main element also benefit if two other layers of higher density foam (½” thick) are used to absorb the highest pressure points of sitting. The high-density foam virtually eliminates “bottoming out” so common with the flat seat designs.
A differentiator for the contoured seat includes two unique recessed areas within the seat itself. The first recessed area is created with the heavier foam positioned further down to the bottom assuring the seat does not bottoming out. Ergonomic Specialists refer to this large recess as the “Ish-Dish” because it addresses the high impact of sitting on the Ischial Tuberosities. The second recessed area is at the back edge of the seat and creates the softest spot on the entire seat surface for the Coccyx (tail bone) area, known to be a very sensitive spot.
In summary, office workers do not have flat bottoms, so why buy office chairs with flat seats that do not fit the human body. A flat seat becomes uncomfortable the longer the person sits, so it may behoove a company in investing in office chairs with contoured seating for their staff.
Brian Metzger is the the founder of Highroadretail.com, a network of affiliated niche websites catering to some of the largest retail markets including ergonomic office chairs, luxury home furnishings, and cosmetics. Brian blogs regularly on consumer trends, new product launches, and comparison shopping at http://www.products101.com.
Q&A: Recommendations on an Office Chair
Office Chair Back Support Cushion
by richard on Feb.15, 2002, under Office Chairs
Do you find yourself constantly shifting from one position to another in your office chair? Or do you always find yourself trying to get the right adjustment only to find that your so-called perfect position will last only for just a short time? If yes, you can benefit greatly from an office chair cushion. Adding this essential product will make a huge difference to your comfort. This also means an increase in your efficiency and productivity. I have personally discovered that firsthand. The good news is, you don’t need to look far for your ideal chair cushion. All you need to do is go online and you’ll find many online stores that offer various designs and models in various brands, all created for one purpose: to make the users feel at ease on their seats.
Today, there are office chair cushions available in the market designed to give maximum comfort whenever you’re seated. You can choose from those made in memory foam to those cushions that are filled with gel. If you find getting up and down from your chair particularly hard to do, there are cushions that are loaded with spring specifically designed to help you get out of your chair with ease. As soon as you sit, these springs collapse, providing you with an air ride sensation, you’ll never feel uncomfortable in your chair again.
In addition to the seat cushion, there are also back cushions which are normally forgotten but can make an enormous difference in the user’s comfort. Back cushions are attached or placed at the back of your chair by the use of Velcro, tie straps, or you can simply slip the cushion over the back. These cushions are available in a wide array of designs and they have various functions. If you simply want a softer cushion for your back, you can choose from the selection of memory foam mattresses available. But if you want ample back and lumbar support, then its best if you choose one of the many ergonomic cushions in the market.
Months back, I bought a very pricey ergonomic office chair hoping that it would solve all my discomforts because I work on my desk for many hours. I thought it would put an end to the discomforts and the constant shifting that I do all day, causing my bottom to get numb. I was dead wrong! Of course, the office chair did a great job of alleviating my neck and back pain, but I finally decided that something was amiss since I still feel uncomfortable after sitting for an extended period of time. To relieve myself I would stand and walk around every so often. The chair did wonders for my back and neck, but my bottom is still complaining. Finally, I decided to buy an office chair cushion. It gave me wonderful results. There’s still a need for me to stand and walk every now and then, but the great thing is that I can now sit comfortably for hours!
Janet Chua is fairly new to the idea of writing articles online, and has been spending much of her time writing for websites. You can visit one of her latest projects: office chair cushion – and another project which helps people find the best information for office chair parts.
Support Cushion for support your low back, legs and tailbone area
Office Chair Hardwood Floor
by richard on Feb.12, 2002, under Office Chairs
How do you feel about high tech gear to do household chores?
I bought a Roomba to vacuum our rooms with hardwood floors, the kitchen, halls and office. My wife hated it. It’s gathering dust in the closet now.
I had it set up to vacuum when we were out. I would put up the kitchen chairs and move a couple things to help it work better. When we came home the floor would be clean (most of the time unless it had a problem). And I would put everything back. Even though I did all the work to get the thing working she still didn’t like it. I think maybe she has a phobia against high tech gear and changing the routine. Is this typical for a wife?
It doesn’t work well on the rugs, it’s fine on hard floors though. And it fills up quickly. It’s not perfect, but I’m willing to deal with the problems just because I like the idea of a robot working for me.
I have to pick up the throw rugs too.
It’s a guy thing, we always want to have the coolest little gadget thing even if it’s completely useless.
fun with hardwood flooring
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FloordirektPRO Office Chair Mat – 75×120cm – Hard Floor Protection – 100% Polycarbonate £27.50 Transparent FloordirektPRO polycarbonate chair mats are the ideal high-end solution to protect your flooring from wear and tear and to preserve the value and appeal of your home or office. Extremely versatile and durable – these mats will protect all hard floors, whether wood, laminate, tiles or vinyl, from damage and enable you to easily and smoothly roll from task to task in your workspace or ho… |
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FloordirektECO PP Office Chair Mat – 75×120cm – Hard Floor Protection £24.50 FloordirektECO PP chair mats are the ideal solution to protect your flooring from wear and tear and to preserve the value and appeal of your home or office. Extremely versatile and durable – these mats will protect all hard floors, whether wood, laminate, tiles or vinyl, from damage and enable you to easily and smoothly roll from task to task in your workspace or home.Designed for hard floors, Flo… |
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FloordirektPRO Office Chair Mat – 120×134cm – 100% Polycarbonate with Lip – Hard Floor Protection £34.90 Transparent FloordirektPRO polycarbonate chair mats are the ideal high-end solution to protect your flooring from wear and tear and to preserve the value and appeal of your home or office. Extremely versatile and durable – these mats will protect all hard floors, whether wood, laminate, tiles or vinyl, from damage and enable you to easily and smoothly roll from task to task in yourworkspace or hom… |
Office Chair for Tall People
by richard on Feb.05, 2002, under Office Chairs
Big and Tall?
Where can I get toilets, couches, chairs, kitchen tables and chairs, office chairs, desks, coffee tables, end tables, kitchen cabinets, ovens,and bathroom cabinets for tall people?
Check out http://www.tallpaulstallmall.com/for-home.html
http://www.onewayfurniture.com/big-and-tall-chairs.html
http://www.jcpenney.com/products/naq/N475780.jsp
ERA Office Chair Instruction Video Standard Def.
