|
Inspector_666 posted:Ikea has come out with a more "traditional" office chair called the Volmar that's in the same price range: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S39031741/#/S69137246 I was at Ikea last week and found the volmar to be way less comfortable than my markus
|
#
?
Mar 26, 2018 15:14
|
|
|
|
| # ? Apr 26, 2024 13:01 |
|
hats4cats posted:I'm not a fan of chairs with casters. Partially because I have hardwood floors and don't want to use a mat, and I don't like rolling around. You can just get a chair with casters and replace the casters with something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Master-Caster-70178-Profile-Glides/dp/B001MS70K2 Just make sure that the sizing of the stem is correct and you're good to go.
|
|
|
#
?
Mar 26, 2018 18:11
|
|
|
hats4cats posted:I'm not a fan of chairs with casters. Partially because I have hardwood floors and don't want to use a mat, and I don't like rolling around. I thought this would be an issue too since my floor is pretty uneven..but the hardwood casters on the herman miller chair I got don't really let you glide looseygoosey. I'm guessing you anchor the chair enough with your body weight that you're not slowly drifting away over time.
|
|
#
?
Mar 28, 2018 15:32
|
|
|
Use rollerblade style wheels?
|
|
#
?
Mar 28, 2018 19:04
|
|
|
The used aeron has angered me and is being replaced. What would be recommended for a man who does not seem to have access to an Embody to test? Edit: turns out we do have a licensed dealer. So I like the new aeron and embody. Anything else worth looking at? Deviant fucked around with this message at 19:29 on Mar 29, 2018 |
|
#
?
Mar 29, 2018 18:08
|
|
|
Mirra and be sure to test the Aeron in different sizes. I like the C and really dislike the B even though the chart suggests the latter. (google aeron size chart)
|
|
#
?
Mar 29, 2018 19:52
|
|
|
The more i dwell on my feelings from sitting in a bunch, the more i'm leaning towards the embody. Dealer's getting me a list of options and a quote soon.
|
|
#
?
Mar 29, 2018 20:05
|
|
|
Deviant posted:The more i dwell on my feelings from sitting in a bunch, the more i'm leaning towards the embody. I do not know how badly you need a new chair, but H&M should be having it's 15% semi-annual sale starting either May or June.
|
|
#
?
Mar 29, 2018 20:51
|
|
|
Etrips posted:I do not know how badly you need a new chair, but H&M should be having it's 15% semi-annual sale starting either May or June. I'm willing to bet the dealer will cut him the same sort of deal if he works with them enough. My vote is the Embody (because I'm sitting in one now and it's a marvelous chair), but I do agree you should sit in them first.
|
|
#
?
Mar 29, 2018 21:03
|
|
|
ILikeVoltron posted:I'm willing to bet the dealer will cut him the same sort of deal if he works with them enough. Correct, usually the savings show up through authorized dealers when it pops up.
|
|
#
?
Mar 29, 2018 21:29
|
|
|
The dealer said they can get me their small business discount since I'm an individual purchaser. I have an invoice for a carbon balance embody for $1007, which i'm going to sleep on, but I am thinking I want to agree to.
|
|
#
?
Mar 29, 2018 22:06
|
|
|
Is it possible to get a headrest for the Embody? It doesn't LOOK like it would support one, but maybe I'm wrong.
|
|
#
?
Mar 30, 2018 04:46
|
|
|
No, stop being lazy.
|
|
#
?
Mar 30, 2018 14:29
|
|
|
Etrips posted:No, stop being lazy. So it's missing a key feature of a good chair, got it.
|
|
#
?
Mar 30, 2018 15:43
|
|
|
Zarin posted:So it's missing a key feature of a good chair, got it. headrests promote poor posture.
|
|
#
?
Mar 30, 2018 16:21
|
|
|
Deviant posted:headrests promote poor posture. I dunno about you but I use a headrest when I lean back, not when I'm sitting upright.
|
|
#
?
Mar 30, 2018 18:07
|
|
|
I have a chair adjacent question! Years ago, I had a chair mat that i used to protect my carpet. My current chair is stretching and/or damaging my area rug i have it on, and I'd like to get another one. HOWEVER: Over time, the plastic on the chair mat hardened up, causing me to accidentally kick the raised edge once and cut the ever loving poo poo out of my foot. Can someone recommend a chair mat that won't do this? Deviant fucked around with this message at 19:23 on Mar 30, 2018 |
|
#
?
Mar 30, 2018 19:21
|
|
|
I think all chair mats will do that, just a consequence of the repeated bending of the plastic.
|
|
#
?
Mar 30, 2018 19:29
|
|
|
Deviant posted:headrests promote poor posture. Hmm, probably a fair point. That being said, I have a sit/stand desk, so when I'm sitting, I pull a footrest over, tilt all the way back, and lounge. Think "Lay-Z-Boy Recliner" levels of loafing. Then when I get tired of that, I stand up and have (relatively?) correct posture. Deviant posted:I have a chair adjacent question! I think plastic is probably always going to harden/get brittle over time. I've generally always preferred my chair on carpet, personally. So I'll usually go shop Menard's and find the odds 'n ends pieces of carpet they are selling at a huge discount per foot for an area rug. Would your use case allow for just putting down a piece of junk carpet to protect the nice rug? The only other thing I can think of is if you could find some sort of trim to put around the edge of a chair mat to prevent the ability of slicing and dicing. Zarin fucked around with this message at 23:40 on Mar 30, 2018 |
|
#
?
Mar 30, 2018 23:33
|
|
|
Quote != Edit
|
|
#
?
Mar 30, 2018 23:38
|
|
|
Deviant posted:I have a chair adjacent question! I'd just get a cheap rug and use the regular casters on my chair with them. I don't much care that my rug is going to be ruined in a few years, it was cheap and replaceable.
|
|
#
?
Mar 31, 2018 21:34
|
|
|
ILikeVoltron posted:I'd just get a cheap rug and use the regular casters on my chair with them. I don't much care that my rug is going to be ruined in a few years, it was cheap and replaceable. But I like the rug I have and it looks good here, the wheels are just hard on the weave. 
|
|
#
?
Apr 1, 2018 17:58
|
|
|
Wood/bamboo mat?
|
|
#
?
Apr 1, 2018 20:18
|
|
|
lurksion posted:Wood/bamboo mat? That's not a bad idea
|
|
#
?
Apr 1, 2018 22:39
|
|
|
Deviant posted:But I like the rug I have and it looks good here, the wheels are just hard on the weave. Oh, in that case, you could maybe swap the casters out for something that would be much more gentle on the carpet? I'm not sure what that would BE, mind you; all I know is that it's possible to get replacement casters that are each designed for particular surfaces.
|
|
#
?
Apr 2, 2018 03:24
|
|
|
Zarin posted:Oh, in that case, you could maybe swap the casters out for something that would be much more gentle on the carpet? Well, I'm gonna see what the embody comes with, I think I requested the standard carpet casters. Worst case I'll do the bamboo mat, that seems tasteful.
|
|
#
?
Apr 3, 2018 20:08
|
|
|
So, looking to buy a chair for around £150-£200. I'm around 6ft or so with a relatively average build beyond that. What chairs/comparisons do I want to be looking at? I'm flat not dropping a grand on a chair mind, if I end up moving chances are the thing isn't going to come with me.
|
|
#
?
Apr 15, 2018 21:16
|
|
|
In that price bracket the usual thread recommendations are either a new Ikea Volmar (or a Markus if they still make those) or searching ebay or local office clearances.
|
|
#
?
Apr 15, 2018 22:54
|
|
|
I'm unreasonably excited to be getting my Embody this week.
|
|
#
?
Apr 16, 2018 23:34
|
|
|
DoctorTristan posted:In that price bracket the usual thread recommendations are either a new Ikea Volmar (or a Markus if they still make those) or searching ebay or local office clearances. They actually seem to have discontinued the Volmar already, while the Markus is still around as always. Not a big loss in my opinion.
|
|
#
?
Apr 17, 2018 21:32
|
|
|
TheEye posted:They actually seem to have discontinued the Volmar already, while the Markus is still around as always. RIP Volmar we hardly knew ye. I love mine tho. The Markus isn't that great due to its lack of adjustability and the other swivel office chairs they seem to have introduced appear to be very similar to the cheapshit PU leather 'executive' chairs you see all over eBay so for me any IKEA recommendation is cancelled now. Their new expensive chair doesn't even have an option for adjustable armrests. Quite disappointing as if I ever had to return my Volmar under the 10 year warranty I'd probably receive something inferior in return.
|
|
#
?
Apr 18, 2018 15:36
|
|
|
I just bought a Steelcase Gesture, which is nice enough but I'm still searching for my perfect chair. Anyway, what is everyone doing to protect the fabric? Spray on stain guard, seat cover of some sort?
|
|
#
?
Apr 21, 2018 01:57
|
|
|
Natural 20 posted:So, looking to buy a chair for around £150-£200. I'm around 6ft or so with a relatively average build beyond that. I'm in the same boat as this goon. I need a quick replacement at about that price range, but I'm not in a position to blow hundreds of dollars on the kind of thing you guys are normally into. This time next year, I'll have the money for that sort of thing, but for now, I need something to sit on that I can have shipped to my apartment. The upside is that just about anything will be an upgrade from the POS I'm currently using. So yeah. If it feels better than two pieces of plywood put together, I'll probably like it. I am interested in stuff with adjustable backs/armrests/reclining/other nonsense features, though I'm aware that I'm perhaps asking for too much for that price range. E: Read the last ten pages of the thread. Seems like a lot of people recommend the Markus, and also don't like the Markus. I'll see if I can try one out Appoda fucked around with this message at 09:21 on Apr 23, 2018 |
|
#
?
Apr 23, 2018 05:06
|
|
|
Gromit posted:I just bought a Steelcase Gesture, which is nice enough but I'm still searching for my perfect chair. Anyway, what is everyone doing to protect the fabric? Spray on stain guard, seat cover of some sort? I used spray on stain guard, and later got a wool sheepskin cover for the seat part. A bit of extra comfort, and it protects the seat cushion from spills and just damage from rubbing the fabric constantly.
|
|
#
?
Apr 23, 2018 05:30
|
|
|
I don't want to alarm anyone, but my Embody is on its way here right now.  
|
|
#
?
Apr 23, 2018 15:42
|
|
|
Nice. They don’t seem to offer the JJTrek bridge colors like back in 2009 but I like the black on black on black as a stealth chair.
|
|
#
?
Apr 24, 2018 03:00
|
|
|
Work just upgraded the furniture, so I'll be going from whatever 2000-esque non-adjustable chair I was in to a Steelcase Gesture: https://store.steelcase.com/seating/office-chairs/gesture Also getting a sit/stand desk too, so that'll be pretty cool. Maybe! Any tips/thoughts on the Gesture?
|
|
#
?
Apr 24, 2018 03:21
|
|
|
Deviant posted:I don't want to alarm anyone, but my Embody is on its way here right now. All glory to you! Godspeed to the gooniest chair of all. 
|
|
#
?
Apr 24, 2018 17:32
|
|
|
Deviant posted:I don't want to alarm anyone, but my Embody is on its way here right now. Please post your impressions! I like my old Aeron a lot but the mesh seems to generate a crazy amount of dust.
|
|
#
?
Apr 24, 2018 17:35
|
|
|
|
| # ? Apr 26, 2024 13:01 |
|
|
Gromit posted:I just bought a Steelcase Gesture, which is nice enough but I'm still searching for my perfect chair. Anyway, what is everyone doing to protect the fabric? Spray on stain guard, seat cover of some sort? eames posted:Please post your impressions! I like my old Aeron a lot but the mesh seems to generate a crazy amount of dust. Spyde fucked around with this message at 18:02 on Apr 24, 2018 |
|
#
?
Apr 24, 2018 17:59
|
|
