What to look for in a chair

arjaybe · 08-31-2019, 03:46 PM

I know there are threads on chairs already, but I'm looking for the latest information and thought a fresh thread would be best.

I need to get a reading chair. This will be the chair I sit in to relax while I read or watch TV.

Requirements:

- must have good support, particularly lumbar (absolute requirement)
- must have arms
- I'll want to put my feet up, but I can make do with a stool if necessary
- I don't want a bulky chair
- chairs costing $1000s need not apply

Feel free to mention brands and models. Feel equally free to mention features that you feel are necessary. Anecdotes are welcome. I will be trying to compile a list of generally accepted chair principles (GACP) that I can apply to chairs I find. Unfortunately, I don't have a big store within a reasonable distance where I can go and test drive chairs. I'm going to have to buy one sit unsat.

tia

cromag · 09-03-2019, 02:33 AM

The most comfortable chair I've ever plunked my rump into was an Eames lounge chair knock-off that my folks had back in the 70s and 80s. A genuine Eames chair would set you back several thousands, but a good "Eames style" chair can be had for much less. I haven't looked in years, but probably a couple of hundred. Quality will vary greatly among the knock-offs, so shop carefully, but the one my folks had lasted many years.

If you Google "Eames lounge chair" you'll see plenty of examples.

Also, I found a Wikipedia entry:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eames_Lounge_Chair

arjaybe · 09-03-2019, 03:05 PM

Thank you. I went back and looked at the other threads about chairs and the Eames featured well there. I've been looking at imitations and can get one for about $500, which is easier to justify than thousands.

trichobezoar · 09-03-2019, 03:45 PM

I went dumpster diving for mine; fortunately, I live in a nice neighborhood with state and federal buildings nearby. The chair's similar to this one. Clicky:

Serta at Home Style Hanna II Office Swivel Chair

You could search on eBay for chairs of the same caliber. The shipping might be expensive, though.

arjaybe · 09-03-2019, 07:08 PM

That will be something to look at when I replace my desk chair.

08-31-2019, 03:46 PM	#1
arjaybe Wizard Posts: 1,057 Karma: 12349424 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Okanagan Device: Sony PRS-650, Kobo Clara	What to look for in a chair I know there are threads on chairs already, but I'm looking for the latest information and thought a fresh thread would be best. I need to get a reading chair. This will be the chair I sit in to relax while I read or watch TV. Requirements: - must have good support, particularly lumbar (absolute requirement) - must have arms - I'll want to put my feet up, but I can make do with a stool if necessary - I don't want a bulky chair - chairs costing $1000s need not apply Feel free to mention brands and models. Feel equally free to mention features that you feel are necessary. Anecdotes are welcome. I will be trying to compile a list of generally accepted chair principles (GACP) that I can apply to chairs I find. Unfortunately, I don't have a big store within a reasonable distance where I can go and test drive chairs. I'm going to have to buy one sit unsat. tia

09-03-2019, 02:33 AM	#2
cromag Surfin the alpha waves ~~ Posts: 25,989 Karma: 459735575 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Jersey Device: Jetbook Lite & Mini, Nook STR, Kobo, Hanvon N516, Kindle 2, Androids	The most comfortable chair I've ever plunked my rump into was an Eames lounge chair knock-off that my folks had back in the 70s and 80s. A genuine Eames chair would set you back several thousands, but a good "Eames style" chair can be had for much less. I haven't looked in years, but probably a couple of hundred. Quality will vary greatly among the knock-offs, so shop carefully, but the one my folks had lasted many years. If you Google "Eames lounge chair" you'll see plenty of examples. Also, I found a Wikipedia entry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eames_Lounge_Chair Last edited by cromag; 09-03-2019 at 02:41 AM. Reason: Wikipedia entry

09-03-2019, 03:45 PM	#4
trichobezoar Riding Against the Wind Posts: 2,932 Karma: 43570696 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Near Cacti, NM Device: Galaxy Note 10.1 & Kindle Touch	I went dumpster diving for mine; fortunately, I live in a nice neighborhood with state and federal buildings nearby. The chair's similar to this one. Clicky: Serta at Home Style Hanna II Office Swivel Chair You could search on eBay for chairs of the same caliber. The shipping might be expensive, though. Last edited by trichobezoar; 09-03-2019 at 03:54 PM.

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09-03-2019, 03:05 PM	#3
arjaybe Wizard Posts: 1,057 Karma: 12349424 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Okanagan Device: Sony PRS-650, Kobo Clara	Thank you. I went back and looked at the other threads about chairs and the Eames featured well there. I've been looking at imitations and can get one for about $500, which is easier to justify than thousands.

09-03-2019, 07:08 PM	#5
arjaybe Wizard Posts: 1,057 Karma: 12349424 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Okanagan Device: Sony PRS-650, Kobo Clara	That will be something to look at when I replace my desk chair.