This is a small selection of Office Chairs Available in
Our Catalogue & Office Furniture Showroom.
The Heavy Duty office range available from West Coast office national.
How to choose an Office Chair
If your workday consists of many hours of sitting at a desk, talking on the phone and zoom meeting with clients and coworkers, your back, neck and shoulders will suffer if your chair is not suited to prevent back pain.
Welcome to the world of Ergonomics.
Just like when you buy a new car, the most important part of the process of choosing a new office furniture is the ‘test drive’ to make sure that the new chair adjusts properly for your height and body weight.
You are after all going to be spending a lot of time sitting in that chair!
Research has shown that there are certain factors that contribute to maximum comfort and safety in office chairs.
Let's go over them:
Adjustable Height
As it is important to sit comfortably with both feet flat on the floor, a chair with gas-lift height controls will allow you to adjust the height for your particular leg length.
Look for the gas height adjustable lever and make sure that when you sit on the chair you're legs are at a 90 degree angle to the floor.
Adjust to your ideal height and make sure that the gas column is not maxed out on the top or bottom extent of it's capacity.
Is should be in the middle range preferably.
The Seat
A chair seat has to be comfortable for a long period of time.
Ensure that the seat has enough hard wearing foam padding to reduce stress on your butt, hips and thighs.
It should be wide enough to provide a little space on either side of your body. Some types of seat contours can alleviate pressure on the back of the thighs.
If your chair has seat depth controls, you should look to adjust the front edge of the chair so it is 5 – 8 cm from the back of your knees. If the back of your legs do touch the edge of the seat, you will have difficulty leaning against the chair’s back support.
The Office Chair Backrest
Look for a chair that has an adjustable back support that raises or lowers to a height that will support the curve in the small of your back.
Adequate lumbar support is essential if you are to avoid stress on your spine. A chair’s backrest should also be slightly curved to follow the natural contours of your spine.
Ideally you should be able to adjust the tilt of the seat up and down independent of the back support.
Reclining rests the back muscles, while a forward tilt encourages good back posture and takes the stress off the muscles and discs of the spine.
Controlling the tilt tension will also allow you to adjust for varying body weights and lets the chair rock or tilt with the correct amount of resistance.
Armrests
Well-cushioned arms that adjust in height and width can help you maintain straight wrist posture for computer work, avoiding carpal tunnel syndrome and reducing sore muscles in the neck, shoulders and back.
Armrests that are too high will not allow you to relax your shoulders, while armrests that are too long can prevent you from getting close enough to your desk and may cause back discomfort.
Armrests spaced too wide apart will make your elbows stick out from your body in an uncomfortable way.
Health & Safety
Always look for durable construction that has been tested and certified for chairs office solutions.
The best chairs have caster wheels that let the chair move easily on the floor, and a five-point base that provides stability and minimizes the chance of tipping the chair over.
Adjustment controls should be easy to operate from a seated position and not require forceful hand movements.
Office chairs come in vinyl, leather, and cloth.
Cloth upholstery isn't as easy to clean as vinyl, and cloth-covered foam may harbour dust mites.
However, vinyl or leather coverings don't breathe as easily as cloth, which may cause discomfort after prolonged sitting.
And finally, remember to get off your butt once an hour for a good stretch.
Your body will thank you!
Mesh Back Chair Range
Winston Netted Mid Back Synchro
Available in Black & other colour's
Standard Features include:
120KG Weight Capacity For Office Chair
Synchro Lock Mechanism with Back Tension
Gas Height Adjustment
700mm Black Nylon Base
Back: Nylon with Netting Adjustable Lumber Support & Head Rest
Seat - Laminated VP70 High Density / VC64 Chipfoam
COM: Seat - 0.800m
100% South African
Budget Chair Range
High Back Operator's Chair S4000 - Flamingo armrests
Colours Blue, Black or Burgundy
Standard Features include:
120KG Weight Capacity For Office Chair
High Back Operator's Chair S4000
With Arms
600mm Black Nylon Base
Gas Height Adjustment
Seat & Back - Wood = Veneer
Seat - Foam - VP70 High Density
Back - Foam - VP30 Medium Density Foam
COM: 1.2m Fabric (Seat = 0.6m & Back = 0.7m)
100% South African
Ergonomic
Heavy Duty Chair
armrests
Available in various colours
Standard Features include:
170KG Heavy Duty Chair
With Arms = Chrome Frame with Polyurethane
Width - 655mm
Kneetilt Mechanism
Gas Height Adjustment
700mm Chrome Base with 4x4 Castors
Seat - Foam - Laminated VP70 High Density / VC64 Chipfoam
Back - Foam - VP30 Medium Density
COM: 2.5m Fabric (Seat = 1.0m & Back 1.5m)
COM: Cedarbrook Contract Fabric (5.2m²)
100% South African
Ergonomic
Ergonomic Chair Range
XC6 - Xenon Netted High Back Synchro
Available in Black & other colours
Standard Features include:
120KG Weight Capacity For Office Chair
Synchro Lock Mechanism with Back Tension Adjustment
Gas Height Adjustment
700mm Black Nylon Base
Back: Nylon with Netting Adjustable Lumber Support
Seat - Laminated VP70 High Density / VC64 Chipfoam
COM: Seat - 0.800m
100% South African
Ergonomic
Work Chair - Seat & Back
no armrests
comes in Black
Standard Features include:
Without Arms
550mm Black Nylon Base
Solid PU Seat & Back
Gas Height Adjustment
Back Rake Mechanism
COM: Seat and Back Polyurethane
100% South African
Operator High Back Draughtsman
no armrests
Blue, Black or Burgundy
Standard Features include:
120KG Weight Capacity For Office Chair
S4009 - Operator High Back Draughtsman
Without Arms
Back Rake Mechanism
Gas Height Adjustment
Footring - ø22 Round Tubing
600mm Black Nylon Base
Seat - Laminated VP70 High Density / VC64 Chipfoam
Back - VP30 Medium Density Foam
Powerdercoating 60 - 70
Micron Satin Black
100% South African
Ergonomic
Office National Delivery every where email us sales@pencil.co.za
Zelda High Back Managers Chair
Triangle armrests
Black
Standard Features include:
120KG Weight Capacity Office Chair
ZC6 - Zelda High Back Synchro
Synchro Lock Mechanism with Back Tension Adjustment
Gas Height Adjustment
700mm Chrome Base
Seat - Laminated VP70 High Density / VC64 Chipfoam
Back - VP30 Medium Density Foam
COM: 1.9m Fabric (Seat 0.800m / Back 1.200m)
COM: Bonded Leather Hide (4.0 M²)
Also comes in Genuine Leather on request
100% South African
Genesis Ergonomic High Back
Synchro Mechanism with Seat Slider
Gas Height Adjustment
Colour Black
Standard Features include:
120KG Weight Capacity Office Chair
GC6 - Genesis Ergonomic High Back
Synchro Mechanism with Seat Slider
Gas Height Adjustment
700mm Aluminium Base with 60mm Castor
Seat - High Density Memory Moulded Foam
Back - Ø19mm Frame Covered With Medium Density Memory Moulded Foam
COM: 2.2m Fabric (Seat 1.000m / Back 1.350m)
COM: Bonded Leather Hide (4.8 m²)
Also comes in Genuine Leather on request
100% South African
Ergonomic
Diva High Back Visitors Chair
With Triangle Armrests
Available in Blue, Black or Burgundy
Standard Features include:
120KG Weight Capacity Office Chair
DC6 - Diva High Back Synchro Vistors Chair
Synchro Lock Mechanism with Back Tension Adjustment
Gas Height Adjustment
700mm Black Nylon Base
Seat - Laminated VP70 High Density / VC64 Chipfoam
Back - VP30 Medium Density Foam
COM: 1.8m Fabric (Seat 0.800m / Back 1.200m)
COM: Cedarbrook Contract Fabric (4.0 m²)
100% South African
Office National Delivery every where email us sales@pencil.co.za
Take note if the office chair you buy has the following information:
Free delivery of Office Furniture and Office Chairs On the West Coast
E&EO last updated 181212
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