Pros and Cons of All Office Chairs in Singapore

With so many office chairs available to choose from, how do you know how to tell them apart and identify the pros and cons that come with every chair? Do not fret, for we have compiled a foolproof guide featuring the pros and cons of the most commonly found office chairs in Singapore, just for you to find the best fit for your office.

Ergonomic Office Chair

Ergomeister’s FAEZ8ERG office chair

As an ergonomic office chair brand, of course we would have to mention ergonomic chairs first. Ergonomic chairs are designed to improve a user’s posture and spine health. Ergonomic chairs have various adjustable features such as headrests, backrests and armrests, which are fully customisable to fit the needs of their user. Ergonomic chairs go through many stages of research and development in order to be streamlined for user-friendliness, thus explaining the higher price tag that comes with these office chairs.

Pros:

• Customisable features to fit the user’s needs
• Improves the user’s sitting posture and spine health
• Highly adjustable features provide maximum comfort and support for the user
• Comfort and durability
• Have gone through a lot of research and tests to make sure that the chair is optimised for user comfort

Cons:

• Limited colour, style, and material options
• Can be pricier than other office chairs due to the research and development involved in the design of an ergonomic chair

Executive Chairs

Also known as high-end office chairs, Executive Chairs have cushioned seats, quality leather lining, high back rests, and padded armrests. Executive chairs are often found in the offices of people in high levels of management, such as managers or directors. These fancy-looking chairs give their users an air of confidence and class, whilst providing a comfortable seat

Pros:

• Adjustable features such as swivels, pneumatic seat height adjustments
• Comfort and durability
• Fully cushioned seats

Cons:

• Limited colour, style, and material options
• Can be pricey
• Leather is not exactly breathable and the seat will feel hot after a while

Gaming Chairs

Gaming Chairs are all the rage, featuring eye-catching designs in bold and flashy colours. Usually covered in PU Leather or fabric, gaming chairs are fully cushioned and fitted with proper support such as neck rests and lumbar support, that’s also detachable. As such, the Gaming Chair is a popular choice for many people.

Pros:

• Has all the benefits of an ergonomic chair, including postural support and easily adjustable features
• Comfort and durability
• Fully cushioned seats
• Wide variety of designs to choose from

Cons:

• PU Leather is not exactly breathable and the seat will feel hot after a while
• Can be pricey

Visitor/Receptionist Chairs

These chairs are not suitable for sitting long periods. They are a cheaper variation of office chairs that can be bought in bulk to save on costs. These chairs are easily stackable and can be easily stored away after use.

Pros:

• Easily stackable for convenient storage
• Budget-friendly

Cons:

• Get uncomfortable after sitting for long periods
• Less than desirable quality
• Lack of postural support

Conference Chairs

Designed for short periods of sitting, conference chairs are a convenient choice of office chairs as they can be pushed into tables after a meeting, saving space. The backrests of conference chairs are always positioned upright, with minimal cushioning to keep its users alert during a meeting or a conference.

Pros:

• Easy storage
• Keeps conference/meeting attendees alert 

Cons:

• Get uncomfortable after sitting for long periods
• Lack of postural support
• No reclining backrest
• Minimal cushioning

Here are a few of the most common office chairs in the market! Are you thinking of getting an ergonomic office chair yet? Look no further! Ergomeister’s FAEZ8ERG series features adjustable armrests, headrests, backrests and more seamless controls to provide your body with the best support! Featuring premium Air-Scape mesh, Ergomeister’s FAEZ8ERG is perfect for Singapore’s hot weather. Our chair comes fully assembled for you in as quick as 90 minutes. Come on down to our showroom to try it out for yourself! Bring home your new Ergomeister Office Chair today!

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