The best chair for sitting for long periods is one that provides good lumbar support, multiple adjustment options, comfortable cushioning and encourages healthy posture throughout the day.

To help narrow your search, Troy Mihaere, OfficeMax National Sales Manager for Interiors, shares a few of his personal favourites for comfort and support during long hours at your desk:

• Good – Radar III Mesh back chair (with arms)
• Better – Buro Vela Mesh High Back chair also available without arms
• Best – Koda task chair

No matter what chair you have, it’s important to that you adjust the seat height and backrest. To help ensure you are correctly set up, we recommend using our workstation warrant of fitness

The best ergonomic chair is one that can be adjusted to suit your body, provides good lumbar support, and helps you maintain a comfortable posture throughout the day.

To help narrow your search, our Interior Specialists have shared a few of their personal favourites for ergonomic comfort and support:

• Good – Matrix II
• Better – Tactic task chair 3lever
• Best – Charlie high back task chair

Whichever one you select, to help ensure your chair is correctly adjusted for your needs, we recommend using our workstation warrant of fitness.

For a chair to be called ergonomic, it should have these five key features:

• Height-adjustable – allowing feet to rest flat on the floor with knees at a 90-degree angle.
• Lumbar support – to maintain the natural curve of your spine and encourage a healthy posture.
• Breathable fabric – for comfort and airflow.
• Adjustable armrests – to provide support to your arms and shoulders.
• Back tilt function – to reduce strain on your back and neck when sitting for long hours.

Ergonomic chairs support proper posture and help reduce discomfort during long hours of sitting. Unlike non-ergonomic chairs, which can lead to back and neck strain, ergonomic chairs can help prevent health issues and boost productivity by promoting comfort and wellbeing.

Our furniture is covered by the manufacturer's product warranty. Warranty periods vary by item. If a fault or repair is needed, we'll work with you to resolve it promptly. To report any faults or request a repair, please contact our customer service team.

Refurbish and reupholster services:

We also offer a reupholstery service for chairs that are still structurally sound but may be worn, aged, or in need of a refresh. We can refurbish some ergonomic chairs by servicing and replacing worn parts. In addition, we can replace desktops, re-powder coat frames and re-foam chairs for enhanced comfort. It's a smart, sustainable way to extend the life of your furniture, reduce waste, and save on replacement costs.

Yes, we can provide trial chairs so you can assess suitability for up to one week, usually at no cost. However, some products may incur a freight cost to you. You can contact your OfficeMax Account Manager or Interiors Specialist. Alternatively, you can book an appointment with our sales team to trial chairs at one of our showrooms in Auckland, Wellington, or Christchurch.

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