Office chairs

A pleasant workspace starts with a chair adapted to your habits and the dimensions of your desk. Within our office furniture, Nordlys offers seats which combine neat lines, welcoming materials and features to be chosen according to use. For working from home as well as for a occasional workspace, find a model that allows you to sit easily and which fits naturally into your interior.

How to choose an office chair adapted to your posture?

The choice of an office chair is made in relation to the work surface, your height and the time spent seated. Start by looking at your setup: tabletop height, legroom, computer position and movement space. These elements help to determine the settings that are really useful.

A pleasant seat should allow you to change position and get closer to the desk without difficulty. The shape of the backrest, the depth of the seat and the presence of armrests must be examined together. Style also matters, especially when the work space is part of the living room or bedroom.

Adjust the seat height according to your work surface

The adjustable height allows you to adjust the seat to the workstation. Look for a position in which your feet find stable support and your forearms are placed comfortably at desktop height, with your shoulders relaxed. The announced adjustment range must suit your installation.

Measure the underside of the desk, particularly if it has a drawer or a crosspiece. Your knees should have enough room as you get closer to the edge. If the chair has armrests, check that they do not block this movement.

For a shared desk, also look at the ease of access to the adjustment control. Everyone must be able to find a suitable height. A coherent installation sometimes also requires adjusting the position of the screen or the support of the feet.

Seat depth, backrest and foam: comfort benchmarks

The usable depth of the seat must allow you to lean against the backrest while maintaining space behind the knees. A very deep seat does not necessarily suit all body types. Compare this measurement to the total dimensions, which sometimes include the thickness of the backrest.

The support depends on the shape of the backrest, its height and the adjustments actually present. An enveloping silhouette can give a welcoming feeling, while a more open back allows more freedom of movement. The precise features must be checked on the product details.

Foam contributes to comfort, but its density alone does not describe the entire seating experience. Its thickness, firmness and the structure that supports it also matter. Choose the chair as a whole according to your way of working and the time you plan to spend there.

Working from home, occasional workspace or open-plan office: what use for your chair?

For an occasional workspace used a few times during the week, you can favor an easy-to-integrate silhouette and a compact footprint. The designer office chairs in particular allow this space to be linked to the rest of the decoration.

When working from home takes up a regular place in your days, pay more attention to the adjustment possibilities and how well the chair supports you. A suitable chair accompanies changes of position; the organization of the workstation and breaks also contribute to user comfort.

In a shared space or an open-plan office, the frequency of use and the diversity of users require a more precise verification of the characteristics. Consult the manufacturer's intended use, maximum load and available functions. Choose a model whose dimensions and settings correspond to the real needs of this environment.

Fabric, bouclé, corduroy or faux leather: choose the covering carefully

The covering influences the touch, maintenance and atmosphere of the office area. Textiles give a warmer presence, while a smooth surface lends itself to a different type of cleaning. The choice must take into account your habits and the location of the seat.

Also think about the structure. The wooden office chairs combine a natural expression with varied seating details. A metal base can create a discreet contrast with a light desk.

Soft textiles for a warm office area

The fabric brings a pleasant color and feel to a work space integrated into the home. The bouclé adds a soft relief, while the corduroy highlights the curves of the seat with its regular lines. A bouclé office chair can thus create continuity with the textiles in the living room.

For a bright decoration, the white office chairs offer a base that is easy to coordinate with wood or natural tones. Stronger shades give more presence to the work area. If a textile certification is mentioned in the product details, consult the elements concerned and the instructions specific to the covering.

Easy to wipe materials for intensive use

Faux leather and certain smooth shells allow practical surface maintenance, depending on their composition. They may be of interest when the chair is frequently handled or when you are looking for a more uniform visual appearance. A soft cloth and a compatible product are preferable to aggressive cleaning.

The ease of wiping a material is not, however, enough to determine the suitability of a chair for intensive use. The structure, mechanisms and conditions of use announced also matter. Compare these characteristics as a whole to choose a seat adapted to the actual frequency of your working days.

How much space should you provide for an office chair in a small space?

Measure the total width of the chair, the size of its base and the distance required to get up. A visually compact model may have a base wider than its seat. For a swivel or chair with castors, allow enough space for movement.

Under the desk, check that the armrests fit underneath and that the chair can come close enough to the tabletop. In a bedroom, also preserve access to the bed and storage. In the living room, observe the installation from the other living areas: the backrest will often remain visible.

A corner desk can help to exploit part of the room, provided that the depth and passageway remain suitable. Trace the footprint of the furniture on the floor before choosing to better visualize the available distances.

Assembly, maximum load and maintenance: points to check

Before purchasing, gather the dimensions, height range, maximum load and assembly information of the model. These elements will allow you to confirm that it suits your intended use. Then follow the instructions in order and check the stability of the overall design before sitting down.

The casters, when present, must be compatible with your floor. Maintain the upholstery according to its composition, regularly remove dust from the base and check the fixings when the instructions recommend it. A stain must be treated quickly with a suitable method, without soaking the upholstery.

To complete your installation, find our ideas for effectively arranging your work area. The chair, the desk, the lighting and the storage are chosen as a whole: each contributes to creating a practical, welcoming space that is a pleasure to use every day.