This is how you find the right desk chair - types & selection criteria

More and more people in Germany are working many hours at their desks every day – almost 60 percent of all Germans have a "desk job." If you spend many hours sitting each week, you should pay attention to a few things when choosing your desk chair. In this Deskspace blog article, we will look at the different types of desk chairs and what you should consider when buying one.

Key Takeaways

• There are several types of desk chairs, for example, the office stool or the classic leather "executive chair."
• Some desk chairs support a healthy and upright posture, while others contribute to poor posture.
• By optimizing your desk chair, health benefits and significant positive long-term effects can be achieved.
• The best alternative is an ergonomic sit-stand stool like Deskspace's, as it supports and enforces a consistently healthy back posture.

Types of Office Chairs Available on the Market

First, let's look at the different types of desk chairs and their distinctions. This section initially covers the most common chairs in Germany.

We will examine these types of desk chairs today:

• Classic desk chair
• Bucket office chair
• Office stool
• Sit-stand stool

When choosing your desk chair, you should take your time – because you will spend a lot of time on it in the coming months and years. Many people use a single office chair for ten or more years, provided, of course, it is of good quality and made of high-quality materials.

When you look at the types of desk chairs, you should pay attention to a few things regardless:

• Appearance of the desk chair
• Quality and materials of the desk chair
• Adjustment ranges and other functions
• Type and comfort of the upholstery

Furthermore, not every desk chair is ideal for working at a height-adjustable desk, yet one in seven employees already uses one. Here, you can check out Deskspace's ergonomic sit-stand stool, as it is suitable for both standing and sitting work. Feel free to visit our detailed product page!

The Classic Office Chair

One of the most widespread types of desk chairs is the classic chair with a comfortable backrest and armrests. Here, you can adjust many things, such as your headrest or armrests. The classic office chair is designed for you to perform your work as comfortably as possible, but it only in a few cases promotes a healthy back posture. 

The backrest of a classic desk chair usually consists of one of these materials:

• Mesh fabric
• Leather
• Plastic or cotton

The classic desk chair stands for comfort and usually a relatively simple & timeless look. The classic leather "executive chair" can be found in most offices today. To adjust your desk chair correctly, you should ensure that your knees are at a 90-degree angle and that your forearms can rest on the table at this angle. You should always keep your backrest as upright as possible; do not lean back too far.

The price difference for classic desk chairs is very large – inexpensive models start at around 50 Euros, but then offer little comfort. Cheap chairs often give way too much and thus do not promote a healthy back posture or good core stability. In addition, the surface of cheaper chairs is usually made of plastic, which makes you sweat more in summer.

Bucket Desk Chair

The bucket desk chair is one of the types that places more emphasis on ergonomics. The design of these seating options is often inspired by racing cars, in which the seats are precisely adapted to the driver's back. The bucket desk chair usually has a significantly greater variety of adjustment options and functions; furthermore, the backrest does not really give way and promotes an upright back.

The bucket desk chair is primarily used by gaming enthusiasts. It offers good side support and combines comfort with a healthy back posture, even if it is still not ideal. The price for a bucket desk chair also varies greatly, but they start at around 150 Euros.

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Office Stool & Ergonomic Sit-Stand Stool

The office stool is a functional seating solution for your workday – because its location can usually be easily changed. The office stool has a padded surface and a frame usually made of aluminum or stainless steel. The height can typically be adjusted via a gas spring; otherwise, the office stool has no adjustment options and is very durable.

Advantage: The office stool automatically keeps your back upright, and you also have to adjust the table to a suitable height. There are no armrests or backrests. This makes it one of the more ergonomic types of desk chairs.

Ideal Solution? – The Ergonomic Sit-Stand Stool for the Office

If you want an ergonomic desk chair, you should opt for an ergonomic sit-stand stool like the Deskspace Motion. It has been developed and built to protect your health and improve your posture in every respect. This type of desk chair helps you stay fit and focused even on long days.

These are the benefits if you choose an ergonomic sit-stand stool as your desk chair:

• Better blood circulation due to a more upright posture
• Higher stress resistance and better concentration
• Better back posture and protection for the spine
• Less tension and muscle pain
• Easy switching between sitting and standing work
• Durability and easy change of location
• Low acquisition costs and no components prone to repair

The Deskspace Motion is an ideal solution if you are looking for a new desk chair. The rubberized bottom ensures that the stool cannot slip and provides a firm grip even when working while standing. The stool is constantly in 360-degree motion, and your body has to stabilize itself – a big plus for your posture.

If you want to learn more about this type of desk chair, feel free to visit the Deskspace website!

Conclusion: Choosing the Right Office Chair

When choosing your ideal desk chair, many different aspects are important – but primarily your habits and preferences. If you don't sit too often and for too long at a time, you can also opt for a comfortable, classic office chair that is softly padded and has a backrest.

However, the ideal solution is an ergonomic sit-stand stool like Deskspace's. It ensures a healthy back posture and good blood circulation in your body. It is probably the "healthiest" type of desk chair.

We hope this blog article on the types of desk chairs was helpful to you!