The Desk Chair thread - Page 5 - EDF Forum

nsdjoe · 03-05-2009, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by derosnec

i've sat in the aeron chair a few times and wasn't wowed. i guess i like leather chairs too much.

this was on sale for $230 a few weeks ago. it was very comfy so i decided to get it. good lumbar support (though not adjustable). recline is so-so. but comfy and cushy (though need to break it in). definitely try before buying.

Stratton at Staples

http://www.staples.com/office/suppli...P2154:CL142568

I have an Aeron at work and think it's fine (never been uncomfortable), but I don't like that it doesn't have a headrest. I'd like a chair with a back taller than my head, if possible, so I can lean my head back. I also have a problem spending like $700 on a chair.

The chair above (Stratton) may fit the bill and is about as much as I'd want to spend... anyone have any additional input on it?

thatpfunk · 03-06-2009, 01:16 AM

+10000000 for the steelcase leap. extremely comfortable, especially after +10 hrs

Macdaddy Warsaw · 03-06-2009, 11:11 AM

Haha, I must admit, that the Steelcase Leap + footstool does seem like it would be pretty perfect. I should try one out and give the Aeron to my dad or something if the Leap rocks my world.

moki · 03-09-2009, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Run It

I think the Embody looks pretty sick, has anyone tried it?

Yes. We have Aerons at our office, and I have them in my home as well. They are very comfortable chairs.

The Embody chair I think is less visually attractive than the Aeron (and perhaps less iconic), but I found it to be more supportive and comfortable.

They are both extremely well made and comfortable chairs; I think you'd do fine with either. If you're going to be spending a lot of time sitting, it makes sense to spend some money on a chair to sit in.

You can't do wrong by either of these, IMHO, and some of it will boil down to personal preference. Try sitting in them both for a bit first.

For me, the Embody is enough of a difference in terms of being more comfortable long-term that it gets the nod over the Aeron. It's also more adjustable.

BTW, our local office design company stated that they are doing promos on the Embody at the moment.. and they can be had for just under $1,000... for now.

moki · 03-10-2009, 12:52 AM

Obv. available in colors other than "Papaya/white"

DND · 03-10-2009, 06:04 PM

anyone tall using the leap worklounge? I'm 6"6 and it's my fav chair atm, but I'm not sure whether it'd fit me and I can't find a dealer anywhere around here :/

thanks

**terp** · 03-11-2009, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by steel108

What wasn't good about the Freedom. I have only heard good things about it although I have never sat in one. Where can I test one out in San Francisco?

there's some chair store on 3rd st with a million chairs and many of the premiums mentioned here. i checked them all out before exiting and ordering a freedom online

i'm very happy with it. i'm 6'5/215 and i have the tall model w/o a headrest. when i tried it in the store i found i had to deliberately lean back to even reach the headrest

joshuadalton · 03-11-2009, 03:05 PM

Just got a brand new freedom w/ headrest for $650 shipped!

Slider · 03-12-2009, 04:24 AM

What's the difference between the steelcase leap worklounge and just the steelcase leap chair?

steel108 · 03-12-2009, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Slider

What's the difference between the steelcase leap worklounge and just the steelcase leap chair?

Besides 2k?

The worklounge sure looks more comfortable.

Thanks terp, I'll be sure to check out the store.

Daddy Warbucks · 03-12-2009, 10:27 AM

Has anybody any experience with massage system overlays for regular chairs? Like this:

I'm thinking of getting one from BB&B for about 200, and am wondering if they're durable/effective etc

chisness · 03-13-2009, 02:45 AM

Also on the WorkLounge that ottoman thing flips up so it can become a small desk/table

chisness · 03-18-2009, 01:46 PM

Leaps and WorkLounges are $100 off until March 29th

I'm gonna check out Home Office Solutions in Glenview, IL today. Seems like a good time to pull the trigger since the WL is basically never available at discount.

skier_5 · 03-18-2009, 02:22 PM

i have a leap atm, but i'm moving from malta to london soon. how easy is it to take apart and say, ship it in a box? i have a feeling it might not be so easy to sell here.

Freakin · 03-18-2009, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by skier_5

i have a leap atm, but i'm moving from malta to london soon. how easy is it to take apart and say, ship it in a box? i have a feeling it might not be so easy to sell here.

IIRC the largest piece of mine was the full chair top (seat+back), so the box was bigger than that