Swivel Armchair

Office Swivel Armchair

We all live quite busy lives and spend the larger part of our day at work. Those of us that work in offices sit comfortably at our desks, tapping away on the computer and answering phone calls. Though few of us really put much thought or concern into maintaining a good level of comfort in the office, especially in terms of our seating; we’re usually given a chair when we begin work and are stuck with it until our office decides otherwise. One invention that is helping people maintain a good level of comfort is the swivel armchair, which was actually invented by the former US president Thomas Jefferson, who is also noted for inventing a number of other useful devices in his time.

If you’re not already familiar with the swivel armchair, it is simply a revolving seat that rests on a central post allowing the person to swivel 360 degrees. Most of these chair designs come with a number of different adjustments, for example you can raise or lower the seats height or change the back support angle to suit your eye line.

Swivel armchairs made for the office environment usually come in a standard design with the functions already mentioned, as well as two arm rests, which are great for those that do a lot of typing. The standard versions have fabric covers and seat cushions that come in a range of different contour shapes, which fit the curves of your back and buttocks adding to your overall comfort. Let’s not also forget the addition of wheels on the centrally located legs, these help us to quickly shift our position while working, or just get around without needing to get up.

Swivel Armchair

If you’ve ever been in your bosses’ office you may have noticed his or her swivel armchair is slightly larger and commonly covered in a sleek leather cover giving it the appearance of a throne on wheels. The functions of this model are basically the same as the standard office versions, though this model allows for a freer pivot, for example, as you lean back the chair also leans back on the central post giving extra comfort to the seated person. The leather cover is not only a status symbol, but also helps to resist sweat soaking into the seat and creating a damp smelly seat over time.

If you work in an office and spend hours at your desk, then remember your seat is an important and well used piece of equipment that can either bring you comfort and joy, making your work time fly by quicker; or it could lead to back pain and a hernia. Getting a swivel armchair will definitely helps making your working life easier.