Working in an office or at home usually entails spending a significant amount of time seated in an office chair, which puts stress on your back.  To avoid developing or aggravating back problems, it's critical to have an ergonomic office chair that supports the lower back and promotes proper posture.

As a result, we put together some helpful tips you should consider when purchasing the perfect office chair for you. We’ve also added some of the many chairs available at The Office Store, with descriptions and photographs for some insight.

• Deciding your budget

The first thing to consider when purchasing an office chair is your budget. What's the most you're willing to spend on the perfect chair for you? The Office Store has chairs in a variety of price levels to fit your needs. However, after you've decided on a budget, it'll be much easier to sort through the many chairs available. In fact, our website allows you to select by price from high to low or from low to high. Also, at  The Office Store has a chairs available at a price range from €70 to €1,000.

Lowest price chairs available at The Office Store:

• First High Back Operator Chair 640x640x985-1175mm Blue KF98506
• First Calypso Operator Chair 640x640x985-1175mm 2 Lever Upholstered Black KF90958
• First High Back Operators Chair with Fixed Arms 640x640x985-1175mm Charcoal KF839242

High back Mesh Operator Chair – Black with Height adjustable arms

It's one of our favourites at the workplace, and it's made by our own The Office Store brand at an affordable price of €155.00. The chair includes two height-adjustable levers. Simply pull on the lever directly under the seat to modify the height. The other lever adjusts the tilt level of the chair that suits you best. 

The chair includes:

• 2 Lever Mechanism
• Gas Lift Weight Limit 150KG
• Height Adjustable Arms
• Supportive Mesh Back
• Profiled Seat
• 2 Year warranty

• The type of chair 

Another important factor to consider is the type of chair you want. There are many different designs to pick from, and your workplace may have specific needs. For example, the size of your office may necessitate the use of a small chair. If you want it to be more compact, you might use a stool-style desk. Also, some chairs don't have armrests; is this something you'd like? When choosing the appropriate chair for you, think about which features are most essential to you.

Chairs for different requirements at The Office Store: 

2 Lever adjustable chair - High Back Operator Chair - Black with adjustable arms

Ergonomic Chair - Teknik 2900BL Ergo Twin Blue Fabric Chair

Chair with adjustable arm rests - High Back Operator Chair - Black with adjustable arms

• Lumbar Support

Sitting in a chair without support for an extended period of time can induce slouching in the lower back and strain on the lumbar spine's tissues. As a result, the chair must be capable of supporting our lumbar to avoid discomfort. 

Chairs with Lumbar support available at The Office Store: 

- Teknik 6905 Lumbar Massage Black Chair

- First Calypso Operator Chair with Adjustable Arms 640x640x990-1160mm Lumbar Polyurethane KF822929

- First Calypso Operator Chair with Lumbar Pump with Adjustable Arms 640x640x990-1160mm Black KF822912

• Material 

When purchasing an office chair, the material quality is also an important factor to consider. You'll need to think about the type of chair fabric that will best suit your needs and requirements. A fabric chair, for example, can absorb more allergens and dust mites than a leather fabric chair, so if you suffer from allergies, a leather chair may be better for you. Moreover, leather chairs are popular in the office because of their durability and sophisticated appearance.

Leather chairs available at The Office Store: 

• Teknik 6914 Milan Leather Faced Exec Chair
• Teknik 6925BLK Goliath Duo Black Chair
• Teknik 6901BLK Kendal Black Executive Chair