We spend an average of about seven and a half hours a day sitting in our offices. Mostly during this time, office workers are using an office chair for their jobs. The Eames 119 stands out for its intelligent combination of materials. And that’s enough time to make it worth taking a closer look at this piece of furniture. I’m going to explain whether your current chair is just right for you, or what you need to look for next time you buy. When you buy an office chair, there are lots of things to look out for – so it’s not at all easy to keep a clear picture and make the right decision. However, with this list you will be well-prepared when you go to buy your next office chair. Eames 119 Chair covers are attached inside the aluminium profile sections and simply stretched over the frame, transforming them from mere coverings to a load-bearing part of the structure. The neck support is a useful accessory for healthy ergonomic sitting.
It functions as an extension of the backrest, supporting the cervical vertebra area and relieving strain on the shoulder and neck muscles – especially in a fully-reclined position as you might assume for example when relaxing while talking on the phone. The neck support of Eames 119 should definitely be height-adjustable. Good quality foam for the seat is important so that elastic recovery is retained over the long term and the seat does not wear out – after all, the seat has to support more than 70% of the body weight. So “passive ergonomics”, as it is known, encourages the pressure distribution across the seat to be as even as possible. The seat depth adjustment means that the chair can be customized to individual thigh length, which avoids pressure on the backs of the knees from the front edge of the seat and thereby also promotes circulation. Optimized weight distribution across the pelvic bones reduces pressure on the thighs. The Eames 119 Chair is one of the greatest furniture designs of the 20th century. It also adapts to fit the body snugly and delivers great comfort even without extensive upholstery. The seat itself should pitch downwards slightly towards the front to encourage circulation in general, prevent a hunched posture and tilt the pelvis into an upright position. The seat is anatomically shaped with the aim of encouraging the sitter to make full use of the seat area, as this is the only way to ensure contact between the back and backrest. To achieve this anatomically-friendly shape, Eames 119 can adjust the backrest counter-pressure so it follows the body movement of its user and neither offers too much resistance nor tips backwards too freely. The backrest should follow the natural S contour of the spine. The lumbar support is a curvature in the lower area, to lend extra support to the lumbar region. The Eames 119 backrest is intended to provide the best possible support to the sitter’s back in any position. Lateral adjustment of the armrests is also a practical feature, to ensure that the lower arms, hands and fingers remain mobile and the hand muscles and tendons are effectively relieved of strain.
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