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    • F Offline
      fbartels
      last edited by

      My 54 year old body is sending me various signals that I should have a better ergonomic setup for the many hours spent sitting in front of my computer absorbed in SketchUp creations. Do any of you have chairs that you really like, or can recommend, that ideally don't cost a small fortune?

      With hope of keeping the aging joints semi-happy.

      Thanks

      Fred

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        mateo soletic
        last edited by

        Fred,
        I seem to have the same problem so Ill be closely following this thread to see if there are any suggestions.
        mateo

        [Concept Illustrations](http://concept-illustrations.com/)

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          dudekracked
          last edited by

          hi guys, try this website

          Just a moment...

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          (www.ergotron.com)

          although its not a chair recommendation,i hope that it could at least help

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          • soloS Offline
            solo
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            I have a lazy-boy cross office chair that reclines, swivels, swings, pretty much moves in every direction and is very comfortable (in fact I even fallen asleep in it on occasion when modeling extended past my conscious threshold)
            I believe that you need to get something that is most comfortable and will work with your style of computer operation, price should not be a factor as you need to realize that it will be a chair you will use most and spend the majority of your wake hours in.

            http://www.solos-art.com

            If you see a toilet in your dreams do not use it.

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              Alex Jenyon
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              Aerons are the way to go - the most amazing, most comfortable chairs on the planet. They're like gold dust at every studio I've worked in - I've only ever got my hands on a slightly gaffa-taped example deemed too 'shabby' for the flame suites... and it's STILL the best chair ever.

              Only problem is that they're probably the most expensive chair on the planet, too (about $800-ish, or the same number of sterling ๐Ÿ˜ข )

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              Herman Miller - Modern Furniture for the Office and Home

              Inventive designs, technologies and related services that improve the human experience wherever people work, heal, learn and live.

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              (www.hermanmiller.com)

              Second best would probably be one of the ergonomic 'kneeling' chairs - but make sure you get a good version, and not a cheap import with really thin cushions, 'cos your shins will start to burn like crazy after a couple of hours.

              I bought mine from:

              http://www.sitkneelchairs.co.uk/

              Hope that helps!

              AJ

              Concept artist / Matte painter
              www.aj-concepts.net

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                fbartels
                last edited by

                Pete, Alex and DK,

                Thanks for your ideas.

                Pete, is this chair similar to the model you have? The price is less than half of an Aeron and it looks like it has most of the adjustments I would need.

                Fred

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                  solo
                  last edited by

                  http://cdn.overstock.com/images/products/L10815470.jpg

                  http://www.solos-art.com

                  If you see a toilet in your dreams do not use it.

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                  • ely862meE Offline
                    ely862me
                    last edited by

                    u really don t want to see how i m working(isn t really a work but something like that) at my pc ๐Ÿ˜†

                    Elisei (sketchupper)


                    Before no life was done on Earth it was THE LIFE ITSELF...GOD
                    Come and See EliseiDesign

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                      ely862me
                      last edited by

                      this is for kings ๐Ÿ˜„

                      Elisei (sketchupper)


                      Before no life was done on Earth it was THE LIFE ITSELF...GOD
                      Come and See EliseiDesign

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                      • boofredlayB Offline
                        boofredlay
                        last edited by

                        I don't suggest a solid surface chair. Meaning, get one with mesh back and seat. I have to use a blanket on my chair at home or the seat gets too hot when I am working. This is what I have at home:

                        http://www.isupplier.com.au/images/OC-7402_large.png

                        The one I use at work has a mesh back and seat and is ultra comfortable. I am considering getting a couple for home. I will look tomorrow and post the one I have because I cannot remember the brand nor can I find it online right now but it is much like the HM Aeron.

                        http://www.theglassoffice.co.uk/go_images/fastrak_seating_aeron_1.jpg

                        I don't know how much it costs or if it is comfortable but this one is killer to look at:

                        http://gizmodo.com/assets/resources/2007/02/futurework_chair_485-1.jpg

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                        (gizmodo.com)

                        Or when you need to get out of the office in a hurry:

                        http://cache.gizmodo.com/assets/resources/2008/02/ejector-seat-office-chair.jpg

                        http://www.coroflot.com/boofredlay

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                          marked001
                          last edited by

                          just recently got the Allsteel Relate (on the left) because they were offering them to architects/designers for very cheap...not bad.. the metal arms 'look' cool..but arent too comfy on the elbows..haha..

                          http://www.allsteeloffice.com/NR/rdonlyres/49D644AC-00D5-4C39-8355-40E4D31D654F/0/leather_3quart_hero.jpg

                          before this, i had a Haworth x99 that I also got extremely cheap when they were intro'd.. did not really hold up though... was definitely comfy though..

                          http://www.ergonomicchairs.ca/3/images/Haworth X99.jpg

                          http://www.revision21vis.com

                          instagram: revi21on

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                            lewiswadsworth
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                            Who needs comfort? I want my furniture to be deeply intimidating!

                            harkonnen.jpg

                            Giger only want $15K for each one. What a deal.

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                            The official WebSite of H.R.Giger-Auction

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                            (www.hrgiger.com)

                            col sporcar si trova

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                              solo
                              last edited by

                              Dang!!

                              That's one mean looking chair, Darth Vader must have one.

                              I actually like it a lot.

                              http://www.solos-art.com

                              If you see a toilet in your dreams do not use it.

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                              • boofredlayB Offline
                                boofredlay
                                last edited by

                                Ok, it is the Haworth Zody chair we have. We have some with the fabric cushion seat and some with the mesh seat. Virtually everything, even your attitude is adjustable with this chair.

                                http://www.haworth.com/haworth_admin/images/1_97854 B-Main.jpg

                                http://www.coroflot.com/boofredlay

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