For Ultimate Ergonomic Comfort and Style, Choose the X-Chair

November 7, 2017 By Better Office Furniture

Imagine the perfect office chair. Do you see it? Can you feel it?

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A chair that not only looks good, but feels even better. It is distinct in style and function, and built to last with its modern use of comfort technology and multi-dimensional ergonomic adjustment capabilities.

It is the new and improved X-Chair.

Other ergonomic furniture simply has elements that are meant to provide support and stability, but the X-Chair takes what you know and love about ergonomic seating to the next level. This chair literally works with your body, shaping itself to fit your everyday needs. It is built with a height-adjustable backrest, seating that can be adjusted for both depth and height, multi-dimensional armrests, a comfortable headrest that can be angled or adjusted, and the ability to change and lock the tilt of the chair. How? The X-Chair has become one-of-a-kind in ergonomic technology through the feat of things like Dynamic Variable Lumbar Support and SciFloat Infinite Recline technology, which provides the perfect support from head to toe.

The X-Chair: An Ergonomic Miracle

Better Office Furniture has previously told you of the many benefits of ergonomic furniture and all we have to offer, but we are here to tell you that the X-Chair takes those benefits even farther. These chairs don’t only provide a comfortable cushion, proper angling and adjustment, and wheels for mobility.

The X-Chair utilizes SciFloat Infinite Recline technology that allows for effortless movement by adjusting and reclining to match your unique body weight and height, which has been proven to increase energy levels, memory and concentration abilities, and improved blood circulation in the arms, legs and feet. Motion and circulation are additionally improved in the arms and hands with 4-dimensional armrests that allow for the height, width, depth and angle of the armrests to be simply adjusted to allow for greater stability and movement.

Meanwhile, the Dynamic Variable Lumbar support allows the chair to move with your body without the need for adjustments during the day and the backrest fits perfectly with the curvature of your neck and spine to provide you with the best support possible. The X-Chair uses the technology of today to provide the greatest support for your head and neck, lumbar, arms, back, and the free movement of your whole body.

Better Office Furniture has the Perfect X-Chair for You!

We know how much you are going to want this chair, so we have specially selected the best X-Chairs on the market to sell directly to you at our St. Charles location. We have six options currently in-store that you can come in and test run, including an X-Chair side chair, nesting chair, and a variety of computer task chairs! We not only want to give you options, we encourage you to come see and feel for yourself how truly comfortable these chairs are.

The X-Side Chair

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Want to experience ultimate comfort on a budget? The X-Side Chair combines the comfort of Flex Mesh technology with a unique design and modern ergonomic support. This inexpensive beauty shows you that even simple designs can be stylish and can easily adjust to fit your unique needs.

The X-Stack Chair

If you need comfortable, ergonomically-friendly, stackable, and mobile folding chairs; the X-Stack Chair is just what you need. You will never look at a nesting chair the same way again, because these chairs utilize both Flex Mesh Technology and a pivoting backrest that allows for comfort and durability despite their general use and fair price. Now you can hold large-scale events or meetings with great ease, ensure that all your staff or guests are sitting in great comfort, and still find simplicity in their storage and transportation from place to place.

The X1 Task Chair

Styled for comfort and support with Flex Mesh technology, this task chair is perfect for individuals that sit for long periods of time and are more sensitive to potential pain and discomfort. The mesh technology is not only aesthetically pleasing, it also allows for airflow and durability as it moves with your neck and back rather than compressing it. Some have described sitting in the X1 Task Chair’s mesh seating as being suspended in the air, almost as if you are floating in comfort.

The X2 Executive Task Chair

Enjoy the ultimate feeling of comfort with K-Sport Advanced Performance fabric. It combines the same benefits provided by the Flex Mesh Technology of the X1 Task Chair with even better breathability, circulation, weight dispersal, compression resistance, and durability. Plus, the fabric in the X2 Executive Task Chair provides a beautiful look and incredibly soft touch, making it a more bold and polished choice in task chairs.

The X4 Leather Executive Chair

To go for an even classier look, the X4 is the premium leather model of the three. If you are looking for a chair that will meet your ultimate expectations, this is the one for you! You won’t find any other leather chair that is as sleek, supple and polished as this elegant beauty. All while providing you with the ergonomic technology and comfort that you deserve.

We know that you spend 40-hours a week working hard at your desk and here at Better Office Furniture, we never believe you should have to sacrifice comfort or style. The X-Chair is the best combination of both with its bold and elegant design, including our very own selection of unique fabrics, and ultimate pain-free comfort that is guaranteed to bring even more productivity to your work week.

These chairs usually range from $750 to $1,250 per chair, but visit Better Office Furniture in-store today and we will give you special prices you won’t want to miss! We are conveniently located in St. Charles, MO, just off Highway 370 and Elm Point Industrial Drive, near the Saint Charles Soccer Complex Park. Give us a call at 314-266-9083 to schedule an appointment today!

Using Ergonomic Chairs to Improve Your Workspace and Health

December 28, 2016 By Better Office Furniture

How would you like to feel less stressed, less stiff, and ready to take on the rest of your day after you leave your 9-to-5 work day? What if I said that investing in ergonomic chairs could vastly improve your health and the productivity you maintain in your workspace?

While it is no longer a little-known secret, there are still many questions that people just like you have about the benefits of ergonomic chairs. So, Better Office Furniture of St. Louis, MO is here to answer all your common questions about ergonomic chairs and how they can improve your life in the office or at home.

What are ergonomic chairs?

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Unlike your run of the mill office chair, an ergonomic chair has some additional features that place specific focus on key parts of your body that experience the most tension, including the neck, arms, back and knees. Ergonomic chairs can benefit a wide-range of individuals, yet each person should take into consideration their specific height and weight, their type of desk, and what type of tasks they are regularly required to perform in their home or office setting.

Specifically, ergonomic seating often includes a cushion that allows you to sit comfortably for hours at a time, armrests that allow your shoulders to remain relaxed and have your elbows sit at a 90-degree angle; and a seat that is height adjustable to allow your feet to remain flat, your thighs to be parallel to the floor, and your arms to rest at the height of the desk. In addition, the backrests of ergonomic chairs usually can adjust up, down, and at an angle to preserve your posture; while also including low back support. Lastly, ergonomic chairs may swivel and have wheels for easier movability, to reduce the need to reach for objects and focus on different office items (e.g. telephone, printed materials, keyboard and mouse, monitor, stapler, etc.) without the need to turn your head constantly.

Why are ergonomic chairs important?

The United States has continuously spent more on healthcare than any other country for quite some time, particularly to address common safety and health problems associated with poor business environments for employees. This includes American employees spending more time sitting at work, in part due to shorter and fewer breaks, and less time exerting any physical effort throughout their overall lifestyle.

While some of us feel it more than others at the end of each work day, consistently sitting at a desk every day places extreme pressure on specific and vital areas of our bodies. When you are improperly seated for an extended period, such will inevitably lead to health problems like lower back, knee, wrist, and neck pain due to inadequate support.

Thus, ergonomic chairs are important because they encourage less of a sedentary lifestyle and ensuring that your body is properly supported no matter what.

What are the benefits of ergonomic chairs?

One of the most sought after questions is, “Do ergonomic chairs really work?” The answer is yes, assuming you have picked out the right ergonomic chair to fit your needs. If your chair is well-designed, like those throughout the Better Office Furniture selection, it will allow you to sit in a more fixed and balanced position. And while an ergonomic chair provides you with more balanced support, it is still important for you to be aware of how you are sitting and that you refrain from slouching.

If your chair and the rest of your workstation fits your working needs, then you are likely to see a gradual number of health benefits. Unlike a traditional chair, an ergonomic chair reduces the amount of stress placed on your main body structures. The cushion, headrest, and backrest provides lumbar support that encourages you to correct your posture, while height adjustable features allow your feet to remain flat on the floor, your knees at a 90-degree angle, and your hips parallel to the floor. These will not only reduce stiffness and back pain, due to the support of your spine’s natural curve, but you will also experience long-term benefits for yourself and your company.

Studies have shown that when employees experience less pain, stiffness, and fatigue in the office setting, they can have improved productivity due to being more present and focused on the various tasks of the day. In addition, reducing or eliminating these distractions encourages employees to interact with co-workers and clients more easily, while also providing more energy towards creating more effective projects and solving office issues more readily.

All of this can lead to employees missing fewer days at work, increasing the quality of work being performed, reducing employee absenteeism and retention rates. It also increases job satisfaction and assurance overall. Lastly, businesses are more likely to adhere to OSHA requirements due to fewer workplace injuries and illnesses, and ultimately will save the company tons of money that can then be put back towards employees and improving the office environment even further.

How long do ergonomic chairs last?

While this can depend on the initial price and quality of the chair purchased, and if you have selected an ergonomic chair that directly fits your needs, the average office chair should last anywhere from five to ten years. The lifespan of your ergonomic chair will also depend on the environment in which your chair resides, including the temperature, how often it is used and how the chair is treated overall.

What types of ergonomic chairs does Better Office Furniture offer?

While Better Office Furniture of St. Louis does have several beautifully crafted guest chairs with and without rollers, we also offer a great selection of different ergonomic chairs to suit your needs.

If you are looking for something more modest in price and yet high in features, we have some used Steelcase Criterion or Drive Task Chairs and Haworth Improve Chairs that are just under a $100 (these have sold out since this blog was originally posted, but contact us for other options!). If you are looking for an ergonomic chair with more cushion and expanded features, our Mid Back Cushioned Chair, Task Chairs, Express KB Series, and High Back Executive Chairs are all under $300 and will provide you with the best arm and back support. If you’re able to spend a bit more to get the ultimate support from head to toe, check out our Express ON Series or Drafting Chairs, Task Chair, Plush Big Mans, or the incredibly comfortable Global 2526 Robust Two Tone 500 Capacity Office Chair that are guaranteed to make you look forward to your everyday workday.

Have any questions about Better Office Furniture’s wide selection of ergonomic chairs or other ergonomic office furniture? Want to know which chair will best suit your needs? Give our founder and owner, Salena Mikos, a direct call at (314) 266-9083 or email us so we can help you find the best chair to fit you and your office space!

Adjustable Height Workstations, Ergonomic Workplaces, and How They can Prevent the “Sitting Disease”

October 28, 2016 By Better Office Furniture

Do you work a 9-to-5 job that keeps you behind a desk all day? Do you feel it has been taking a toll on your physical and mental self?

You’re not alone.

This is a common problem that exists throughout the United States.

Over the last decade, numerous studies have continuously found that over 80-percent of Americans work in some form of blue-collar job, each spending over 2,000 hours each year sitting down. This doesn’t even include the average 13 hours a day Americans, in general, spend sitting down between work and home on a computer; playing games, watching television, reading or surfing the internet. This epidemic – often viewed as the “Sitting Disease” – has not only had a devastating effect on mental health outcomes and eye sight, it has also greatly affected individual sleep patterns, decreases one’s metabolism, increases the likelihood of varicose veins and muscle atrophy, and increases risk for a wide number of physical health conditions (i.e. heart disease, cancer, obesity, musculoskeletal disorders, diabetes, and so on) or even death.

In addition, according to the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), an individual who spends such an extensive amount of time each day being excessively sedentary is more likely to not only be affected by a greater number of lifespan-reducing illnesses, they are also likely to experience more workplace injuries associated with the back, neck, arms, hands, wrists, fingers, shoulders and legs. This in turn may not only cause both short- or long-term physical problems, such can also lead to poor organizational productivity and efficiency, significant loss in income, higher costs for businesses due to medical claims, and at times indefinite disabilities that prevent employees from continuing a regular, full-time work schedule.

Thankfully, Better Office Furniture of St. Louis, MO has a solution…

In recent years, more and more studies have found the innate benefits of ergonomic workplaces, including adjustable height workstations.

Defined, an ergonomic workplace is a work setting that is scientifically designed to fit the needs of the worker, rather than attempting to adapt the physical self to the needs of the job. Such often includes what types of tasks, tools and equipment are required for the employee, but especially includes the necessary work station that the individual needs to reduce any physical stress on their body and prevent any future workplace hazards.

An adjustable height workstation is one of many ways to prevent ergonomic issues in the work setting, whether it is for a large corporation or home-based business. Unlike traditional desks, an adjustable height desk or workstation allows your body to move like it was designed to do so, rather than staying stagnant for hours on end. With the ability to change from sitting to standing positions with great ease, such movement – in addition to more active movements for at least five-minutes every hour – ensures that you maintain good spinal health, circulation throughout your legs and arms, and reduces the risk of muscle fatigue. In addition, individuals tend to have about 20-percent more physical stamina while standing up compared to sitting, and they remain more focused throughout the work day and burn almost triple the calories.

Not only do adjustable height workstations provide you with optimal comfort and health for any individual of any size, you will also be significantly reducing your economic footprint. Additional studies have found that adjustable height workstations help employees maintain a healthy weight and improve air quality due to better office air flow, in addition to utilizing far less resources for workplace tools, equipment, or the need to purchase bulkier and less reliable desks or workstations in the future.

Furthermore, when efforts are taken to significantly reduce common ergonomic hazards, employers and employees are likely to witness a decrease in the number of musculoskeletal disorder based occurrences, an increase in productivity due to heightened employee comfort and workplace satisfaction, higher quality project or product outcomes with a faster turnaround time, fewer absences and turnover rates, lower worker’s compensation costs, and a more positive attitude driven work environment overall.

What we offer…

Adjustable height workstations are great for home office workers, daily computer desk users, high school or college students, blue collar workers stuck in cubicles, and business executives.

DT Electric Table3 Better Office Furniture currently offers electric height-adjustable tables that are 72-inches wide and 24-inches in diameter. These beautifully crafted tables are heavy duty and include an electric console that has features that are easy to utilize, including an LED height indicator that allows you to simple raise and lower the table top to your personally desired height and save programmable presets. The single motor construction can hold up to 220-pounds, has a classic silver base and customizable colored tops in Dark Walnut, White, Cherry, and Gray Speckle.

With a touch of a button, you will be able to quietly and quickly create your own optimal work station and change positions from sitting to standing at your own leisure whether at work or home. Having this power will not only make you happier and more productive with your everyday work, but will also make you feel more empowered and confident as an employee overall. While the initial costs may be higher than your average work station, these ergonomic friendly workstations are worth price and are guaranteed to last for years to come.

So why not improve the lives of your employees, the quality of your products and customer service, and the cost and productivity effectiveness of your company by investing in ergonomic friendly workstations that are truly worth the price?

Better Office Furniture of St. Louis, MO only seeks to provide its customers with high-quality office furniture that will last for years to come. We know how your office furniture is an integral part of your everyday life, so we want to provide you with a more productive work experience in a beautifully crafted office space that demonstrates its value ten-fold.

If you have any questions regarding our current adjustable height workstations or other ergonomic friendly workplace products that can be shipped nationwide, and how to successfully plan your office space, give us a call at (314) 266-9083.