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Selecting the right Office Chair
Selecting a good office chair with the right comfort and ergonomic features is really important, especially if the users are going to be sitting in it for long periods of time. PARRS have a wide choice of office chairs so consider budget, comfort, support and features when deciding on the right one for you.
When making your choice think about the following features:-
What type of office chair will suit your needs; PARRS offer:-
Operator Chairs
Tend to come as high or medium back providing support to the whole back and shoulders. Our range includes budget and premium priced operator chairs that are suitable for varying hours of use. Most are available with optional armrests.
Draughter Chairs
High level chairs available with medium or high back. Designed for counter and draught work.
Manager/Executive Chairs
More generously proportioned than an operator chair and usually more deeply upholstered in a hardwearing fabric, faux leather or leather. Suitable when users day-to day duties are varied and do not involve intense repeated tasks such as constant keyboard use.
24 Hour Chairs
Seating that is in constant use for long periods by one or more users. They have a stronger build than normal contract office chairs and are usually more generously upholstered for increased comfort.
Recommended Usage:
Look out for our recommended usages that will be any of the following:-
Up to 3 Hours - Light use Designed for occasional use
Up to 5 Hours - Moderate use Designed for light office use
Up to 8 Hours - General use Designed for normal office environments
Up to 12 Hours - General use Designed for normal office environments
Up to 24 Hours - Sustained use Designed to meet more demanding environments and uses such as control rooms and call centres, they are rated up to 27 stone
