Ergonomic & Work Chairs

Modern and contemporary ergonomic and work chairs

While Knoll is known for its classic home furniture pieces, the recent trend towards remote work has made office furniture an essential part of the home. A good ergonomic desk chair is worth its weight in gold, promoting your best, most focused work while providing your body with the support it needs. For this reason, there are a few things to consider before jumping into a home office chair purchase.

What makes an office chair ergonomic?

The field of ergonomics is devoted to finding and supporting the best body posture possible for the workplace. The reason ergonomic office chairs are often highly adjustable is that every body needs something slightly different. For the healthiest posture, your feet should be flat on the floor or otherwise supported so that your hips are open and your spine is able to rest in its natural S-curve. The perfect ergonomic office chair is adjustable so you can make this posture your natural rest position, but also responsive to your body’s movement so it isn’t unnaturally restricted throughout the day.

Mesh vs. solid seatback

The best seatback is a matter of what works best for your body. The classic choice, a solid seatback is one that is shaped by the chairs frame, foam, and soft or sleek fabric. While these chairs tend to be less responsive than their mesh counterparts, office chairs with solid seatbacks can be extraordinarily comfortable and supportive when designed well. Modern work chairs with mesh seatbacks are developed to keep the body in an ergonomic position while also allowing for all the natural movement it makes throughout the day. Mesh office chairs have a different aesthetic than chairs with solid seatbacks, usually looking more industrial and futuristic in design.

Knoll ergonomic and work chairs

From highly adjustable ergonomic chairs to swivel chairs with simpler silhouettes, Knoll has the right modern work chair for your home office setup. The Generation by Knoll Chair and the ReGeneration by Knoll Chair were developed by Formway Design to provide responsive and adjustable places to sit. Both chairs were designed with flexible but supportive materials that enable a wide range of movement while also protecting your lumbar and upper back regions during long hours of sitting.

For a more classic swivel chair design, the Pollock Executive Chair is an elegant option that complements other modern furniture pieces. The Saarinen Executive Swivel Armchair has a similar shape, but with arms that are integrated into the seatback as a part of the cohesive, sculptural design. And if you would like the option of an armless work chair, the Ollo Chair is a minimalist choice that comes in both neutral colors and with pops of blue or red.