Equipment & ergonomics
What should you look for in an office chair?
What matters are adjustability, stability and fit to body size – for example seat height, seat depth and back support. References to standards or test marks can help with selection but do not replace individual adjustment.
A chair meeting DIN EN 1335 or carrying a test mark meets the basics for screen workstations. Look for tool-free adjustment and a comprehensible guide – an unadjusted chair is barely better than a kitchen chair.
For home use, castors must match the floor: hard castors for carpet, soft ones for parquet and laminate.
Key points
- Adjustable seat height, depth and back support
- DIN EN 1335 as a guide
- Choose castors to match the floor
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