When selecting a chair, it is important to consider factors such as size, adjustment capabilities, and overall comfort. The following guidelines will assist in providing features to consider when selecting a chair. The chairs available for telework are not the exact chairs we have at the lab. It will be helpful for you to know the name of your chair to help you in choosing the right telework chair. You can refer to this link to help you identify your chair model.
Height
Feature – Allows chair to adjust height up and down.
Position - Should adjust to allow hips to be slightly higher than the knees and feet firmly supported on the floor or footrest.
Note: For work surfaces that are not adjustable, you may need to adjust the height of the chair in order for your arms to be positioned comfortably which may require use of a footrest.
Backrest
Features – Height, angle, contour, and thickness
Position – Provides adequate support to the back and promote natural sitting posture.
Seat Depth
Features - Allows for the seat of the chair to move forward and back in order to accommodate an individual’s thigh length.
Position - Optimal seat depth should allow 1-2 inches behind the back of the knees and the front of the seat of the chair.
Note: Some chairs may not have the capability to adjust seat depth. If that is the case, look for a chair with a deep seat that will allow for 1-2 inches behind the back of the knees.
Arm Support
Features: Ability of the armrest to adjust up and down, in and out, angled, and forward and back.
Position – Armrests should provide support to arms without elevation of the shoulders.
Note: Some chairs may have limited adjustment capabilities. Look for armrests that can adjust in height and are roughly the same width as your shoulders.
The Laboratory Ergonomics Team has selected the following chairs for work from home use. All of these chairs offer the support and adjustability needed for comfortable desk work. These chairs are available in the eBuy Telework Equipment & Accessories Catalog. If you need help choosing from among these chairs, please reach out to your Division Ergo Advocate. Please note: available chairs may change based on available inventory. Delivery times vary.
This chair will suit a lot of different sitting styles and body sizes (small, medium and large). Confirm seat height and depth will meet the customers needs. If you use a Steelcase Leap, Soma A/B, Herman Miller Aeron A/B, or All Steel Acuity chair at the lab this chair might work well for you.
Features:
Tool-Less Assembly: Assembly requires the arms to be screwed into the chair, all other pieced clip into place.
Breathable mesh back
Adjustable lumbar support
41.75"Hx 29.5"W x 29.5"D
Height adjustable seat from 16 3/4" - 21 3/4"
Depth adjustable seat from 16 ¼” – 18 ½"
Height and width adjustable armrests
Adjustable tilt lets you lean back (recline) or sit upright
Casters suitable for hardwood or carpeted floors
Rated for users up to 300lbs
Cost: $299.99
Charcoal color: Item#: 24383115 Mfr: UN55655CC (Out of stock)
Salmon color: Item#: 24383113 Mfr:UN55654-CC
Carolina color: Item #24383111 Mfr:UN55656-CC
To Purchase: Go to eBuy-Telework Equipment and Supplies- Enter Item # in Search box
Note: This Chair is delivered unassembled. See Assembly Instructions for details. If you require a chair that needs assembly, please submit an ePro Requisition. Include the chair name and item # in the item description field, add a line to the requisition for the $45 cost for assembly and note your telework address in the comments field. Chairs requiring assembly can take an additional 7-10 days for delivery. Please contact the Procurement Help Desk procurementhelp@lbl.gov if you have any questions.
Items in the eBuy catalog could change based on market availability and alternatives may be offered
This chair will suit a lot of different sitting styles and many body sizes (small and medium). This is good choice for petite customers. Confirm seat height and depth will meet the customers needs. If you use a Steelcase Leap, Soma A/B or Herman Miller Aeron A/B sized chair at the lab this chair might work well for you.
Features:
Height adjustable armrests. Armrests adjust 3 inches up/down (from 13-16") Note: armrest width is NOT adjustable so they may be too wide for small body sizes.
Cost: $141.23 Item #: 136815 Mfr: 24115-CC
To Purchase: Go to eBuy-Telework Equipment and Supplies- Enter Item # in Search box
Note: This Chair is delivered unassembled. See Assembly/ Adjustment Instructions for details. If you require a chair that needs assembly, please submit an ePro Requisition. Include the chair name and item # in the item description field, add a line to the requisition for the $45 cost for assembly and note your telework address in the comments field. Chairs requiring assembly can take an additional 7-10 days for delivery. Please contact the Procurement Help Desk procurementhelp@lbl.gov if you have any questions.
Items in the eBuy catalog could change based on market availability and alternatives may be offered
This chair will suit different sitting style and larger body sizes. Confirm seat height and depth will meet the customers needs. If you use an Allsteel Acuity, Soma C or Herman Miller Aeron C sized chair at the lab this chair might work well for you.
Features:
Seat Width: 23.6" x Depth 19.9" Note: depth is NOT adjustable
Height adjustable armrests Note: armrest width is NOT adjustable
Cost: $256.73 Item #: 1680262 Mfr: 28354-CC
To Purchase: Go to eBuy-Telework Equipment and Supplies- Enter Item # in Search box
Note: This Chair is delivered unassembled. See Assembly/Adjustment Instructions for details. If you require a chair that needs assembly, please submit an ePro Requisition. Include the chair name and item # in the item description field, add a line to the requisition for the $45 cost for assembly and note your telework address in the comments field. Chairs requiring assembly can take an additional 7-10 days for delivery. Please contact the Procurement Help Desk procurementhelp@lbl.gov if you have any questions.
Items in the eBuy catalog could change based on market availability and alternatives may be offered
This chair will suit a lot of different sitting styles and body sizes (small and medium). Confirm seat height and depth will meet the customers needs. If you use a Steelcase Leap or Soma B/C at the lab this chair might work well for you.
Features:
Overall Dimensions: 41.9"H x 26.6"W x 25.2”D
Seat Dimensions: 19.7"W x 17.1"D; Back Dimension: 20.1"W
Height and width adjustable arms for maximum comfort
Seat depth adjustment
Tilt tension controlled rate for easy recline and tilt lock for locking tilt function
Three levers to modify: angle of back relative to seat, tilt (free float or infinite locking) and forward tilt.
Fabric high back chair
Cost: $298.37 Item #: 24298397 | Model #: HONVL283A2VA10T
To Purchase: Go to eBuy-Telework Equipment and Supplies- Enter Item # in Search box
Note: This Chair is delivered unassembled. If you require a chair that needs assembly, please submit an ePro Requisition. Include the chair name and item # in the item description field, add a line to the requisition for the $45 cost for assembly and note your telework address in the comments field. Chairs requiring assembly can take an additional 7-10 days for delivery. Please contact the Procurement Help Desk procurementhelp@lbl.gov if you have any questions.
Items in the eBuy catalog could change based on market availability and alternatives may be offered
This chair will suit a lot of different sitting styles and body sizes (medium and large). Confirm seat height and depth will meet the customers needs. If you use a Steelcase Leap. Soma B/C, Herman Miller Aeron B/C, or All Steel Acuity chair at the lab this chair might work well for you.
Features:
Black mesh back and fabric seat
Lumbar support, seat height adjustment offer customized comfort
Overall dimensions: 39.8 - 44.9"H x 27.6"W x 29.1"D
Height-adjustable arms to support the shoulders and upper body
Cost: $337.27 Item #: 1922857 | Model #: 28831
To Purchase: Go to eBuy-Telework Equipment and Supplies- Enter Item # in Search box
Note: This Chair is delivered unassembled. See Assembly/Adjustment Instructions for details. If you require a chair that needs assembly, please submit an ePro Requisition. Include the chair name and item # in the item description field, add a line to the requisition for the $45 cost for assembly and note your telework address in the comments field. Chairs requiring assembly can take an additional 7-10 days for delivery. Please contact the Procurement Help Desk procurementhelp@lbl.gov if you have any questions.
Items in the eBuy catalog could change based on market availability and alternatives may be offered
This chair will suit a lot of different sitting styles and body sizes (medium and large). Confirm seat height and depth will meet the customers needs. If you use a Steelcase Leap. Soma B/C, Herman Miller Aeron B/C, or All Steel Acuity chair at the lab this chair might work well for you.
Features:
Seat Size: 17-21"H x 18.5"W
Back Size: 29"H x 19"W
Seat Depth - 16 1/4 - 19 1/4 inches
Seat Height - 17 1/8 - 21 1/2 inches
Height and width adjustable armrests
Adjustable lumbar support
Advanced synchro-tilt mechanism with tilt tension control
Upright tilt lock secures chair in many upright positions
4-way stretch mesh back
Cost: $337.50 Item #: 24381749 | Model #: HON12M2AMLU10TK
To Purchase: Go to eBuy-Telework Equipment and Supplies- Enter Item # in Search box
Note: This Chair is delivered unassembled. If you require a chair that needs assembly, please submit an ePro Requisition. Include the chair name and item # in the item description field, add a line to the requisition for the $45 cost for assembly and note your telework address in the comments field. Chairs requiring assembly can take an additional 7-10 days for delivery. Please contact the Procurement Help Desk procurementhelp@lbl.gov if you have any questions.
Items in the eBuy catalog could change based on market availability and alternatives may be offered
$353
This chair will suit a lot of different sitting styles and body shapes (medium and large).