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The Best Ergonomic Home Chairs

You might be surprised at how much harm can be done by something as low impact as sitting -- especially if you do it for hours at a time. The wrong type of chair can lead to back, leg and neck injuries, and also cause fatigue. The right type of chair, on the other hand, can prevent strain and injuries and help to energize you and keep you going for a long work day. If you spend long hours sitting down, a quality ergonomic chair is an investment you can't afford to pass up.

  1. Herman Miller

    • Herman Miller is an upscale manufacturer of some of the best ergonomic chairs on the market, including the award-winning Aeron chair, widely regarded as the Cadillac of ergonomic chairs, although the company might have outdone itself with its more recent creation, the Embody. The Celle chair also provides excellent support with a more affordable price tag. All Herman Miller chairs come with a 12-year warranty.

    Eames

    • If the Aeron chair is a Cadillac, then the Eames Lounge Chair is a Rolls-Royce. This chair is considered as much a work of modern art as it is a piece of furniture, and can be found on display at New York's Museum of Modern Art. It's designed to be as ergonomic and comfortable as it is beautiful. Eames also offers a line of office chairs that meld design and beauty with comfort and ergonomic support.

    Humanscale

    • Humanscale is newer to the ergonomic chair industry, but its chairs have already won international awards for design and ease of use. The Freedom Chair is designed to be fitted once, with no need for further readjustments, and with as few controls as necessary to achieve optimum fit and support. The Liberty chair has a mesh back designed to automatically adjust itself to the user's spine.

    Steelcase

    • Steelcase is a powerhouse of office furniture, and the company's ergonomic chairs are no exception. One of its best chairs, the Leap chair, constantly adjusts itself to your body's movements to provide continual support. It is also designed to regulate body temperature. The Think chair has also won multiple awards and is designed for ultimate support and flexibility.

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