Unless you really plan on investing in Steelcase’s opulently ridiculous treadmill desk, like our own Rob Enderle, you’re going to need something to cradle you as you work. Inexpensive office chairs might look fine at first blush, but given the number of sheer hours you’ll spend in it, skimping is ill-advised. A long-haul trucker wouldn’t tolerate the crunchy foam seat from a Ford Festiva, and you shouldn’t try to use a $30 task chair meant for a dorm room. More expensive chairs will buy you better, sturdier materials, plus more points to adjust and tune the chair to your liking. At the very least, look for one that can swivel, tilt, move up and down, and offer lumbar support. A better office chair will allow seat pans to slide back and forth, tilt independently of the backrest, and armrests to raise and lower.
