Designers Don Chadwick and Bill Stumpf set out to revolutionize what a chair ought to be, studying the form, function and the materials. In designing the Aeron chair, they conceived of something that interceded on the sitter's China Air Cooler Mould Manufacturers health when they sat for longer than was recommended. In regards to function they felt that a chair should move and adjust with the sitter as naturally as possible. They also wanted a chair that was durable, easy to repair and easy to take apart. The Aeron chair supports all body types and offers healthy comfort and balanced body support thanks to the innovative suspension and adjustment controls. The design of the chair is excellent for the way the human pelvis naturally tilts forward, and the chair's high, wide and contoured back was designed specifically with the human spine in mind. The armrests glide downward and the "waterfall" front edge of the seat keeps blood circulating in the thighs so that the sitter stays alert and focused. But the Aeron chair isn't without its faults. Some feel that the chair is too complicated to adjust; there's also the fact that the chair can only perfectly fit one person at a time. If someone else were to sit in the chair they would have to adjust it to their comfort.

The truth is that many people simply won't bother to set their chairs up correctly as it's simply too complicated and takes too long. Another downside of the chair is the steep price. Some alternatives to the Aeron chair are the Leap chair from Steelcase. The Leap chair's LiveBack feature supports the entire spine rather than focusing only on the pelvis; it's even managed to convert some people from the Aeron chair. Another option is the Freedom chair from Humanscale which has a wonderful ergonomic design in addition to a self-activating weight feature which allows the user to automatically set their body weight. HAG chairs also have a self-adjustment mechanism which allows the user to simply lean back and let the chair calculate and calibrate the tension without the user having to lift a finger. The Herman Miller Aeron chair is the king of office seating, almost the iPhone of office chairs. When shopping for a chair you have your own personal needs and requirements to consider such as health conditions, weight, office space and budget. Do your homework and see if the Aeron chair is the perfect fit, or if you should shop elsewhere.The Stressless chair was first built by Ekornes furniture in 1971.

It was designed to be the "ultimate" recliner, one that could provide comfort and support whether in the upright or reclined position. Today, the company still does a brisk business and has over 20 different models in its recliner line alone.  You may have seen the infomercials or heard the hype but are still wondering if the Ekornes Stressless recliner is actually worth its $1299 and up price tag? Does the leather hold up? Is it made from high quality construction? Do they guarantee their product? For the answers to these questions and more, keep reading.  Glide SystemThe Stressless chair uses gliding wheels to take the chair from an upright to reclined position and back again. Rather than springing you back and forth with a traditional lever mechanism, the chair simply relies on your body weight and cues to tell it when to sit up and to recline. Rather than the forced, jarring feeling of your average La-Z-Boy, the Stressless wheels move smoothly and easily. That said, they make a subtle noise with every move and, if the chair isn't properly maintained and cared for, likely would become a louder problem later. Comfort for Lumbar and HeadThe lumbar and head support on the Ekornes recliner are designed to work in parallel, moving with you as you recline the chair.

The headrest can both lay flat or stay up, depending on a simple, manual adjustment.  That said, though the headrest is designed to lean back as you lean back your head, the springs are fairly strong and for those with weak neck muscles, it can often feel like it is forcing your head forward. The best solution is to keep the headrest reclined.Customized SizesA major selling point for Stressless recliners is that some models come in two sizes - small and large. So, if you need to fit a small space or make room for a bigger person, Ekornes simply affords that flexibility.WarrantyAll Ekornes Stressless recliner chairs come with a 10-year warranty that covers all the metal mechanisms inside the chair. These include the head and lumbar springs, the chair frame and the gliding system.The long 10-year warranty may seem very appealing, but customers should be forewarned that the warranty on the Stressless chair won't cover damage to the leather or wood components. Instead, owners will need to see a reupholstering or carpentry professional.