Ergonomic desk chair guide

Is there anything worse than working long hours in an uncomfortable office chair? Ergonomic desk chairs allow you to work comfortably all day by helping you maintain good posture. But it can be hard to decipher all the jargon to find the office chair that best suits your needs.

That's why we've put together this brief glossery of ergonomic desk chair terms. Consider this guide an introduction to the world of ergonomic office furnture, and refer back to it as shop our office chair selection.

Ergonomic desk chair features can be divided into three categories:

	Basic office chair features
	Reclining office chair features
	Back support office chair features

Basic Ergonomic Office Chair Features

Nearly every office chair will have these ergonomic features:

Pneumatic Seat Height Adjustment

Quickly and easily raise or lower seat.

360 Degree Swivel: ergonomic desk chair feature

360° Swivel

Rotates chair a full 360°degrees in either direction.

Recommended Basic Office Chairs

HON® Volt® Task Chair

Alera® Interval Task Stool

BALT® Circulation Series Task Chair

Reclining Office Chair Features

These features control the rate and amount your office chair reclines.

	Tilt Back and seat tilt at same angle when reclining.		Knee Tilt Pivot point loacated at from of chair so users can keep feet flat on the floor while recling.		Tilt Tension Controls the rate and ease of reclining.
	Sychronized Knee Tilt Back tilts a bit further than seat for a more relaxed recline. Back reclines at 2-to-1 ratio to seat.		Mid-Range Knee Tilt Pivot point lies slightly aheead of center, allowing user to recline at a more relaxed angel than conventional tilt.		Dual-Action Tilt Back and seat tilt independently.
	Tilt Lock Locks in chosen position when engaged.		Variable Synchro-Tilt Allows chair to tilt back freely or lock in five fixed positions. Also allows for chair to tilt forward for keyboarding.		Inverse Synchro-Tilt Automatically regulates tilt tension to promote healthy circulation and reduce fatigue. Plus, the "zero tilt" seat keeps fleet flat on the floor while reclining.
Recommended Reclining Office Chairs
HON® ComforTask® Task Chair		basyx® Managerial Leather Chair		Alera® Mesh Multifunction Chair

Back Support Office Chair Features

These features provide additional back support, foster good posture, and improve circulation.

	Back Height Adjustment Lift or lower chair back to move lumbar support where needed. lumbar support to alleviate back stress.		Seat Glide Mechanism Seat cushion glides forward and back, then locks in position.		Seat Depth Adjustment Move seat closer or further away from chair back to reduce pressure on buttocks and thighs.
	Posture Lock Allows user to adjust back angle independent of seat and lock in the position.		Asychronous Control Combines standard Tilt and Tilt Lock features, plus allows user to tilt forward for comfortable keyboarding.		Integral Lumbar Support Move lumbar support up or down to enhance comfort.
	Multi-Task Control Adjust back and seat with lever to reducing fatigue in back and thighs.		Dual-Clutch Posture Control Adjust seat and back independently with two levers.		Hip Pivot Motion Seat remains stationary while back adapts to body movements.
Recommended Back Support Office Chairs
Alera® Ergonomic Mid-Back Mesh Chair		Mayline® Executive Office Chair		HON 7800 Series Mid Back Task Chair