This is how you find the right desk chair - types & selection criteria

More and more people in Germany work long hours at their desks every day - almost 60 percent of all Germans have a "desk job". If you spend many hours sitting every week, you should pay attention to a few things when choosing your desk chair. In this desqup blog article we look at what types of desk chairs are available and what you should look out for when buying one.

the essentials in brief

• There are several types of desk chairs , for example the office stool or the classic "executive chair" made of leather
• Some desk chairs support a healthy and upright back posture, while others tend to contribute to poor posture
• By optimizing your own desk chair, health benefits and great positive effects can be achieved in the long run
• The best alternative is an ergonomic sitting and standing stool like the one from desqup, because it supports and enforces a permanently healthy back posture

These types of office chair are available in the market

First of all, we will take a look at what types of desk chairs actually exist and what the differences are. This paragraph contains the most common chairs in Germany.

Today we look at these types of desk chairs:

• Classic desk chair
• shell office chair
• office stool
• Sitting and standing stools

You should give yourself plenty of time when choosing your desk chair - because you will be spending a lot of time on it in the coming months and years. Many people use a single office chair for ten years or more, provided of course that it is of good quality and high-quality materials.

Regardless, when you look at the types of desk chair, you should pay attention to a few things:

• Appearance of the desk chair
• Quality and materials of the desk chair
• Setting ranges and other functions
• Type and comfort of the upholstery

In addition, not every desk chair is ideal for working at a height-adjustable desk, but every seventh employee works at one. Here you can have a look at the ergonomic sitting and standing stool from desqup, because it is suitable for working both standing and sitting. Take a look at our detailed product page!

The classic office chair

One of the most common types of desk chair is the classic chair with a comfortable backrest and arm rests. Here you can adjust many things, such as your headrest or the armrests. The classic office chair is made so that you can do your work as comfortably as possible, but it only promotes a healthy back posture in a few cases. 

The backrest of the classic desk chair is usually made of one of these materials:

• mesh material
• leather
• plastic or cotton

The classic desk chair stands for comfort and usually a relatively simple and timeless look. The classic "executive chair" made of leather can be found in most offices today. In order to adjust the desk chair correctly, you should make sure that your knees are at a 90-degree angle and that your forearms can also rest on the table. You should always keep your backrest as upright as possible, so don't lean back too far.

The price difference for the classic desk chairs is very large - cheap models start at around 50 euros, but there is little comfort here. Inexpensive chairs often give way too much and thus do not promote a healthy back posture or good trunk stability. In addition, the surface of the cheaper chairs is usually made of plastic, which makes you sweat more in summer.

shell desk chair

The shell desk chair is one of the types that put more emphasis on ergonomics. The design of these seating options is often inspired by racing cars, in which the seats are precisely adjusted to the driver's back. The shell desk chair usually has a much greater variety of adjustment options and functions, and the backrest does not really give way and promotes an upright back.

The shell desk chair is mainly used by gaming enthusiasts. It offers good lateral support and combines comfort with a healthy back posture, even if this is still not ideal. The price for a shell desk chair also varies greatly, but they start at around 150 euros.

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Office stool & ergonomic sitting and standing stool

The office stool is a functional piece of seating furniture for your working day - because the location can usually be easily changed. The office stool has an upholstered surface and a frame usually made of aluminum or stainless steel. The height can usually be changed using a gas pressure spring, otherwise the office stool has no adjustment options and is very durable.

Advantage: With the office stool, you automatically keep your back upright and you also have to adjust the table to a suitable height. There are no arm and backrests. This makes it one of the more ergonomic types of desk chair .

Ideal solution? – the ergonomic sitting and standing stool for the office

If you want an ergonomic desk chair, then you should opt for the ergonomic sit and stand stool like the desqup Motion. It has been developed and built in such a way that it protects your health in all respects and improves your posture. This type of desk chair keeps you fit and focused even on long days.

These are the advantages of choosing an ergonomic sitting and standing stool as a desk chair:

• Better circulation through a more upright posture
• Higher stress resistance and better concentration
• Better back posture and protection of the spine
• Less tension and muscle pain
• Easy change between sitting and standing work
• Durability and easy relocation
• Inexpensive acquisition costs and no components susceptible to repairs

The desqup Motion is an ideal solution if you are looking for a new desk chair. The rubberized underside ensures that the stool cannot slip and also offers a firm hold when working while standing. The stool is constantly in 360 degree motion, your body has to stabilize this itself - a big plus for your posture.

If you want to learn more about this type of desk chair, feel free to visit the desqup website!

Conclusion: Choosing the right office chair

Choosing your ideal desk chair depends on many different aspects - but primarily on your habits and preferences. If you don't sit too often or for too long at a time, you can also use a comfortable, classic office chair that is softly padded and has a backrest.

However, the ideal solution is an ergonomic sitting and standing stool like the one from desqup. It ensures a healthy back posture and good blood circulation in your body. It is probably the "healthiest" type of desk chair.

We hope we were able to help you with this blog article on the types of desk chairs !