Customer Reviews for Staples - Essentials Ergonomic Fabric Swivel Task Chair, (UN60409) - Light Blue
Customer Rating
5
Didn't Have to Spend An Arm and a Leg for Comfort!
on January 21, 2021
Posted by: Admin408
Totally great buy! To preface my review I am a 5'2.5" woman: I tested all the chairs that caught my attention in store and chose this one because it was the most comfortable. I wish I had had taken a picture when I first opened the box: Union & Scale's method of packaging parts should be an industry standard - each part was clearly labeled in its own pouch with a card denoting A B C etc. and the screws were color-coded. The (wonderful) Store Manager estimated that it would take about 15 minutes to assemble so I used the rest of my lunch break to put it together. The instructions were very easy to follow. However it took me about 30 minutes total because of the casters. A word of warning: each of the 5 took varying amounts of wiggling and manipulation to fit them into the chair's base; I actually broke a sweat fitting the final one in. Once that hurdle was cleared assembling the rest of it was a breeze. The lack of features found in many higher-end ergonomic chairs made it perfect for me: the arms are not adjustable which I prefer (you have the option to not install them) there is no mechanism to adjust the angle of lumbar support (but the curve is very effective) and the top is mesh instead of padding (which helps your back not sweat). Another deciding factor was the aesthetics of it: I wanted a chair with a color scheme befitting my bedroom/"home office due to COVID-19" decor which has a Midcentury Modern vibe. Even thought most of the chair is very plastic the white parts are really bright and look great with the grey seat cushion. However the part that allows you to adjust the chair the base and the tops of the casters are metal. The combination of white and grey also make it a great neutral or alternative to black. The differing heights I've used it at so far have all been comfortable. I cannot speak to how the chair would feel for those who are taller than me but I imagine this would be ideal for those who are 5'5" and under.
So I got this chair because my old chair was hurting my bum for long extend sitting sessions. The chair is pretty comfy and I often found myself falling asleep in the chair when I was too tired to move to my bed. The issue comes with the arms of the chair because after a few hours of playing a game my right elbow would be in pain because of how my arm would be resting. Again I think this chair is pretty great for basic office work and is comfy just not so great for gaming.
I picked-up my chair unassembled from Staples and found that the assembly went smoothly. I had no trouble in the assembly using the included manual. I have used the chair for several days and find it comfortable. I only use it for an hour or so at a time before I will get up to do something else. I do this for my physical health not because the chair gets uncomfortable. I have not used the chair long enough to have an opinion on whether the chair will last for a long time but so far the chair feels and looks fine.
that’s what i get for buying the cheapest chair i could find. the mesh back is actually more comfortable than i thought but the seat feels like i am sitting on a cardboard box.