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What is the difference between an ergonomic chair and an office chair?

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What is the difference between an ergonomic chair and an office chair?
The difference between an ergonomic chair and an office chair is the specificity of the term. Any chair designed for use at a work desk may be called an office chair. On the other hand, an ergonomic chair is designed to complement the contours of the human body to deliver optimal support and a high level of comfort. Although you'll often see the term ergonomic used to describe office chairs, other types of chairs, such as dining and lounge chairs, can also feature ergonomic designs. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of office chairs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
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Office Chair, International Style Leather Office Chair
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Darwin added wheels to the office chair in 19th century. In the 1970s ergonomics was added to design criteria. Today, it is the key element for whom spends long hours in the office. ...
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2010s Turkish International Style Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

Office Chair, International Style Leather Office Chair
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Darwin added wheels to the office chair in 19th century. In the 1970s ergonomics was added to design criteria. Today, it is the key element for whom spends long hours in the office...
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2010s Turkish International Style Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

Office Chair, International Style Wooden Office Chair
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Darwin added wheels to the office chair in 19th century. In the 1970s ergonomics was added to design criteria. Today, it is the key element for whom sp...
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2010s Turkish International Style Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Oak, Walnut

Gerd Lange Arm Chair for Thonet, 1970
Located in Antwerp, BE
One desk chair designed by Gerd Lange for Thonet, 1970s. Very rare arm chair with grey leather seat, plywood frame and steel rubber armrests, Chair in a very good condition, with bea...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

FK 6725 Fabricius and Kastholm Brown Leather High Back Bird Desk Chair, 1964
Located in Vienna, AT
Original mid century brown leather desk chair on a swivel base (seat height 18.8") designed by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm for Kill International in 1964 Beautiful swiveling ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Walnut Wood and Cork Barstool, Porto Chair Style Bar Seating Set of Four (4)
Located in Birmingham, AL
A modern and environmentally-friendly bar seating solution, the Porto Barstool offers versatility and sophistication to complement your interior design style. Cork trees are relative...
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2010s American American Craftsman Chairs

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Wood, Walnut, Cork

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