If you spend much time in front of your computer at work, shop computer chairs vendors to find chairs suited to the task. Your executive office chair may work wonderfully for paperwork, phone conversations or meeting with associates, but hours spent on the computer demand a chair built for the job: one that allows you to get close to the computer and position yourself to maximize productivity and minimize stress and strain on your eyes, neck, back, arms and legs.

Any given computer chair manufacturer today builds chairs with at least one ergonomic feature like lumbar support or seat height adjustment, and just about all computer chairs sit on wheels that let you easily move your chair out of the way or turn around to handle another task from your desk. As you search through all the available computer chairs for sale, consider the following:

1. Order custom computer chairs tailored to your specific needs.

2. Find computer chairs providers with good-quality computer chairs that include at least a few basic ergonomic features.

3. Locate a computer chair distributor or retailer that sells computer chairs loaded with posture-improving ergonomic features.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Find computer chair vendors that emphasize ergonomic features

Ergonomic computer chairs suppliers carry chairs emphasizing ergonomic features and ranging in looks from traditional to ultra modern.

I recommend: Go to Office-Chairs-Discount.com to view their large selection of ergonomic computer chairs. Look through the fabric, leather or mesh ergonomic computer chairs offered at SeatingZone.com. This company breaks out their chairs by price range allowing you to easily shop within your budget, and they provide free shipping and a 30-day satisfaction guarantee.

Order your next chair from a computer chairs vendor that offers basic chair features

If ergonomic features don't sit at the top of the priority list for your next computer chair, go with a computer chairs provider that carries the chair to suit your personality, taste or just perform the job it's meant to do.

I recommend: If you want to transfer your lively personality to your office decor, order one of the Wood Managers "Animal Print" computer chairs from Office Chairs Unlimited.com. The chair features a pneumatic seat height adjustment, thickly padded seat and back with built-in lumbar support, tilt lock and tilt tension. The company boasts zero complaints with the BBB since they opened in 2000, customer focus, lowest price guarantee and free shipping on all orders. For a reasonably priced simple computer chair that still looks good, buy the low-back computer chair with upholstered mesh seat and back from Office Chair Station. The chair sits on a metal frame and includes plastic armrests, tilt, swivel and gas lift and adjustable lumbar support.

Purchase custom computer chairs tailored to meet your needs

Specific physical concerns may dictate specific design characteristics for your computer chair, and some computer chair manufacturers will actually build a chair to fit your requirements.

I recommend: Start building your own custom computer chair at ErgoGenesis. This company will build your chair according to your height, weight, work situation and medical issues. Buy the ergonomic computer chair at Modern Office, a company that's been in business since 1978, that lets you customize your chair with all the right adjustments. Tailor your chair to your specifications with the pneumatic height adjustment, articulating seat and back with free float and free-floating pneumatic backrest with height adjustment, posture lock and forward tilt and arm rests with vertical and horizontal adjustments.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  When you develop the criteria you'll use to choose your next computer chair, include ergonomic features like ensuring your knees are below your hips when you're seated with your feet resting on the floor to promote proper circulation below your knees. Additionally, if you want a computer chair with arms, make sure you can pull the chair up as close to the computer as you need to for a comfortable work position.