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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

Materials

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

Pair Victorian Oak Bankers Desk Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of Victorian style patinated Oak bankers desk Chairs . Very solid construction. Very good vintage condition. Mesures 24" in width, 22" in de...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Oak

Charles Pollock Leather Executive Office Desk Chair for Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Charles Pollock executive desk chair for Knoll. Camel leather in good condition with no tears or missing buttons. Signed and guaranteed authentic. Height adjustable. Swivels ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

Pr. Bank of England Jury Style Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of Bank of England, Jury chairs, by noted American maker, Sikes. The chairs feature a curved continuous arm, back rest with ergonomic shaped vertical back supports....
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Walnut

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