Leather office chair

[TrimTheKing]

Good evening all

I am looking for a large executive office chair for my study, the big swanky (but posturapaedically sound) leather kind. Ideally I want it to look, or even be, antique style leather, cracked/distressed etc, and brown!

Anyone have any suggestions on manufacturers to look at (retail or bespoke, not fussed)?

Cheers

Mark

 

[MikeG.]

I reckon you could make yourself a Captains Chair......a bit of turning, a fancy bracket, and some curves......but all do-able.

Mike

 

[TrimTheKing]

Yeah have been browsing and just looked at captain's chairs, definitely doable.

Unfortunately though I have a herniated disc between L5 & S1 so need something to support that, so am looking at ergonomic ones. Have found some great ones, but the problem is I am going to start doing out my study this year and it's going to be all oak panelling and Gentleman's Club like, so ideally want something big in leather, that does the back protection thing. I think, as per usual with me, that what I want doesn't actually exist...

Mark

 

[Grinding One]

I just threw one in the bin....probably would have cost a fortune to ship to you but sure was broken in well.

 

[maltrout512]

Mark, will pm you tomorrow.

 

[wizer]

If you have back problems, get a proper chair. Honestly. It needs to be fully adjustable. Your body will change and your chair needs to support you at all times.

 

[TrimTheKing]

If you have back problems, get a proper chair. Honestly. It needs to be fully adjustable. Your body will change and your chair needs to support you at all times.

Absolutely!

I had treatment all last year after landing heavily after jumping for a header at football. Various physio treatment led to a BUPA consultant visit and MRI which showed that I effectively have no disc left between those 2 vertibrae. They can treat it by fusing them together but that would effectively end my football career, and seeing as that is the only exercise I am getting at the moment I chose to postpone that. Consultant told me that the pain/damage won't get any worse than it is now, and stretches and sit ups help to keep it bearable providing I do them 3 times a day and don't skip any.

I have been looking at this or this chair, just wish it looked more oldy worldy than space age, but maybe I could have the individual panels re-upholstered as I want, that would probably be okay. Any thoughts?

Cheers

Mark

 

[wizer]

Honestly mate forgo the look of the chair for your health. I went off looking at Captain's Chairs after I posted and, my god, they aren't designed for bad backs, how did any they sail the seven in them? No lumbar support at all.

In fact most chairs do not have lumbar support.

Both those chairs are good. I have a version of the first one in my office at work and a version of the 2nd one in my office at home. I'm tall so the head support is nice.

They obviously look quite ugly. But bad health is uglier.

Sounds like you have been luckier (and more sensible to get private cover) than I am. I, essentially, need 3 levels fusing which the NHS won't do for cost reasons more than anything. Be careful on the pitch. Bad backs are a little frustrating :shock:

 

[TrimTheKing]

Cheers Wizer

I am quite tall too, 6'3", so head rest is an almost definite requirement. Obviously my back health is the most important, and that will ultimately be the deciding factor, but if I can get it to look the way I want then that would be a bonus too

I am very fortunate that my company has an excellent BUPA coverage as standard (free at my grade) and for £9 a month extra I have doubled my outpatient cover and included SWMBO and bubba on it, otherwise I think I would be in a similar position to you, obviously not as bad medically though.

I agree it is massively frustrating. Apart from the odd footy injury I have been fit and healthy my whole life (touches wood) but as soon as this happened it changed everything. I am now conscious of every time I stretch, lean or pick something up, and now have to warm up and cool down properly every time I play (I guess age has something to do with that too though). I even have a lumbar roll that I carry with me for travelling on the train, gets me some funny looks but I spend 18 hours a week on the train so I would be crippled without it!

Got to treat it well, need to be able to push my little girl on the swings and play footy (or dollies) with her

Cheers

Mark

 

[wizer]

My biggest regret was ignoring the Health Cover when I was 19. Count yourself lucky. The NHS is the very definition of useless.

I think we're about the same age, same height, both with young daughters. Don't let it get as bad as it is with me mate. I'm on pain killers just to get me out of bed.

Try Pilates. It will toughen up the right muscles and improve your posture.

As for chairs, stick to the specialist ones and make something else.

 

[MikeG.]

The only reason I can still work in an office after years and years of back trouble is that I don't sit in a chair at all. I use a kneeler these days.....no back support required because it is virtually impossible to slump.

Something like this...........and it would be easy to make one yourself.

http://www.sitkneelchairs.co.uk/product.asp?strParents=&CAT_ID=&P_ID=122

They are brilliant..........and have transformed my relationship with my back.

Mike

 

[wizer]

I must admit I have never tried those, nor the Gym balls.

 

[TrimTheKing]

I have looked at those Mike, a teacher of mine in junior school (20 odd years ago) used to use one. I'm off to look for plans.......

Still might go for one of the ones I listed earlier too as I do like to lean back when on the phone, but definitely an option, cheers.


Mark

 

[MikeG.]

Its the leaning back that is the problem!!!

 

[TrimTheKing]

Try Pilates. It will toughen up the right muscles and improve your posture.

Yep, the exercises the physio gave me are specific pilates ones for core strength, definitely help, I notice a massive difference even if I don't do them for just a day or 2.

Mark

 

[TrimTheKing]

Its the leaning back that is the problem!!!

Agreed, but only if not properly supported. My office chair in work has full lumbar support and pivots at the base, so I can effectively sit looking at the ceiling while still maintaining my correct posture, but I accept what you're saying.

I am going to head out to the local office supplies place as they sell these kneelers and try one out for size. I do have long legs, are they adjustable enough to take that into account?

Cheers

Mark

 

[MikeG.]

Yep, fully adjustable.....

One good thing about them is that some of your bodyweight goes onto your knees. This forces you to get up every hour or so and walk around to give them a stretch..........to the general good of your eyes, back and the rest of your body.

Mike

 

[TrimTheKing]

Great, thanks Mike.

I like the challenge of making one of these, just trying to work out from the specs on the site what size each of the components should be now.....

Cheers

Mark

 

[MikeG.]

Mark,

if you're struggling, I could measure mine up and send you a sketch. Obviously, it would be easier not to....... !

Mike

 

[TrimTheKing]

A sketch would be helpful Mike :wink: , but no rush, the workshop is still at the old house so I'm going to be in no shape to do anything for a couple of weeks

Cheers

Mark