Company Office Chairs

There is a wide variety of office chairs used in companies, covering products that meet different needs such as午休 (noon breaks) and executive office use, and there are quality and safety issues that require attention.

Office Chairs for Noon Break Needs

Some office chairs focus on meeting the noon break needs of company employees. Taking the Sihoo B300Pro as an example, it is fully adjustable and affordable, falling within the thousand-yuan price range. Its 4D micro-distance lumbar pillow has a unique design. It can be adjusted up and down by 50 millimeters in four gears; it can be extended and retracted by 20 millimeters forward and backward, with an elastic range of about 10 millimeters, and a lumbar elasticity of about 3 degrees to the left and right. The entire backrest can be raised and lowered, accommodating people of different heights from 155 to 185 centimeters. It also features 6D linked armrests, providing comfortable support for noon breaks.

Characteristics of Executive Chairs

Executive chairs generally refer to the seats used by corporate managers in their offices, and some are also configured in home studies. They are a type of computer chair. Their structure consists of eight basic components, including wheels, a five-star base, a gas lift, a chassis, etc. The gas lift is the core component for adjusting the seat height. Common materials include leather and mesh. Leather models are mostly made of PU leather or genuine leather and are mainly used for large and medium-sized executive chairs. Mesh models have good breathability and are commonly found in small executive chairs, suitable for summer use. Early executive chairs were mainly leather-based, and later diversified into mesh and other material types. Some products use solid wood or plastic. The design emphasizes sitting and lying comfort, needing to meet the support needs of the waist and head, while also serving as a symbol of professional image.

Quality and Safety Issues of Office Chairs

There are some quality issues with office chairs. On March 2, 2023, the United States and Canada implemented a recall of office chairs made in China due to the risk of the backrest breaking, which could lead to falls. Twelve reports have been received, including ten injuries. On September 30, 2024, the State Administration for Market Regulation's national supervision and random inspection of office chairs found that 15 batches of products were unqualified, with stability issues being prominent. On January 16, 2025, the United States implemented a recall of WorkPro Momentum office chairs made in China due to the risk of bolt failure, which could lead to falls. Seven reports have been received, including two minor injuries. In addition, some products also have issues such as unqualified gas lift quality that could lead to explosions, excessive formaldehyde emissions, and unqualified flame retardancy.