IMG Norway Office Chair

There is controversy over the comfort and applicability of IMG COMFORT office chairs, and careful selection is required based on specific needs. As a Norwegian design brand, its office chair products use pure leather and cold-cured foam as core materials, and the back and lumbar support designs conform to ergonomic principles. However, user feedback has revealed the following key issues:

1. Seat cushion design flaws affect blood circulation
The crescent-shaped seat cushion fits the curve of the buttocks, but the raised edge design causes significant pressure on the thighs. About 20% of users report numbness in their thighs after sitting for a long time, especially when leaning back, as the front of the seat cushion sags, forming a sunken area that further increases leg pressure. This design is extremely unfriendly to people sensitive to blood circulation or those who need to work at a desk for long periods. It is recommended to prioritize office chairs with flat or slightly curved seat cushions.

2. Limited height adjustment range
The minimum height of the chair is about 3-5 cm higher than the industry standard, preventing users under 165 cm in height from keeping their feet flat on the ground. Some users alleviate this by adding footrests or keyboard trays, but this increases usage costs and space occupation. If the desk height is fixed, it is necessary to measure the distance from the seat surface to the ground in advance and match it with the desk height.

3. Lack of personalized adjustment for the recline function
The linked design of the backrest and seat cushion can provide support in a reclined position, but the recline resistance is fixed and non-adjustable. Users weighing less than 60 kg generally find it difficult to recline and need to lean back forcefully to trigger the tilt, while those who are heavier may face safety hazards due to rapid reclining. This design is more suitable for users with a standard body weight in the range of 60-90 kg.

4. Long-term use causes lumbar fatigue
Although the lumbar support is adequate, the cold-cured foam material is relatively hard, and about 15% of users report lower back pain and a feeling of the tailbone sinking after continuous use for 2 hours. Doctors recommend getting up and moving every 45 minutes or using a memory foam lumbar support. This product is more suitable for lunch break scenarios rather than office environments that require maintaining a fixed sitting posture for long periods.

Brand background supplement: The parent company of IMG COMFORT, EKORNES, has a 90-year history. The office chairs are designed by a Norwegian team and manufactured in factories in Lithuania and Thailand. Since entering the Chinese market in 2018, it has sold a total of 160,000 pieces. However, it should be noted that its sofa series (such as FS83 and FS93) adopt different design standards from the office chairs. It is recommended to test them at more than 1,000 experience points before purchasing.