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Office Chair Position Selection

Admin October 08, 2026

The selection of office chair positions should combine Feng Shui considerations with practical principles. Different positions and needs have different suitable directions. Here are specific suggestions:

I. Selection of Office Chair Positions for Leaders

  1. Suitable Directions Based on Industry and Goals:
    • Sitting facing east or southeast: Suitable for young leaders or managers planning to establish or expand their companies, symbolizing new opportunities and development potential.
    • Sitting facing southwest towards northeast: Suitable for leaders in resource-based industries such as ore mining, representing a sense of competition and wise investment decisions.
    • Sitting facing west towards east: Suitable for leaders in software development or market development companies. Facing east symbolizes a good start and rapid development, but attention should be paid to managing employees' ambitions.
    • Sitting facing south towards north: Suitable for leaders in administrative departments, facilitating interpersonal communication and ability enhancement, but attention should be paid to employees' promotion prospects and the risk of isolation.
    • Sitting facing northwest: Suitable for leaders pursuing stable development and emphasizing team relationships. Bosses or management should prioritize sitting facing north towards south or northwest towards southeast, with a view covering the entrance and avoiding sitting with their back to the door.
    • Sitting facing northeast or southwest: Suitable for leaders in marketing companies, aligning with industry dynamics and flexibility needs.
    • Sitting facing north towards south: Suitable for leaders in mass media, sales, and fashion fields. Facing south symbolizes enthusiasm and positivity, but attention should be paid to maintaining good interpersonal relationships among employees.
    • Sitting facing east towards west: Suitable for leaders approaching retirement, especially in investment or sales companies, symbolizing economic strength and project prospects, but financial personnel should avoid using this position (which may lead to extravagance and laziness).

II. Selection of Office Chair Positions for Ordinary Employees

  1. General Suitable Directions:
    • Sitting facing east towards west or south towards north: Soft lighting reduces screen glare, with a backrest against a partition or solid wall, away from public equipment such as printers and water dispensers to reduce interference.
    • Financial Positions: The seat must have a solid wall behind it and avoid facing the door directly to reduce external interference and the risk of work errors.

III. General Core Principles

  1. Having Support Behind: The seat should preferably have a solid wall or high partition behind it, avoiding aisles, windows, or doors to enhance a sense of security and concentration.
  2. Having an Open View Ahead: The seat should avoid being tightly against a wall or high cabinet in front, maintaining a clear view to reduce a sense of oppression.
  3. Avoiding Direct Impact: Avoid sitting directly opposite toilet doors, elevator entrances, or sharp corners of pillars to reduce interference from odors, noise, and airflow.

IV. Seat Taboos

  1. Avoid Sitting with Back to the Door: This can easily lead to a lack of security and being disturbed by people entering suddenly.
  2. Avoid Sitting Directly Opposite Toilet Doors, Elevator Entrances, or Sharp Corners of Pillars: This can easily be affected by odors, noise, and direct airflow, impacting health and work efficiency.