Small Office Chairs

People with smaller frames mustn’t settle for a chair that does not suit their body. In addition, different chair sizes have unique ergonomic profiles. For people with a smaller stature, the standard-sized office chair often does not work as well. In contrast, petite office chairs feature a shorter back height, narrower seat width, and a shallower seat pan - ideal for people with petite frames.

Some ergonomic office chairs cost a fair bit because of the additional features and adjustments they offer. More often than not, the more adjustments and features a chair has, the more expensive it will be. The higher-priced small office chairs can freely adjust the seat height, back support, depth, tension, angle, and lumbar support.

Proper seat height is one of the most important parameters to consider when finding the most appropriate chair. A fitting seat height is critical in reducing pressure on the soft tissue of the back of the thigh and the hip bones. A suitable seat height will help promote good blood flow and decrease discomfort in the lower limbs. Most small office chairs will have a slightly lower height to accommodate ergonomics for people with smaller frames.

The weight rating of small office chairs follows their rated load standard, often set by testing and certification bodies such as AFRDI. There is also a difference between a static and dynamic load, with the AFRDI Rated Load standard test checking all chairs at two loading points - 135kg and 160kg. Hence, always look at the specifications of the small office chair of choice and don’t rely solely on the advertised load rating.