Vogue's Guide to Chic and Comfortable Desk Chairs
Vogue's guide to finding a desk chair that balances aesthetics and ergonomics features expert advice from interior designers Helena Clunies-Ross, Sarah Magness, and Danielle Chiprut. Clunies-Ross notes that office chairs often lag in design but recommends timeless options like the Eames Aluminium Group Chair. Magness emphasizes padded or ergonomic shapes, low backs, and armrests for support. Chiprut suggests upholstered or wood-accented pieces for home integration. The article reviews several chairs including the Cesca upholstered chair by Marcel Breuer (1928), Branch Verve ergonomic chair, Leon office armchair, Morrison Hannah occasional chair (1973), Bryn leather office chair from Rejuvenation, and the final pick: Zara Home Office Chair with adjustable height and leather upholstery.
Key facts
- Interior designer Helena Clunies-Ross says office chairs often lag in aesthetics but the landscape is improving.
- Clunies-Ross recommends the Eames Aluminium Group Chair as a timeless design.
- Interior designer Sarah Magness advises prioritizing padded or ergonomic shapes, low backs, and armrests.
- Interior designer Danielle Chiprut suggests upholstered or wood-accented chairs for home integration.
- Marcel Breuer's Cesca chair design dates to 1928.
- Branch Verve chair offers six points of adjustment and lumbar support.
- Morrison Hannah occasional chair was originally designed in 1973.
- The final pick is Zara Home Office Chair with adjustable height and leather upholstery.
Entities
Artists
- Marcel Breuer
Institutions
- Vogue
- Design Within Reach
- Branch
- Rejuvenation
- Zara Home
- Soft Goods Concern