Future Market of the Office Chair In China

Office chair as an important part of

officefurniture factory develop fast in recent years, China has been the largest exporter of office chair in the world, we export to the U.S., EU and Japan,etc,about 200 countries and regions. China office chairs production are mainly concentrated in Zhejiang and Guangdong. Office chair demand is closely related to  the level of the world economy,   If  better commercial economic development, and housing conditions ,higher  people's income,there is the higher consumption of office chair. According to statistics, office furniture accounted for about 20% of the total sales of China's furniture, which accounted for about 10% of the proportion of office furniture office chair.

First, the marketing demand in Europe and the United States  is steady and continue to grow up.The United States is largest importer and consumer of the office chair in the world,  consumer spending is an important part of the development of the U.S. economy. According to the U.S. Office Furniture Manufacturers Association statistics, since the financial crisis, the U.S. furniture consumption decreased in varying degrees, but  steady growth in demand for office chair, office chair demand accounted for the amount of office furniture demand took  an increase of 26.3% in 2005 to 31.50% in 2010.

Office Desks consumption in 2010 amounted to approximately $ 3.1 billion, from the money point of view, the U.S. office chair consumption  accounting for the proportion of the total World office chair is  about 25%. The European market has been the main consumption  of the office chair , Germany, France, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Italy and other countries is the major consumer. Due to the financial crisis ,office chair market demand declined in 2009, but with the gradual recovery of the economy, the market demand grow up a little by little. Driven by the gradual recovery of the economy and office chairs rigid demand, the future European market office chair market demand is expected to rise slowly. From a global point of view, except European and American markets, Oceania, South America, Africa and other regions  market demand is relatively small, China, Russia, India and other emerging market demand, has a huge space for development. According to the U.S. Office Furniture Manufacturers Association calculated that 2011 U.S. Office Furniture consumption amounted to $ 11.3 billion ,U.S. market Office Desks accounted for 31.5%,  desk spending amounted to $ 3.56 billion in 2011. According to the U.S. office chair market capacity ,the proportion of the United States accounted for 25% of the world, in 2011 the global market capacity was about 14.2 billion U.S. dollars.

With the global economic recovery as well as the rapid development of emerging economies, the global office chair market capacity will grow by 12%,it is expected  World office chair market capacity will reach 22.4 billion U.S. Dollars in 2015. Second, our office chair market demand has great developing space with China's sustained, healthy and rapid development, China office furniture consumption will be to maintain sustained and rapid growth, the domestic furniture  market has been maintaining a growth rate of above 15% for many years.

How to get the right office chairs

Comfortable office chair is the first option when purchasing the office furniture,. A good chair should be freely adjusted by adjusting the backrest, the chair surface and handrails to achieve maximum comfort. Despite these seats are more expensive, but good value for money.

Before purchasing the  office chairs, it is recommended that you try to sit on the chair and debug all adjustable part. Your feet should be able to freely on the ground once sit down, arms fully relaxed. In addition should be noted that the backrest support if is satisfactory to the waist, and the  shorter armrest allows the seat closer to the desk,so when in the selection of seats, we might find a desk to try.

The office chair with elastic cushion is very comfortable, but no much soft cushion is considered. In contrast, high density foam material is more durable, the leather cladding is more wear-resistant, but fine artificial leather will also be to your satisfaction. More Pentagon fork wheel is used instead of the four corners fork wheel in higher security,.Select lower with the chair of the Happy machine, you can adjust the angle, sit down and feel more comfortable.

There is many styles of office chairs with freedom use, as long as it is used correctly, an office chair makes different functions in different places. However, compared to the chairs in the dining room or den, users in an office environment should pay attention to the following aspects when choosing the office chair:

1. The depth of the office chair

More formal occasions, people sit upright,you need to sit in a chair in front of "shallow" position. And If at home, people will be more relaxed, it’s not necessary for deep chair. So please a sit and  try the body depth  before the purchase know if it is to meet the office needs.

Shanghai Kaili office furniture factory is specializing in the production office chair, we have professional design team for our customers comfortable, beautiful, and elegant office chair.

2. Office chair - the height of the chair legs

This should be considered according to the user’s height, of course, except the bar stool high chair, general chair Seat height is not much exaggerated, but if any office many is too short,this point  need to be important

3. Height of the handrail

Hand put down when sitting,please choose the office chair armrest low or no handrails; But if you like the whole crouched in the middle of the office chair, armrest, seat surface deeper chair, is probably the best option..

4. The height of the seat back

People who like to sit upright is better to pick armrests, backrest stool , low handrails or low-back chair, seated center of gravity in the waist; if you like to rely on on the back, and lay on the chair back  you may wish to choose a higher backrest office chair, please see the height of the backrest if near  the neck. .Sometimes the back of the chair height near the neck, the users are accustomed to the neck degree angle on the backrest, this way  may bring neck injury.

5. The slope of the chair

In our impression cushion and backrest office chair seems to be at right, but in fact most of them are a little backwards, the whole person is safely ensconced in a chair. More casual performance office chair, with greater slope,when sitting just like lying on a chair.

6. The softness of the chair

Make sure that the softness of the cushion and backrest are comfortable. If no any cushion, please check the the hardness of the chair material.Pay more attention on the internal filling of additional chair part,try to get the best feeling.

. 7. The stability of the chair

Note the structural details of the treatment, then we will know the stability of the chair. Especially single chair with feet as the main support should be paid attention to structural problems, such as cards, screws junction check. .All these parts are very important.We suggest the user try to sit and slight shaking of the body to check the stability of the chair.

Multi-functional office chair design

Multi-functional office chair design

The narrow definition of work chair is the chair with backrest when the people work in a sitting position, and broad definition of the work chair is all chairs for the office. Now people spend more time in working and sitting in the office, so most of the office staff suffer from different cervical diseases. For us, it is quite necessary to choosea comfortable office chair.

The common types of office chairs

1.solid wood office chair (all wood)

The main body of the furniture is all made ​​of wood, with only a small amount of some plywood and other materials, solid wood furniture generally mortise structure, namely a fixed structure. Other categories of solid wood furniture, hardwood furniture, also known as Chinese furniture, hardwood furniture is a highly artistic furniture. It is in accordance with the traditional style and structure of China's Ming and Qing furniture, particular mortise structure, the use made ​​of pear, red sandalwood and other valuable timber processing, this type of furniture has a high collection value. In recent years, due to the costly and valuable timber shortage, some manufacturers use wood texture closer to the wood, such as catalpa wood, imitation, although the form is the same, but the value is very different.

2. Plywood office chair, also known as plate office chair

The main body of the furniture components made ​​of surface decoration artificial board, plywood, particle board, block board, medium density fiberboard. Due to the shortage of timber resources, plywood furniture is furniture mainstream of the market today, and most of the disassembly structure.

3. Bent wood office chair

Its components with wood veneer glued molded curved, smooth and varied product lines, beautiful shape, sit comfortable and flexible. Such furniture is quite popular in foreign countries, and continue to develop innovative, bent wood office chairs have began to produced and marketed in recent years in our country.

4. leather office chair

Office chair is an important part of office furniture, whether it is comfort or life, leather office chair has been the leader of the high-end office furniture.

5. Metal office chair

Steel and other metal as the main body, and with the furniture made of steel or other metals or wood-based panels and other supporting material.

New style office chair

New style office chair production's function description:

1.       Armrest: This Model is Equipped with Armrests

2.       Central Tilting Mechanism: Tilting Occurs at Central Position of the Chair Seat, and This Mechanism Supports Different Tilting Positions when the User Lean Backwards or Forward

3.       Gas Lift: The Chair Height can be Adjusted According to Different Body Sizes

4.       Tension Control: It Controls the Tension Needed According to Different Users’ Weights When Leaning Backwards or Forwards

5.       Synchronized-Tilting Mechanism: It Maintains Suitable Angle Between the Backrest and the Seat When Leaning Backwards or Forwardsand It Releases Pressure From the Feet and Ensures Correct Posture with Every Body Movement

6.       Height Adjustable Armrests: The Armrests Height can be Adjusted According to Different Users’ Needs or Body Sizes to Provide Excellent Support and Comfort

7.       Width Adjustable Armrests: The Armrests Width can be Adjusted According to Different Users’ Body Sizes to Ensure Excellent Support and Comfortable PosturesYour Arms are Fully Supported and You can Enjoy Maximum Comfort

Office Chair Measurement Procedures

1.       Assembled Seat Depth: Place a flat surface parallel with the front of the back rest and measure the seat depth

It is important to understand that we need the depth of the seat as if someone were sitting in the office chair.

2.       Back Cushion Height: The back rest should have two flat surfaces placed at both the top and bottom of the cushion. This will ensure that the highest point of the back rest will be measured.

3.       Back Cushion Width: The widest portion of the back rest should be measured when measuring the width of the back cushion. Placing two flat surfaces on either side of the back rest will help you to take the correct measurement.

4.       Pillow Thickness: The pillow thickness will be measured by placing a flat surface in front of the headrest and taking the measurement from the flat surface to the back of the headrest.

5.       Lumbar Thickness: Lumbar thickness is the thickest part of the lumbar support. The measurement will be from the front of the lumbar support to the back of the back rest.

6.       Back Cushion Thickness-Plastic Covered Back Rest: The back rest should have a flat surface placed on both the back and front sides.

When measuring the thickness of a back rest with plastic backing, it is important to understand that we are trying to obtain the thickrest point of the back cushion.

7.       Seat Cushion Depth: Place a flat surface on both the rear and front sides of the seat. Once again we are trying to obtain the deepest measurement of the seat.

8.       Seat Cushion Width: The widest point of the seat is usually towards the center of the seat, this is where the measurement should be taken.

9.       Seat Cushion Thickness: The seat cushion thickness will be measured in the same manner as the back rest. The thickest point of the seat cushion is what is needed on Quote Sheet.

The thickest point of the seat is usually towards the front of the seat.

10.   Base Diameter: The base should be measured with the casters on in order to ensure that the widest measurement is taken.

How to measure one office chair

1.       Overall Depth: In order to obtain the appropriate measurement, place a flat surface behind the back rest of the office chair and position the base so that there is a caster towards the front of the chair. Ensure the caster is facing outboard and then take the measurement.

2.       Overall Height Min/Max: Place a flat surface on top of the chair and then take the measurement.

Ensure that the flat surface is not leaning forward or backwards in order to take the right measurement.

We need both the lowest and highest points on the Quote Sheet.

3.       Overall Width Min: The overall width minimum will be taken with both the right and left arms towards the center of the chair.

4.       Overall Width Max: The overall width maximum measurement will ba taken with both arms fully extended using a flat surface on either side of the arms.

5.       Seat Height Min/Max: Placing a ruler or other flat object towards the front of the seat will help you to take the appropriate seat height

Please make sure that the ruler is not leaning otherwise you may not take the right measurement.

Body-building office chair

Body-building office chair is a multifunctional office chair that is combined with the fitness function of neck, shoulder, waist and modern office chair function.

The main function of the office chair is the fitness function, prevention of neck shoulder waist disease, rehabilitation etc.

The size of body-building office chair is similar with that of ordinary office chair, and it is convenient in rotation, moving, lifting with ordinary office chair, its weight is close to executive chair weight, so it will not bring inconvenience for the customer.

Body-building office chair is mainly composed of the entire steel frame structure, so it is used for a longer time. The chair looks smooth lines, full of a sense of movement, and the place contacted with the human body made of leather or cloth, make a person feel comfortable and enjoy.

The fitness function of the body-building office chair has more pertinent and  good body-building effect; Don't feel soreness after exercise; It is simple, quick and save time for the user to operate the chair, work or after work, taking a few minutes of exercise can achieve the rehabilitation, prevention, health effect.

There is no similar body-building office chair products on the market.

Mesh office chair

Material Description:

Active headrest: adjust to the most comfortable position according to the customer’s demand, against the headrest comfortably enable the head to get enough relaxation.

Chair Back: quality mesh, breathable, elastic;

Seat surface: quality breathable fabric, feel comfortable, good air permeability;

Seat cushion / back cushion: PU sponge, long-term use is not deformed, and ergonomic concept;

Armrest: aluminum lift handrails, containing the lifting mechanism, feel comfortable armrest can be adjusted up and down according to the user's needs

Lumbar support: Inside adjustable cloth sponge lumbar support, lumbar support can be adjusted up and down and tightness, and support back sections III and IV spine, makes long work without fatigue, lumbar support designed to make the user's waist more relaxed.

Chair mechanism: stepless locking type mechanism, seat can be adjusted high and deep seat, back to back tilting, seat type back elastic adjustment, so that users of leg and back more balanced, natural and comfortable;

Gas spring: South Korea "KGS" gas spring, lifting tens of thousands of times. The chair surface and with high user to knee, sit down with a vertical feet flat on the ground, and the thigh parallel with the ground, the ergonomic theory, the user long-term and sedentary, will  not feel tired;

Chair legs: aluminum alloy five-star tripod, bear strong strength and not brittle due to the temperature and humidity

The officechair can be selected for use with office desk