Best control room chair: The top 5 to buy right now

An ergonomic control room chair is an absolute must for this specialised environment. Cheaper office chairs just won’t cut it in a mission-critical workspace. Control room operators may work long shifts and chairs must adapt to the needs of a variety of users. Durability, comfort and adjustability are the features you need to look for in a chair.

How is a control room chair different from an office chair?

Control room operator chairs differ from standard office chairs in that they are in use 24/7. They may be shared by people of differing heights, weights and body shapes. For this reason, a 24 hour control room chair needs to be of a higher specification than the average task chair. It has to be durable and well padded with plenty of adjustment options.

What is the best chair for a control room environment?

A control room chair needs to be sturdy and well built to withstand 24/7 use. Both the frame and upholstery need to be strong and durable.

Comfort levels are important. The pressurised nature of control room work means less opportunity to take breaks. The chair’s foam padding needs to be comfortable whilst also being durable. A headrest can also ease neck strain when looking up at screens too.

Adjustability is a key consideration for control room seating. A chair is often shared between different users. This is due to the shift patterns that operate in a control room environment. A control room chair needs to be easily adjustable and adapt well to a variety of body shapes, sizes and weights.

What is an ‘ergonomic’ control room chair?

An ergonomic chair usually has a high level of support for your back. It should also be possible to adjust the seat height and angle to suit any body type. You should be able to sit comfortably with your feet flat on the floor.

5 of the best control room chairs to buy now:

1. Interstuhl Airpad Control Room Chair

The Interstuhl Airpad will keep you comfortable and supported throughout the working day. It’s designed to create an optimally comfortable sitting position. Its ‘Body-Float’ mechanism creates a unique, balanced sitting experience.

It has a transparent membrane instead of a mesh back. This gives it a stylish, streamlined appearance that will look great in a modern workspace. The membrane allows air exchange keeping you cool while you work. It ensures excellent freedom of movement, providing support through flexible air pads.

2. Interstuhl Vintage IS5

The Interstuhl Vintage is a supremely comfortable option. It has a well upholstered seat and backrest. The integrated headrest should take some strain off your neck too. Its attractive, vintage inspired design will bring a little luxury into your control room. Interstuhl are a market leading chair brand with 50 years of expertise

3. Interstuhl - XXXL 0665

The XXXL 0665 provides comprehensive ergonomic support with an extra high backrest at 780mm. It has a tilt mechanism where the seat and backrest move together for optimal support. It is a highly adaptable control room chair, allowing you to find the best position for your size and weight. Its adjustable lumbar and head support promote good back posture and help prevent neck strain.

4. KAB Controller Chair

This chair is certified for 24 hour use. Hand built to order in the UK, it is a high specification chair, ideal for luxury office environments. It has a fully upholstered seat and backrest with body contoured cushions. The standard version features a leather and fabric cover, for durability and comfort. This chair is great for those with bigger builds and taller heights as it can support up to 30 stone. It has an ergonomic tilt system that moves and conforms with your posture as you change positions. It also features tip up armrests to maximise your arm and elbow support. The height and tilt of the headrest is adjustable to help prevent neck strain.

5. Humanscale Freedom Headrest

This chair was described by The New York Times as ‘the gold standard in office seating’. The Freedom chair is a truly ergonomic control room chair. Designer Niels Diffrient aimed to create a chair that allows ease of movement between postures. He removed complexities such as cumbersome recline levers and back tension dials. This resulted in a recline mechanism that perfectly adjusts to the user. Diffrient went above and beyond to create a simple, beautiful and functional chair

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