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Off Topic => Other Discussion (OT Discussion) => Topic started by: takashi78 on September 13, 2012, 08:48:35 PM

Title: I need a new chair!
Post by: takashi78 on September 13, 2012, 08:48:35 PM

The one at home is broken and gives me back pain after 20mins sitting on it.
I work from home sometimes now and need a ergo chair.
I first saw the Herman Miller Sayl chair below.
It may look simple but damn its comfortable to sit in :P

And also the cheapest Herman Miller chair, they really do make nice stuff!

(http://c745.r45.cf2.rackcdn.com/img/2009/herman_miller_sayl_chair.jpg)
(http://mocoloco.com/fresh2/upload/2010/10/sayl_chair_by_yves_behar_for_herman_miller/sayl_chair_yves_behar_herman_miller.jpg)

Saw the price on the official website thought max rm300-500 more expensive here. Well i was dead wrong >:(, its 120% more expensive in Malaysia  :Scolding:

So, i need something not too fancy, just comfortable and ergo enough for my room.

Any idea guys?

Oh how i would love an Eames chair but that will cost me a brand new Grand Seiko at least :o, maybe some day.

Come on throw some ideas out will ya...and where to get in the Klang Valley.

Title: Re: I need a new chair!
Post by: HusH on September 13, 2012, 09:50:21 PM

IKEA comes to mind. They have a wide selection. Modern / contemporary designs.

Title: Re: I need a new chair!
Post by: sshark on September 13, 2012, 10:12:52 PM

Get a big swiss ball and sit on it. it is good for ur back as it activates ur spine throughout the  day. good ones about rm200.

Title: Re: I need a new chair!
Post by: terrenceterrence on September 14, 2012, 12:33:33 AM

Yeah Swiss ball, great to train your core muscles  :thumbsup:

Although it does not have that cool factor u are looking for.

Title: Re: I need a new chair!
Post by: sm on September 14, 2012, 05:10:37 AM

Peter

The aeron chair, world's most celebrated working chair by herman miller.

No worries, I can help. We talk when we meet.

C u.

Title: Re: I need a new chair!
Post by: kenixck on September 14, 2012, 05:27:02 AM

hmm, swiss ball idea not bad wei ...  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: I need a new chair!
Post by: takashi78 on September 14, 2012, 09:47:09 AM

SM,
Thanks! Will speak more to you this weekend. Forgot your are in the industry.
But i was just amazed at the 120% more price difference!

I would love the Aeron, but i think its overkill now...wait til i get to become GM hehe....

Would love to hear you alternatives.

Title: Re: I need a new chair!
Post by: sshark on September 14, 2012, 09:58:02 AM

If around rm300~500, then it is worth buying... good chairs around that price and more

Title: Re: I need a new chair!
Post by: takashi78 on September 14, 2012, 11:28:06 AM

LOL as with everything which is "well designed" and "good quality" and "built to last".

Think 7x-10x more for the cheapest model!

But then again, i havent been doing much research and trying out chairs much.

A lot just "looks" good/well designed. I have one at home. Wasnt really that comfortable. Good enough. At least it lasted me i think 5-7yrs now.

Title: Re: I need a new chair!
Post by: chrisyen on September 14, 2012, 08:09:18 PM

I bought mine from jj chairs maluri
A local manufacturer...
Made there, next shop...

Title: Re: I need a new chair!
Post by: takashi78 on September 14, 2012, 09:27:26 PM

Thanks, let me go research a bit.

Title: Re: I need a new chair!
Post by: takashi78 on September 18, 2012, 10:03:27 AM

Damn...after testing out the Aeron chair for a good 30mins, everything else seems....well...meh...

It even has a place in the Museum of Modern Art.
http://www.moma.org/collection/browse_results.php?criteria=O%3AAD%3AE%3A7392&page_number=1&template_id=1&sort_order=1

Title: Re: I need a new chair!
Post by: takashi78 on September 18, 2012, 12:07:26 PM

Found out about this Japanese brand as well.

http://www.okamura.jp/global/products/index.html#seating

Title: Re: I need a new chair!
Post by: sshark on September 19, 2012, 01:05:22 PM

The japanese chairs look good.. what the price range?

Title: Re: I need a new chair!
Post by: takashi78 on September 19, 2012, 01:20:23 PM

I think same range as Herman Miller or less.
One AD in Gardens Mall is gonna bring this brand in end of the year they said.