October is Global Ergonomics Month and Halloween, and what better time to look at the dangers that lurk when you make the wrong choice for a piece of office furniture your team sits in for eight hours a day.
Many offices have a chair graveyard somewhere. A faraway corner, a spare conference room or a storage closet stuffed with seats that squeak, sink, tilt to one side or lost a lever years ago but never got fixed. They don’t get used but they also don’t get thrown out. At LW Office Furniture Warehouse, we sell seating more than anything else, and a lot those calls start off the same way. Somebody finally admitted that the chairs were the problem.
What a Bad Chair Actually Costs You
The wrong chair shows up as sore backs and stiff necks. People shifting around, using cushions for lumbar support, standing up every ten minutes, leaning on one elbow, or quietly losing their focus somewhere in the middle of the afternoon. It also shows up in one scary way that nobody immediately notices — lost productivity.
Substandard seating has a way of getting bought twice. A cheap chair that you have to replace after eighteen months costs more over five years than a quality one that keeps working the whole time. None of this announces itself. It builds slowly, which is exactly why chairs end up last on the list when a company is deciding where to spend.
What to Look For When You Sit Down in One
It’s all about adjustability. Seat height, seat depth, lumbar support and arms that freely move are what let one chair fit several different people over the years it stays in service. Chairs also serve many different functions, so a spec sheet will only get you so far here. This is why we recommend visiting our showrooms. Every chair on our floors is out where you can sit in it, work the levers and decide for yourself before you buy anything.
Good Seating Without the Price Shock
Quality seating from names like Steelcase, Herman Miller, Haworth, HON and Kimball come through our showrooms regularly, and pre-owned pricing runs 60 to 80% off what the same chair costs new. Every pre-owned chair is floor tested and goes through a 10-point inspection before it reaches a showroom. It is then backed by our 30/1095 guarantee, which is 30 days money back and three years of replacement or repair. Plenty of our clients pair new desks and workstations with pre-owned seating to keep everything within budget.
Ergonomics is not really about the furniture. It is about whether the people using it can get through the afternoon without their chair reminding them it exists. No tricks involved. Come sit in a few, take your time with the levers and see what the difference feels like before you commit to anything.
Visit any of our four showrooms this month, or get in touch with us and we will help you work out what your team actually needs.
Louisville Showroom
Steelcase Reply Guest Chair - Navy Finish, Silver Frame
A great find at just $129 each! We have 33 Steelcase Reply Guest Chairs in a classic navy finish with a silver frame—perfect for conference rooms, reception areas, guest seating, or private offices.
$209.00 $129.00
Lexington Showroom
Grey Leather Conference Chair
These executive conference chairs have a high back and soft leather to provide very comfortable seating. The grey can be versatile with any conference table.
$499.00 $289.00
Indianapolis Showroom
Steelcase L-Shaped Executive Workstation- RH – 59" Sit Stand Desk + 90" Credenza - White
Executive Style. Sit-Stand Flexibility. Steelcase Quality.
$3,800.00 $1,099.00
Cincinnati Showroom
Herman Miller Aeron Chairs
A true office classic at a seriously reduced price. Our pre-owned Herman Miller Aerons are in great condition and offer premium comfort, ergonomic support, and legendary design for far less than buying new.
$959.00 $599.00
Looking for Brand-New Furniture?
LW Office Furniture Warehouse offers a range of new options to fit your style and budget—not just Euroline. From modern desks to conference tables and storage solutions, our selection makes it easy to furnish any office with brand new pieces that are built to last.