California - Bay Area: where can I try out crazy good office chairs? All the advice posts/asks say to test a chair out before buying and I want to try the Think, Leap, Freedom, Aeron, or your other suggestions before my office buys a new chair for me ... but where (from SF to Oakland to Sonoma to Napa) can I go to get test these chairs out? [more inside]
posted by unclezeb on Oct 28, 2009 - 6 answers

Any tips for successfully reupholstering a vintage settee? [more inside]
posted by oinopaponton on Oct 8, 2009 - 10 answers

Apprentice/work experience for London chair designers? [more inside]
posted by urbanwhaleshark on Sep 27, 2009 - 1 answer

I need recommendations for a desk and chair for my home please. Requirements inside. [more inside]
posted by shivohum on Sep 22, 2009 - 4 answers

Please suggest a comfy and supportive office chair for my home office that doesn't look too office-like. I would like something more style-ish and homey looking than the standard workplace office chair.
posted by sandra194 on Sep 1, 2009 - 2 answers

How do I get replacement hardware for an IKEA office chair in the US? [more inside]
posted by l33tpolicywonk on Sep 1, 2009 - 8 answers

I'm aching today from four days spent in a bad chair at my job. I need to find a chair I can work in. [more inside]
posted by zadcat on Jul 17, 2009 - 7 answers

Where can I buy one expensive office chair in Toronto? [more inside]
posted by jacquilynne on Jul 10, 2009 - 9 answers

I need a small scale chair that converts to a twin bed. [more inside]
posted by cainiarb on Jun 23, 2009 - 8 answers

I've been sitting on a swiss ball (gym ball) for a few weeks and whilst I've found it's improved my pousture I like the look of the Isokinetics Fitness Ball Chair and the Gaiam BalanceBall they both don't ship to the UK. Could someone please point me in the direction of an alternative product which has stockist's in the UK?
posted by nam3d on Jun 22, 2009 - 2 answers

Mrs. W and I would like to buy some modern looking furniture, but there do not seem to be available venues in Jacksonville, FL. Mefites in or near Orlando, are there stores there you can recommend that would stock modern looking couches and chairs?
posted by wittgenstein on Jun 20, 2009 - 8 answers

How to make/get a slipcover for my Ikea chair Ektorp Tullsta? [more inside]
posted by like_neon on Jun 5, 2009 - 7 answers

What is the best way to protect wooden outdoor chair legs from rotting? [more inside]
posted by genefinder on May 11, 2009 - 7 answers

How can I find the value of an antique chair from a Pullman railroad car? [more inside]
posted by Abraxas5 on Mar 31, 2009 - 3 answers

I have this ordinary office chair with a lever on the side for adjusting the height. The lift seems to "leak" and about a dozen times a day my chair loses its lift and sinks to the bottom. It's a cheap Chinese import I bought in Bogotá, Colombia, so warranty/refunds/exchanges/help from the store or manufacturer are out of the question. Is there anything I can do to make it more likely to stay in position, or am I doomed to suffer that dreaded sinking feeling?
posted by nohat on Mar 26, 2009 - 6 answers

I need to raise my Aeron chair a few inches. It's on casters. How can I do it? [more inside]
posted by gradient on Mar 23, 2009 - 9 answers

I'd like to buy a kneeling chair, but I can't find any locally to try. Do you have any tips about buying one online? [more inside]
posted by odinsdream on Mar 6, 2009 - 10 answers

Stoolfilter: I've been tasked with finding a UK-available comfortable folding high chair for use behind a counter. I'm not having much luck so far. Help! [more inside]
posted by Magnakai on Feb 4, 2009 - 9 answers

Where in Los Angeles can I find a chair sort of like the one on this page for under $1000? [more inside]
posted by katillathehun on Jan 12, 2009 - 4 answers

Where can I find a very iconic picture of a man sitting in a chair, leaning back and balancing on the back two legs on the edge of a cliff? (Actually, any picture of someone balancing on the back legs of a chair would be fine, I just remember this one in particular)
posted by Maia on Nov 17, 2008 - 3 answers

Please give me tips on being a good team meeting chair. We have a rotating chair and it's my turn for the next 10 weeks in a team of 6 ICT business strategy staff. Meetings are usually around an hour and cover actions from last meeting, matters arising from meetings, several agenda items and any other business. Also looking for some ideas which have the capacity to really engage minds in these meetings which we all usually find quite dull.
posted by razzman on Oct 24, 2008 - 10 answers

Can you identify this desk chair or something very similar? [more inside]
posted by gregchttm on Oct 23, 2008 - 7 answers

I'm looking for a rather specific kind of office chair--one that can recline & has a footrest, has a fabric covering, has a headrest, and can stand up to heavy home-office use. Anyone know of such a chair? [more inside]
posted by aerotive on Oct 23, 2008 - 4 answers

Looking for an affordable and decent massage chair (or attachment). [more inside]
posted by mcarthey on Oct 23, 2008 - 3 answers

Where should I look for reasonably priced replacement patio cushions, or even better replacement cushion covers? [more inside]
posted by lemonade on Oct 7, 2008 - 3 answers

I need a new desk chair. My last desk chair is about 5 years old and on its last legs. It was a rather pricey chair, and I really can't afford that level of expense again. I need a good, ergonomic chair for around $200. [more inside]
posted by Gideon on Aug 22, 2008 - 7 answers

Could anybody help me identify this old chair? [more inside]
posted by Flashman on Jul 13, 2008 - 8 answers

Does anyone have any recommendations for office chairs in the UK? [more inside]
posted by idiomatika on Jun 27, 2008 - 1 answer

I scavenged a chair from the street (oh, how Brooklyn of me) with the overly-ambitious intention of refinishing and reupholstering it. I can figure out how to to remove the seat and replace the fabric, but I'm stuck on several other necessary steps, to the point that I don't even know what terms to Google. Pictures within. [more inside]
posted by doift on May 11, 2008 - 11 answers

My desk chair has locked in an upright position- it won't recline at all. I've noticed this happening before- eventually I'll try to lean back and it'll go right back. But what causes this, and is there anything specific I can do to get it to recline properly?
posted by Pope Guilty on May 6, 2008 - 2 answers

Mesh-back ergonomic office chairs in Canada on a budget? (<$200) [more inside]
posted by tybeet on May 2, 2008 - 5 answers

I have an illness that caused severe arthritis and nerve damage. I would like an affordable office chair that would work the best with my challenges. [more inside]
posted by erleichda on May 1, 2008 - 6 answers

Help me figure out how to get plastic coating off metal chairs! [more inside]
posted by darsh on Apr 20, 2008 - 8 answers

Is there such a thing as a dark-colored (black or brown) chair mat? Possibly woodgrain? If so, where can I get one?
posted by kindall on Apr 15, 2008 - 5 answers

Is it possible to add an extension to a chair back to make it four or five inches taller? [more inside]
posted by Clay201 on Feb 25, 2008 - 2 answers

I need a 'decorative' desk chair. It doesn't have to be too comfortable, it only gets used for occasional filing. But it is in a bedroom, so I'd like for it to be fun and modern. Ikea is the only place I could think of to look, and I'd like some more options. Thanks!
posted by lemonade on Feb 19, 2008 - 10 answers

Are there any office chairs out there for petite women? I have a short inseam and rarely can touch the ground when I'm sitting all the way back in my seat. [more inside]
posted by arnicae on Jan 17, 2008 - 13 answers

How to buy an affordable chair that's good for my back. [more inside]
posted by Simon! on Jan 1, 2008 - 13 answers

I have one of those pretty standard, leather, 'executive' chairs that you buy at Staples. it has the L-shaped yoke on the right hand side, and the phallic tube extending from the base. Recently it stopped reclining, like, all of a sudden. I remember playing with the Phallus until it reclined again, but that's not working. What do I do?
posted by tremspeed on Dec 22, 2007 - 10 answers

What's the meaning/rationale behind putting paperwork on someone's chair rather than their desk? [more inside]
posted by subbes on Nov 20, 2007 - 29 answers

Hi All, I just moved and have a new job that will, fortunately, give me the opportunity to purchase nice furniture for the first time in my life. I'm more into modern designs, but with a quality touch. If there is a manufacturer that makes super high quality, modern stuff that would be the ticket for me. Anyway, I'm looking for online stores to shop on. I'm looking for literally everything a typical two person home needs. We currently have no furniture save a recliner, so we need a lot! I'll admit I don't know the first thing about design, furniture history, etc. But I do want to learn. The ideal shops will offer quality and education. I'm not looking for IKEA or super cheap options. Basically, just give me some links of some kick ass online furniture and furnishing joints!
posted by Bob Dobbs on Nov 16, 2007 - 21 answers

How do I repair a leather chair with a hole and significant cracking? [more inside]
posted by jmd82 on Oct 17, 2007 - 6 answers

How do I adjust this office chair? No, not an ergonomics question - I need a control manual. [more inside]
posted by ceribus peribus on Oct 15, 2007 - 3 answers

Can anyone recommend an ergonomic work/office chair that can accomodate a counter-height (36") desk? The usual chair height is 24". It would be nice if it could roll and swivel but mostly I'm just looking for comfort and a sleek design. Thanks!
posted by JJ Jenkins on Sep 28, 2007 - 8 answers

Can someone help me locate a certain type of chair? [more inside]
posted by psyward on Sep 27, 2007 - 5 answers

I have a great mid-century dining set that I finally have the room to use (yay!). However, I don't like how the chairs were reupholstered in the '80s, but won't have the chance to (re-)reupholster them till next year. So I need seat covers -- NOT slipcovers! -- in the meantime. This has turned out to be surprisingly difficult. Help! [more inside]
posted by scody on Aug 22, 2007 - 8 answers

Help me find this currently-in-stores chaise recliner online! [more inside]
posted by Phyltre on Aug 19, 2007 - 5 answers

Looking for a cheap Aeron chair, or something better. Or at least something cheaper. [more inside]
posted by mmoncur on Jul 11, 2007 - 13 answers

Chairfilter: Does anyone have positive or negative experiences with the Stance computer chair? Are there cheaper alternatives with similar functionality (i.e. a partially standing reclined position)?
posted by Krrrlson on Jun 16, 2007 - 3 answers

I have a bad back and I am looking for chair recommendations. Further specifications and [more inside]
posted by schwap23 on Jun 14, 2007 - 2 answers