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When a chair spec sheet says 'meets or exceeds ANSI/BIFMA standards,' most buyers nod and move on. Almost no one can explain what those standards test, what separates a compliant chair from a non-compliant one, or why it matters when you are buying seating for a commercial environment. Here is what you need to know before placing a commercial chair o … > READ MORE

Facilities managers at medical and healthcare administrative offices face a chair purchase that most buying guides ignore. Clinical environments place specific demands on commercial seating that standard ergonomic spec sheets do not address. This guide covers what to specify, what to avoid, how to account for diverse staff, and why in-stock inventory … > READ MORE

Facilities managers and office buyers searching for flexible seating often treat stacking chairs and folding chairs as the same category. Both store in a small footprint. Both work in multi-use spaces. Both cost less per seat than a dedicated office chair. That's where the similarities end. The two chair types have different storage profiles and diff … > READ MORE

Call center seating fails on a different schedule than standard office seating. A chair rated for single-shift, single-user occupancy will last 5 to 7 years in a private office. Put the same chair on a 24-hour rotation with three users per seat and it lasts 18 months before the cylinder fails or the mesh sags past the point of adjustment. Operations … > READ MORE

Most bulk office chair orders that go wrong follow the same script. The buyer selects a model online, places the order, and finds out four weeks later that the chairs are backordered. Or they arrive, and the seat height doesn't work for 30 percent of the staff. Or the upholstery is right but the weight capacity isn't rated for commercial use, and HR … > READ MORE