Back height
Высота спинки кресла; для моделей с изменяемой высотой спинки, как правило, указывается максимальное значение.
Высота спинки измеряется от сидения до верхнего края. По сути, это высота опоры, доступной для спины. В некоторых ситуациях на этот показатель можно не обращать особого внимания — например, если кресло предназначается для посетителей и роль спинки в нем чисто символическая. Однако если сидеть в кресле предстоит часто и подолгу — стоит учесть и этот момент. В идеале лучше всего попробовать «вживую» несколько кресел и выяснить, какая высота спинки для вас является наиболее комфортной. Если же такой возможности нет — стоит решить, до какой области на теле должна доставать спинка (до лопаток, до основания шеи и т. п.) и замерить, на какой высоте от сидения находится эта область в сидячем положении. А если вам нужна конкретно опора для затылка — стоит выбирать среди моделей, оснащенных подголовниками.
Спинка считается
высокой, если она имеет высоту не менее 65 см. Благодаря таким размерам кресло обеспечивает опору практически на всю спину сидящего человека, а нередко — еще и на затылок. В то же время стоит учитывать, что далеко не всякая высокая спинка является подголовником.
Seat size (WxD)
Dimensions of the seat installed in the chair in width and depth (from the back to the front edge). For models with variable depth (see "Adjustments"), the maximum value is taken into account when the seat is pushed forward to the stop.
Most modern chairs are designed for the average adult, so paying attention to size is primarily for people of a large, or, conversely, miniature physique. In width, the average is considered to be 45 – 55 cm, the narrowest models are up
to 40 cm wide, in the widest it can
exceed 60 cm. Similarly, a depth of less than 40 cm is considered small, up to 60 cm — medium, more than 60 cm — large.
Seat height
Seat height from the floor. The optimal height for a person of average height is considered to be 40 – 50 cm, however, this moment is largely subjective, and the comfort of the chair for a particular user depends heavily on his preferences and physique. Thus, many models have the ability to change the height in a certain range (see "Adjustments"). To choose, it is best to determine “live” at what height you are comfortable sitting, and find a model with the appropriate characteristics.
Headrest
The presence of a
headrest in the design of the chair.
The role of the headrest can be played as a stand, made separately from the backrest, and the upper part of the backrest — if it has a pronounced characteristic shape or a pillow is supplied in the kit, which can be installed at the request of the user. The simplest high backs that do not have a characteristic upper part are not considered head restraints.
Anyway, this feature provides additional comfort — especially when reclining back. On the other hand, if you have to sit mostly straight in the chair and the back plays a symbolic role, perhaps the best choice would be a model
without a headrest(especially since such chairs are cheaper).
Backrest tilt
The ability
to change the backrest tilt back and forth. Allows users to adjust the chair depending on how they prefer to sit: straight or slightly leaning back.
Height from the seat
The height of the armrests installed in the chair relative to the seat. In models that have the ability to adjust the armrests in height (see "Adjustments"), the range of such adjustment is usually indicated.
The overall comfort of using the chair depends on the height of the armrests, but this parameter is largely subjective: even people of the same height can differ in physique and personal preferences. So if comfort is of fundamental importance to you, it is best to check live what armrest height is optimal and choose a chair with the appropriate specifications.
Base material
The material from which the base of the chair is made (see "Base construction").
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Plastic. Plastic is notable for its low cost, combined with ease of processing — it can be easily given even a rather complex shape. This material is considered less durable than metal, but modern plastics are able to provide sufficient strength even for chairs designed for high loads (see "Maximum user weight"). However this is true only for bases of the "cross" type; for the legs and skids, the plastic is still not strong enough. However, it is found in models of all price categories.
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Metal. The main advantage of the metal is its high strength, due to which it can be used for all types of bases. At the same time, it is somewhat more expensive than plastic, and therefore, among armchairs with a cross, it is found mainly in models of the middle and higher levels.
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Tree. Wood can be attributed to design materials: it is used not so much for practical reasons as to provide the chair with a stylish and aesthetic appearance. At the same time, it is considered more reliable than plastic (although not as reliable as metal), so it can even be used for skids. However chairs with wooden bases are quite expensive.
