Studying on the sofa or on the floor might sounds like a great idea until you have to contend with a sore back or stiff legs.
Having to cut a study session short because of aches and pains can be detrimental to your grades and your mental health.
A good quality ergonomic study chair allows you to study in comfort for many hours without putting any strain on your body.
What to look for in a study chair
Not just any chair will do for a successful study session. You need an ergonomically designed chair that offer supports in all the right places.
Here are some factors to consider when deciding what type of study chair to buy:
- Height adjustable – you must be able to adjust the seat height to suit your body.
- Backrest – choose a chair with the right height backrest with sufficient lumbar support for long periods of sitting.
- Waterfall edge seat – a well-padded seat with a drop-off edge minimises pressure on the backs of the legs.
- Arm support – good, adjustable arm support helps prevent strain on the arms and shoulders, and minimises long-term issues, such as carpal tunnel syndrome.
- Good castors – the chair should roll smoothly, easily and with minimal noise.
- Customisable – match the chair to your study area’s colour scheme to positively affect your mood.
Research has shown that comfort, among other things, plays a crucial role in a student’s success. Using a good quality study chair – along with good lighting and low noise in a clean and pleasant environment – makes it much easier to concentrate.
Recommended study chairs
K-Mark has a selection of ergonomic desk chairs that are ideal for studying. All our chairs are fully customisable with a range of upholstery to choose from, as well as different bases and arm configurations.
EasyPro Chair
Our EasyPro chair is truly ergonomic, making it a worthwhile long-term investment. The chair is fully adjustable and features a waterfall edge seat.
The breathable mesh back is ideal for hot climates, but provides plenty of lumbar support. The arms are height adjustable and the chair features an automatic tilt adjustment.
Highback chair
We have a range of highback chairs that feature different types of high, supportive back with lumbar support. These chairs are ideal for study areas where space isn’t an issue.
Choose from different armrests, including height-adjustable ones, and a range of upholstery fabrics to suit your décor.
Netback chairs
Our netback chairs have breathable mesh backs that encourage better airflow even on hot days. These chairs are ideal for study areas in hot or muggy climates.
The seats of these chairs are colour and pattern customisable. You can choose from different armrest and base options.
Operator chairs
Our operator chairs are more compact than our highback chairs, but they still offer plenty of back support. They work well in smaller study areas where bulkier chairs take up too much room.
The study chair comes in two designs and can be customised with different fabrics, armrests and bases.
A little about K-Mark chairs
We make our range of office chairs fully customisable to ensure they work in any environment – study areas, home offices, corporate spaces, workshops and more.
As a proudly South African manufacturer, we’ve been making office chairs for more than two decades. We guarantee a top quality product by only using the very best local and imported parts.
By ordering direct from the manufacturer, our clients can cut out the middleman and save money on retail mark-ups and transport costs. We can also ensure consistency if a client wants to order more of the same chairs.
We also offer office chair repairs, churn management and corporate relocations.
Browse our shop to see our full range of ergonomic study chairs available online. You can also contact us to learn more about our other office furniture, including our study desk options.
