Sit4Less - A Short History

I recently came across a November 2010 article on the website Brain Pickings about an 800 page book titled, The Story of Eames Furniture. No doubt this design duo has had an incredible impact on architecture and furniture, as well as graphic design, fine art and film, and has left a legacy that can be seen and felt ... everywhere it seems. But the article did more than make me think about the Eames history, it made me wonder about the Sit4Less history. We all have one, a history that is, and that history is an important part of who we are and who we are trying to be. It may not fill 800 pages, but every thing started somewhere.
For Sit4Less it all started in 1994, when its virtual doors were opened with the goal of delivering the best ergonomic chairs at the best prices, quickly to offices (of all sizes) across the United States. There was a time when our favorite office chair, for example the Aeron, wasn't available for the small office or home office to purchase direct from the manufacturer. Sit4Less.com was one of the first retailers to offer these iconic brands to the public, brands like Herman Miller, Steelcase, Knoll, Haworth, and many others. Over the years, Sit4Less has been able to use it relationships with these manufacturers to offer the best selection and support when it comes to office seating.
Sit4Less is the leading source of the most desirable ergonomic seating and accessories and since its inception it has expanded its selection to include names like Inada, Humantouch, and Offices 2 Go. The right chair, at the right price, right now isn't just a slogan, but a promise! It's exciting to see a brand develop and change over the years, but at Sit4Less some things never change - 100% customer satisfaction, free shipping, 110% price guarantee, and 365 day no hassle returns.

An Aeron Chair GiveAway - Is There Anything Better?

At Sit4Less we are pretty sure the Aeron True Black giveaway is one of our favorites! But time is running out - last day for entries is 9/15/2011.

Sit4Less was the first to carry the iconic Aeron Chair by Herman Miller, one of the few office chairs that can be found in both cubicles across the world and in the Museum of Modern Art’s permanent collection. Combining distinctive looks with pioneering ergonomics, the Aeron Chair performs like no other chair. It adapts naturally and adjusts precisely to fit people of all sizes and postures doing all kinds of activities, all day long. It is a high-performance, long-term seating solution unlike any other.

Over the years Sit4Less has had thousands of requests from customers for a “black” Aeron Chair, instead of the standard carbon color. Because of this, Sit4Less.com and Herman Miller worked together to introduce “true black”, the most sought after and exclusive color available for the Aeron Chair. Sit4Less is extremely proud to be the only retailer to offer this additional feature and proud to be able to fulfill customers needs.

And now Sit4Less is giving one away?! Don't miss your chance to win ... Enter today!

Setu product highlight

In today's busy world, it's hard to imagine a time you're not multitasking. Now there’s a multipurpose chair with multiple benefits, the Setu Chair by Herman Miller, putting materials to work in a way never seen before.



Simplicity is everything. The Setu Multipurpose Chair puts the least possible number of components to work in an unimaginably harmonious fashion. Weighing only 18 pounds, there's nothing to tilt, nothing to tweak. All you will feel is the perfect combination of flex and strength being used to cradle your body and mimic your every movement without the need for adjustment.

Setu's suspension material, Lyris, works in concert with the spine to distribute your weight evenly and conform to your contours like no other chair. You'll soon discover it's finely tuned elastomeric material is designed to provide superior suspension as well as aeration and temperature control.

Are you a style conscious super villain looking for a dramatic throne/office chair?

If I were a super villian, hanging out in my skull island lair... this would be my office chair of choice. Maybe not the most ergonomic solution out there, but talk about making a statement!

On top of that - this thing functions as a "sensory deprivation chamber" - providing a calming retreat from those stressful diabolical schemes that always seem to go awry.

"Dutch Atelier Van Lieshout has their Sensory Deprivation Skull on display at Carpenters Workshop Gallery, a new Gallery in Mayfair, London, designated to furniture."

via http://www.chairblog.eu/

One blogger's search for office chair relief

Finding the Perfect Office Chair: Aeron vs. Swiss Ball vs. the FBI's Pick...

Written by Tim Ferriss of www.fourhourworkweek.com

(Total read time: 8 minutes)

In this post I'll cover how I identified the best high-end chairs in the world, which I ultimately chose, and the tangible results that followed.

In January of 2005, I found myself on a veranda in Panama after the usual afternoon rain, dreaming of the upcoming year and reflecting on lessons learned since leaving the US. Maria Elena, the matriarch of the Panamanian family that had adopted me, sipped her iced tea and pointed at my bruised feet:

"Tim, let me share some advice I was once given. Buy the most comfortable bed and pair of shoes you can afford. If you're not in one, you'll be in the other."

I followed her advice upon returning to CA and the results were sudden: Plantar Fasciitis disappeared, as did shoulder impingement after switching from coil-spring to foam-layered mattresses.

But what about chairs? On January 4th, 2009, I tweeted out the following:

"Is the Aeron chair worth it? http://tr.im/2uxd Do you have any fave chairs for extended sitting and writing?"

Read more over at: FourHourWorkWeek

Great deals on certified refurbished office chairs at Sit4LessCertified.com

Zero gravity recliner with massage and heat

Sit4Less is aware that life’s demands can be stressful, tiring, and even have negative effects on our health. To overcome this issue Sit4less.com introduced the PC-086 Perfect Chair® Serenity by Humantouch, which incorporates heat, waves, weightlessness and beauty into one chair. With this chair you have the earth’s healing elements right in your home. The zero gravity recliner integrates earth’s natural elements and the healing arts of the Far East into an amazing luxurious chair that soothes tired, aching muscles.



The Perfect Chair is engineered to place the body in the zero gravity position, to restore its natural wellness. Inspired by the neutral body position developed by NASA to support astronauts’ ascent into orbit, the chairs ergonomics put you in a virtually weightless position. Physicians suggest that this is the healthiest way to sit and is most beneficial to our health.

The chair features a smooth functioning, high-performance, electrical recline system with whisper-quiet motors, which ease the chair from upright to full recline. It takes you through a journey from sitting to floating in less than 15 seconds.

Jade stones radiate far-infrared rays that deliver healing warmth up to three inches deep into tissue, reducing inflammation, relieving joint and muscle pain, improving circulation, and speeding cellular recovery.

The luxurious bonded leather is crafted with a combination of man-made materials and genuine leather, which promotes comfort, flexibility and durability. The generous cushions and furniture springs provide a soft touch and an indulgent seating experience.

Put all these features together the floating position, jade stones that radiate far infrared heat, the heated gentle air therapy, the comfortable and flexible leather, and the soft touch generous cushion and furniture springs, and you get what the chair is made for, Serenity.

An ergonomic desk chair that even a student can afford!

In just a few short weeks millions of college students will be headed back to school, many for the first time. As these students get ready to invest their time, and perhaps their parents money in this important milestone, it might be worth spending just a few extra minutes and dollars setting them up with the right tools for success. At Sit4Less.comour mission is to provide ergonomic, stylish seating options at an affordable price, putting those tools for success within reach!

In the article 10 Things Every Parent Should Do to Help Their College-Bound Kid, authors Jeremy Hyman and Lynn Jacobs put comfortable seating as their number four recommendation. “Splurge on some furnishings. Your child will have a more pleasant college experience – and might study harder, too – if you get him or her some nice dorm accessories. Start with a plush chair and iPod speakers, than move on to a good desk lamp and desk chair. Think of them as ‘house warming’ gifts.” Sit4Less.com carries a huge selection of ergonomic office chairs designed and engineered to maximize productivity by reducing operator fatigue and discomfort. Ergonomic seating enables the user to sit comfortably for the day (or study session), while being supported where the user needs it most. Imagine a chair that curves and supports the shape and movement of the back. By doing so, circulation is improved and clear-minded thinking will ensue. Ergonomic chairs increase productivity and create a positive working environment. Just what a midnight cram session calls for!

These ‘house warming’ gifts don’t have to break the bank. At Sit4Less.com parents and students a like are sure to find the right chair at the right price. Consider the Sit4Less exclusive Space 5500, which offers pressure-relieving comfort in the exclusive Zero-Force Foam seat cushion. Combined with the form fitting mesh back, providing flexible and ergonomic support, it’s a task chair that is built to last at an incredibly low price point of $165. Of course, Sit4Less.com is proud to offer an entire line of name brands such as Herman Miller, Steelcase, Humanscale and Haworth in addition to their house and exclusively co-branded offerings manufactured for the company.



In addition to a huge selection of seating options, Sit4Less.com works hard to provide ergonomic office and work space accessories, so that human potential is maximized. Ergonomic principles have been brought to the one element that was just sitting there, the desk. Herman Miller’s Envelop desk is the first desk designed to help the user, the chair, the computer all work together for better health and comfort. Envelop is the first desk that moves with you! Of course the smaller features of an ergonomic workspace are not to be overlooked. Consider the M2 Monitor Arm, which allows the user to adjust and reposition the monitor quickly and easily, ensuring each user can work in ideal ergonomic conditions. Or the Switch Mouse by Humanscle; a revolutionary mousing solution. This peripheral device boosts comfort and reduces injury risks through a number of new innovations. Its V-shaped base and four-way scrolling dish complement a built-in palm support for exceptional user comfort.

In the blog Adventures in Gradland, the author describes their experience with the wrong desk chair. “I’ve been suffering from some pretty intense back pain for the past three days, and I think I know the cause – my crappy desk chair. So I thought I’d send out a warning to anyone who spends a large amount of time at a desk: do not skimp on your chair!”

As the new school year approaches, consider adding an ergonomic chair and desk accessories to the list of must haves. At Sit4Less.com we are confident of the difference a good chair can make!

Sit4Less.com and Knoll never stop moving...

Sitting at a desk all day restrained by a chair can be uncomfortable, irritating, and even painful at times. Why? The human body is built to move freely. Fortunately, the designers at Knoll disregarded the notion that office chairs have to keep you locked in one position all day, and developed a chair that would compliment free movement instead of combat it. Sit4Less.com is proud to introduce the Generation Chair by Knoll, which offers a new standard of comfort and unrestrained movement, supporting the range of postures typical of today's workplace.

Ergonomic research has challenged the idea of a single, forward-facing posture, recognizing that maintaining one seated position for an extended time is not compatible with the body’s natural tendency toward movement. To overcome this the innovative Generation was created with a Flex Back, Flex Top, and Flex Seat from a high performance elastomer. The Flex Back facilitates changes in posture and position throughout the workday. The Flex Top extends the range of movement allowing you to sit comfortably- even sideways. The Flex Seat offers 270 degrees of seat edge flex without a hard frame or obtrusive levers and the Continuous Lumbar carries the lumbar support in the Flex Back resulting in seamless movement from upright to perched or side sitting positions. In addition the Generation’s sustainable design is made from recycled materials and is constructed using minimal materials.

Generation reflects the changes that have accompanied the contemporary workplace. The workplace has transformed from strictly focused, task-oriented settings to more flexible interactions among workers and tasks.

Alana Stevens, Knoll Senior Marketing Director said, “In its research, Formway observed how people of different age groups and in different job functions related to their work environment. Clearly, there is no one way to sit and a chair should support as many postures as possible."

The most expensive office chair

The most expensive retailed office chair in the world was produced by Interstuhl and exhibited at the Emirates Millionaire Show in 2006. The chair is adorned with gold and silver gilt, and enriched with flower print on the cushions. Believe it or not, especially considering how it looks, this chair is labeled $ 65,000. Really?

Don't cheap out on your office chair...

Beware of those cheap-o office chairs! They can be even more than just a pain in the butt! "About 216,000 (OfficeMax) office chairs were recalled after 35 reports of the chair backs or posts breaking, leading to lacerations, muscle strains, contusions and concussions." Lacerations and contusions? Yowch.

Just how green is the Sayl?

Herman Miller has had a goal of environmental friendliness that was evident in their facility designs, LEED-Certified buildings, and the formation of their Environmental Quality Action Team (EQAT). Through the rePurpose program, Herman Miller gives new life to things your organization no longer needs by sending furniture or any other asset to deserving nonprofits around the world, keeping them away from landfills. Herman Miller's dedication to the environment has now trickled down into the very products they offer.

Several of Herman Miller's chairs, including SAYL from Yves Behar, pride themselves on using fewer parts and less materials which ultimately mean less cost and a smaller carbon footprint. Combined with the fact that they are all at least 70% recyclable, with several options over 90% recyclable, Herman Miller's work chairs are the true product of Herman Miller's Design for the Environment (DfE) team, which is responsible for maintaining high standards while incorporating increasingly more environmentally sustainable materials, features, and manufacturing processes.

Feel better, work better

It’s amazing what an ergonomically designed, state of the art executive office chair can do for your health, comfort, and energy. When the average US worker spends nearly 2,000 hours per year sitting behind their desk, the difference between an old, painful chair, and a new, innovative and personalized chair means the world. That is the difference you will feel when you sit in the Alpha 80 Executive Chair by Duorest, available now at Sit4Less.com.

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Herman Miller's "Action Office"

Herman Miller is credited with the invention of the office cubicle (originally known as the "Action Office II") in 1968 under then-director of research Bob Propst.

One of Herman Miller's first major projects was an evaluation of the "office" as it had evolved during the 20th century, and in particular, how it functioned in the 1960s, Propst's studies included learning about the ways people work in an office, how information travels, and how the office layout affects their performance. Propst consulted with Michigan State University psychologists Terry Allen and Carl Frost; Joan Evans, a British scholar of ornament and pattern; Robert Sumner, an investigator of the effects of different spaces on mental health; and anthropologist Edward Hall, whose book "The Silent Language" had been published in 1959, as well as other specialists, including mathematicians, and behavioral psychologists Propst concluded from his studies that during the 20th century the office environment had changed substantially, particularly in relation to the amount of information being processed. The amount of information an employee had to analyze, organize, and maintain had increased dramatically. Despite this, the basic layout of the corporate office had remained largely unchanged, with employees sitting behind rows of traditional desks in a large open room, devoid of privacy. Propst's studies suggested that an open environment actually reduced communication between employees, and impeded personal initiative. On this, Propst commented "One of the regrettable conditions of present day offices is the tendency to provide a formula kind of sameness for everyone." In addition, the employee's bodies were suffering from long hours of sitting in one position. Propst concluded that office workers require both privacy and interaction, depending on which of their many duties they were performing.

The birth of the modern office cubicle

They're such a common site in our office that we don't often consider when, or where they came from... cubicles. Those incredibly efficient hangouts for the office honeybee.

The modern cubicle was created in 1968. Check back tomorrow and we'll give you a little history lesson on the humble office cube.

Your desk is gross...

A little unsettling office furniture trivia:

According to a study grant (not coincidentally funded by Clorox), The average office desk harbors more than 400 times the amount of bacteria typically found on a toilet! Ech... suddenly eating out sounds like a healthier option.

Jobs and Gates hanging out...

Can you identify the sweet chairs that Steve Jobs and Bill Gates were lounging in for this momentous interview during the All things D conference?

The need for (office chair) speed

In 2009, the first German Office Chair Racing Championship was held in Bad Koenig-Zell, Germany with 70 participants racing down a steep hill with only a helmet and knee pads for protection?

What would be faster - and Aeron or a Zody? We're adding that to our to-do list!

Last Call 15% off Herman Miller and Humanscale!

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Evolution of the office chair

One of the earliest records of the modern office chair originated in the 1800s with naturalist Charles Darwin, who added wheels (casters) to his personal lab chair so he could get to specimens quicker.

... and the answer is:

Jolie's lair was decked out with Humanscale Freedom Chairs in Mr. and Mrs.Smith - You can score your own Freedom Chair on sale for 5 more days during the Humanscale and Herman Miller sale going on right now!

Mrs. Angelina Jolie's executive chair

Can you name the executive chair Angelina Jolie used in a 2005 summer blockbuster?

Sayl is on Sale

The SAYL chair by Herman Miller was voted the 2011 Best of Green in Design and Architecture. Unique for its Eco-Dematerialised deisgn, the SAYL chair uses fewer materials in more inventive ways to make the chair attainable for more people.

Right now you can get yourself a SAYL (and anything else Herman Miller) for 15% less green!

The big Herman Miller Sale

Zody spotted in Pandora command center

Pandora the planet, not the streaming music service. @robbellbottom was the first one to tweet the right answer - Avatar. Good eye Rob! We agree with Cameron - The Haworth Zody is hands-down, the most comfortable chair to sit in when you're plotting the destruction of big blue aliens.

James Cameron digs the Zody Haworth

What James Cameron movie features the Haworth Zody? (Hint - Its not Titanic)

The complete ergonomic setup

Ergonomic office tools such as monitor arms, foot rests, or computer peripherals, can keep your entire body in a relaxed, natural position even while you're slaving away on your TPS report. Check out our new ergonomic accessories.

Magical floating Aeron appeared in The Simpsons 2005

The Simpsons featured the Aeron in one of it's episodes, "Thank God, It's Doomsday." (air date) May 8th, 2005), Homer ends up in Heaven when he accurately predicts the date and time of the apocalypse. He visits God's office, which is decked out with a floating (of course) PostureFit Aeron.

A heavenly ergonomic chair

Can you name the irreverent cartoon that put the chief executive in an Aeron?

The Eames Lounge Chair - A true celebrity among loungers

The Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Herman Miller has adistinguished series of appearances in pop culture, including:

· The Eames Lounge chair was featured prominently on the Emmy winning American sitcom Frasier^[2], where it was visible in all but one episodes.

· The chair also appears in the office of Dr. Gregory House in the eponymous television series House

· The chair can be seen in Chandler and Joey's apartment in the first season of Friends

· The chair also appears in the movie She's Out of My League

· The chair also appeared in the TV series Cougar Town, during the first episode of the second season guest starring Jennifer Aniston.

· The chair is frequently seen being used in AMC's drama series Mad Men set in the 1960s

· The chair is also present in Dr. Cox's apartment in the sitcom Scrubs

· The chair also appears in the movie Iron Man (film) and is seen in Tony Stark's apartment and workshop .

· There is also mention of the chair in the Steely Dan song "Things I miss the most"

· The chair also appeared in both Richard Castle's and Kate Beckett's house in Castle (TV series).

· A modified version of the chair with Missoni fabric, appeared in Gossip Girl, in Lily's apartment.

· An all-white Eames lounge chair appears in Disney's Tron: Legacy.

· Stewie Griffin explicitly announces the chair in Family Guy Video Game!

· In CLICK, Adam Sandler plays a successful architect, partner in a prosperous architecture firm, on track to run the company one day. His “signifier” is an Eames 670 rosewood and black leather lounge chair.

The most expensive chair ever

A chair named the "Dragon Chair" developed by Irish designer Ellen Gray in 1919 sold for a record 21.9 Euros ($27.8 million) in 2009 making it the most expensive chair in the world. We've got swank designer chairs for a lot less than than! How many offices could be decked out for a cool $29mil??

Ergonomic to the bone...

We caught Teutel Sr. lounging around in a bright orange Herman Miller Embody chair on Orange County Choppers the other night. Pops Teutul probably does need nice comfortable chair after riding around on choppers all day!

The adjustable workstation power boost!

According to recent studies, users of adjustable workstations are 25% more productive than those who use boring, non-adjustable furniture (or a kitchen table and stool). Take that logic a little further and upgrade to a movin' and groovin' workspace with the Envelop desk - it actually reclines with you, keeping your monitor at eye level. http://www.sit4less.com/products/Herman-miller/Envelop-desk/875

That "new chair smell" could be hazardous to your health!

That "new chair smell" is commonly caused by adhesives used in the manufacturing process. VOCs, or volatile organic compounds, can affect respiratory and immune systems - Not to mention dry itchy eyes. Environmentally conscious furniture makers like Steelcase, Humanscale, Haworth and Herman Miller use safer adhesives to avoid this common problem. Sit4Less.com/EnvironmentallyFriendly offers many environmentally friendly and LEED certified products for your home and small office.

Sayl, Herman Miller's Newest Addition

Great design, affordable price
As affordable as it is inventive, SAYL proves our belief that a reasonably priced work chair can be well designed and include leading-edge ergonomics. Designing SAYL started with understanding the needs of people and designing an ergonomic work chair that incorporates everything that Herman Miller chairs are known for. By rethinking every part, we were able to create a better, smarter chair that sets a new reference point in its class for performance, ergonomics, quality, and appearance.

3D Intelligent Technology
SAYL's revolutionary 3D Intelligent suspension back molds the support you need into the back material, eliminating hard edges and the need for a frame. The suspension back is a flexible elastomer that adapts to each person's unique shape and provides exceptional comfort and support for just about all body types.

Eco-Dematerialised Design
Yves Béhar is big on environmental responsibility in design. The result is a lightweight chair that is 93 percent recyclable. Structural components are hollowed out, reducing weight and volume. The ArcSpan, arm structure, and tilt mechanism are fused into a single strong part that also reduces the chair's weight. The SAYL work chair weighs only 37 pounds. SAYL chairs ship ready to assemble.

"The Best for the Most for the Least"
It was the standard for the furniture designs of Charles and Ray Eames and an inspiration for Yves Béhar when working on SAYL: Make a product that is the best design for the most people at the smallest cost. "Our goal was to make a work chair that is everything a Herman Miller chair should be in terms of ergonomics, elegant styling, superior engineering, and ecological responsibility—and be able to offer it at a very attainable price."

Elegant Anywhere
Shape matters, especially when introducing a chair into your home. At a desk, around a table, in the living room. The organic shape of the SAYL back makes it elegant anywhere, from every angle. And SAYL color choices let you express your individuality. Mix colors on the seat, back and arm pads for a bold look. Or match them for a more traditional appearance.

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