The Real Reason Why Office Chairs Are So Expensive
We spend almost eight hours a day in the same chair, and being uncomfortable for long periods of time can really tire you out. When you want to upgrade your office space, we always feel that one question keeps popping up in your mind: "Why are office chairs so expensive?". Today we will answer exactly that question.
Why are office chairs so expensive?
You're a smart guy: you know all these companies don't just
invent a price for their chairs. There must be a logical reason for cheap and
expensive office chairs to exist. Let's take a closer look at some of the main
reasons.
Material
It sounds obvious, but different materials have different
costs, as do the different qualities of those materials. Most chairs are made
up of many parts, each with different material options. The different
components are:
• Legs with/without wheels
• vehicle
• Fill
• Coverage
Each component has a variety of materials from which they
can be made, often with different qualities and/or appearances.
For example, the chair frame can be made entirely of metal
or partly of plastic. Also, the same leather chair will be more expensive than
the fabric version because leather is a more expensive material. If you check
out the Secret Lab chairs, both the Omega and Titan collections are available
in fabric, polyurethane (PU) leather or nappa leather. Their prices reflect the
different qualities and properties of the materials, with nappa leather being
twice as expensive as PU leather.
A large part of the price difference between different
materials is due to their quality and the properties they possess. Metal is
stronger but heavier than plastic, faux leather is easier to clean than genuine
leather, memory foam is more supportive than standard foam, and so on.
manufacturing
Not only what it's made of, but how it's made also affects
the price of an office chair. When chair parts are made in one piece rather
than parts that need to be assembled, this can drive up prices because special
machines or processes are required to make them.
Imagine a wooden chair: Carving a chair from a tree requires
more work than piecing together small pieces of wood. When you look at
different chairs, it takes more effort to create a beautiful design element than
a simple shape, which can increase the price.
For example, if we look at the office chairs that CB2
offers, those with one-piece seats, wheels, and height adjustment are more
expensive than multi-piece static chairs.
technology
Sitting is definitely a science. Using an ergonomic office
chair can make a real difference, and the technology costs money. Creating the
correct seat shape, foam density and adjustable hydraulics requires research
and development (often called R&D) to make sure everything works.
Companies like Herman Miller have a full line of
high-performance seating and well-designed office chairs that offer a variety
of functions and benefits. They combine this with their renowned design
aesthetic to make their chairs some of the most expensive pieces of office
furniture.
brand
It's not something people like to talk about, but sometimes
you have to pay extra to get a brand name. Why? It boils down to the fact that
brands with famous or long-standing names are generally more trustworthy and
reliable. Another part is that a recognizable brand name or design can give the
owner a specific look. In business, the right image of customers or employees
is critical to success. Choosing the right chair brand for your office can be
unwittingly sending a message of your reliability and success, as well as
reassuring your employees that you are competent.
shipping
Office chairs can be heavy. Even stuff that's mostly covered
in plastic and fabric can be heavy, and it gets even heavier when you start
replacing plastic and fabric with metal and leather. Other than that, the chair
is a bulky item, and you already have a rather large shipping case in front of
you. But shipping the chair to you doesn't just cost a fortune. Shipping the
chair to the warehouse where it is stored and then shipping to you can add up.
Sometimes the parts of the chair aren't all made in the same
factory, sometimes they are. Once the parts are complete, they either need to
be assembled and shipped to you ready to use, or packaged ready for
self-assembly.
One place that definitely doesn't have high shipping rates
is Amazon, especially if you're a Prime member. The marketplace giant has
simplified its logistics into a science, saving a lot of money and passing it
on to consumers. If you browse the different brands of office chairs they
carry, you can easily compare materials, manufactures, and brand names.
bottom line
Now that we've looked at several reasons why office chairs
are expensive, and a few different companies, you should feel confident
choosing the right office chair for your needs. "How much does an office
chair cost?" The question should be off your mind, and you can focus on
asking the right questions now. When looking at different office chairs, it can
be helpful to consider the following questions:
• What materials do you want?
• What style are you looking for?
• What functionality or technology do you need?
• Does the brand name matter?
• What is your budget?
Once you know the answers to these questions, you should be able
to easily find the chair of your dreams. As we said at the beginning, we sit in
the same chair almost all day. If you consider a cost-of-use scenario (divide
the price by hours or days of use), you may realize that what at first looks
expensive is actually an investment in convenience.
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