Studio Chair

[Martin Naef]

Gorman, Declan wrote:
> Hey all, I am on the hunt for a chair to put into my new studio.  I
> am not interedted in the typical office/executive chair but something
> different that is both comfortable and affordable.  Any suggestions?
> What do you guys use?

The gold standard here in the German speaking parts is the Girsberger 
brand. However, particularly their higher end models tend to be an 
investment. I got mine just over ten years ago with a massive student 
discount (like half the usual price - and it was still bloody 
expensive), but it has served me extremely well since and shows very 
little signs of age (a few scratches on the leather in the most exposed 
corners). It's also an investment into my health, so it was clearly 
worth it. I spent the last four years at work sitting in crap chairs, 
but luckily I'm back in a decent Girsberger now - so I know the difference.

Not sure that's of help to you - the attribute "different" doesn't 
really apply to Girsberger, and neither does "affordable". But consider 
the purchase of a chair as an investment into your health, and you've 
got the right mindset.

Martin