Twelve task chairs for the sitting worker
As the Office Snapshots team roamed the halls (and climbed the stairs) of Chicago’s Merchandise Mart this past June at NeoCon, we posed the question, “How many chairs exist in the world?”
1 billion? 2 billion? Are there more chairs than people?
While we ultimately could not answer that question, we realized we could answer, “What are the most commonly identified task chairs seen on Office Snapshots?”
The answer is as follows and it is no surprise the list is made up of task chairs from Herman Miller, Haworth, Steelcase, Knoll and Humanscale.
#12 Humanscale – Liberty Task
The Liberty Task has been spotted in offices like Gensler Birmingham, RMW and Newsday. With a minimal aesthetic that complements any space, the Liberty chair is the ideal seating solution for the modern work environment.
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#11 Haworth – Fern Task
The Fern Task can be found in the offices of Warner Norcross + Judd, ID Integrated and Pernod Ricard. Designed with edgeless comfort, Fern offers users a premier sense of balance and flexibility.
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#10 Steelcase – Gesture Chair
As seen in the offices of Wirecutter and Lendlease, the Steelcase Gesture Chair serves a variety of applications including the ways in which we interact with modern technologies.
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#9 Humanscale – Diffrient World
Our team has seen Humanscale’s Diffrient World in Playstudios, AstraZeneca, and many more. Designed as one of the most minimal task chairs ever made, Diffrient World provides a clean aesthetic without compromising comfort and support.
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#8 Haworth – Zody Task
You may have spotted Haworth’s Zody Task in the Unity, Gensler Raleigh, or Cedars Sinai offices. The chair is easy to identify with its patented lumbar pad which provides fine-tuning for each individual user’s needs.
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#7 Knoll – Generation
Generation by Knoll can found in the offices of DPR Construction, Mediabrands, and Microsoft. Generation is designed to support the range of postures and workstyles typical of today’s workplace.
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#6 Haworth – Very Task
You may recognize Haworth’s Very Task in the Cushman & Wakefield, Synopsys, and Unilever offices. Very Task is named for its universal appeal to be able to perform a wide variety of work tasks.
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#5 Herman Miller – Mirra 2 Chair
Herman Miller’s Mirra 2 Chair can be spotted in the offices of Gensler Austin, BDH, and CBRE San Francisco. Mirra 2 is designed to move and adjust with the human body as someone goes about the work day.
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#4 Steelcase – Think Chair
We have identified Steelcase’s Think Chair in a number of projects, but notably Pepsico Paris, PayPal Milan, and The Trade Desk Irvine. Think is known for its flexibility in the workplace, designed in both seated and stool height to accommodate whatever the task is at hand.
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#3 Herman Miller – Aeron Chair
Coming in on the top three is Herman Miller’s Aeron chair, recently identified in OXO, JLL London, and Kapitol Group. An iconic form with modern updates from the castors up, Aeron is one of the most ergonomically designed taskchairs out there.
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#2 Herman Miller – Sayl Chair
Very little identification is needed when spotting the classic Sayl chair as seen recently in Intuit, Microsoft, and Jellyfish. Sayl strikes a healthy balance between freedom and support without compromising design.
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#1 Herman Miller – Setu Chair
Coming in on top as the most identified task chair on Office Snapshots is Setu by Herman Miller. As seen in Prologis, Tripadvisor, and Takeda, Setu is crafted to provide the unique combination of flex and strength as it bends and flexes with every movement.
