Big and Tall Office Chairs

Large folks can find ergonomic office chairs to suit their size. A chair perfectly suited to someone who is five foot eight inches and one hundred fifty pounds may not work too well for someone who is six foot six.

There are several different types of office chairs for big guys. This includes the latest modern office chairs, executive leather chairs and computer chairs for large people. Solid construction ensures that the chair can handle the extra weight and provide the same level of support offered by more popular sizes. No matter what the size of the chair is it should have all of the traditional features such as: mesh seating areas or contoured foam cushions, adjustable lumbar support, pneumatic seat height adjustment, tilt tension control, and fully adjustable arm rests. The support mechanisms on a heavy duty office chair are even more important on a reclining office chair.

In addition to larger overall dimensions, including the seating and back area, big and tall chairs are made to accommodate greater weight. That means stronger support frames, and heftier springs. Without these upgrades the moving parts of the chair would wear out at a much faster rate since they aren't designed to withstand the wear and tear of heavier weight. Without the increased tension on the backrest, the large user would ultimately be very uncomfortable as the chair would not provide enough support and the person's posture would be negatively affected. Larger folks are also more susceptible to pressure points after sitting for long periods of time.

Concorde 24 Hour Executive

The Concorde line of big and tall office chairs is made by Global and is a popular choice for heavy use, or 24 hour environments. It comes in leather or commercial grade fabric. It is a thickly padded chair that is rated at 350 lbs. One of its unique features is the push button adjustment on the arm rests which allows the user to adjust to the most comfortable position. Of course the seat height can be adjusted, however this chair also allows the adjustment of the seat back to assist in lumbar support. The unique waterfall seat edge does not inhibit blood flow to the legs. The arm rests can be adjusted for height and width.

Boss Heavy Duty Chair

Boss makes a variety of high quality, reasonably priced office chairs. The B990 is their popular heavy duty task chair with a 350 lb. capacity. The base is a five star brushed metal base that sits on five oversized double wheeled casters. It is upholstered in a durable microfiber fabric. It doesn't have all of the bells and whistles or ergonomic features of some of the more expensive chairs but it is a solid performer for those on a budget who need a big and tall chair.

Office Star Big Man’s Professional Mesh Seat

The thick padding on the seat and firm mesh back offer comfort and support with a maximum capacity of 400 pounds. It has adjustable tilt tension control and a built in lumbar support. The heavy duty construction of the mid pivot knee tilt control is designed to handle heavier weights and maintain smooth range of motion. Adjustable arm rests and large dual wheel carpet casters. The mesh material also allows for greater air flow which keeps the user cool during long periods of sitting.

Chiroform Big and Tall Executive Office Chair

The Chiroform by Allseating is made in Canada. It is an all purpose big and tall office chair with a claimed capacity of up to 500 lbs. This claim is supported by it's heavy duty base and carpet casters. The high density contoured foam seat will hold it's shape even under the increased weight. And the double curve back rest offers great lumbar support. Not only is this chair built to support heavier loads it is also a 24 hour chair designed to be used in heaviest use applications. The 24 hour chairs are made mostly with durability in mind. Standard chairs would wear out too quickly in certain environments so the extra cost is well worth it.