If a job involves a great deal of sitting down – which is practically every office-based job – top of the list of priorities for any employee should be a good chair.
What constitutes a good chair in 2023? An ergonomic, body-friendly design is crucial. Breathable materials, so you don't get sweaty in summer. Adjustable neck and lumbar support. Fully customisable height and seat. Padded armrests. Plus, ideally, it also needs to look good, suitable for office and home use. It's 2023: there's no reason for functional furniture to look offensively pedestrian.
The new 'Effectual Series' office chairs from Essex-based Boulies ticks all these must-have boxes. We've been testing one for the last couple of months, using it all day, every day, and it's been a revelation. It's front-of-desk predecessor was totally fine, or so we thought, but it's never coming back now. It has been usurped.
With ergonomic intent, Boulies' Effectual...