One of the chairs I spend the majority of my day in is the Herman Miller Aeron chair. This is the office chair that is currently used in the office I work in. Unfortunately, due to sensitive material, we are unable to photograph inside the office, so I got this picture from this website. This chair is nice in the fact that it does offer a good bit of adjustments to be made, but it is often unclear what knob or leaver to use to make the adjustment that is desired. One of the aspects I do greatly appreciate and enjoy is the mesh fabric material that comprises the seat and back of the chair. I find this material to be supportive enough for my lower back, but to have enough give so as not to be uncomfortable. In addition, it prevents the seat from getting too warm since the mesh allows for air circulation.
Recently, my office has gone through a renovation and one of the additions was this Brody Modular Lounge, the image for which was found here. I often switch between this and the Herman Miller Aeron chair throughout the workday. At first, when I saw these modular lounges, I thought that while they looked cool, they would not be that comfortable because they appear not to offer much support or customization. However, much to my surprise, these are actually quite comfortable and enjoyable. While they do not offer a space large enough for multiple screens, I find myself sitting in these when I have some important write-up or report to do because the semi-opaque plastic on top creates almost a little bubble around you that prevents you from the majority of the distractions of the outside world. In addition, there are some parts that can be customized, such as the desk surface which can be moved towards or away from the chair and also be set to different angles. I find this to allow me to sit comfortably and be able to reach my laptop with minimal effort. There is also a small footstool, which I did not anticipate liking or even using, but every time I sit in one of these pods, I find myself putting my feet up! It seems to put my body and back into a more suitable and comfortable position. All in all, this chair that seemed very much like a modern novelty to me is one of my favorites!
Ah, my favorite seat of all! This magnificent piece of leather is a County Sensation saddle, custom fitted for my horse and me. This is without a doubt the most comfortable of any saddle I have ever ridden in, due to the support and cushion in the rear of the seat, which can be read about here. Part of what makes me love this seat more is what it represents to me. In my eyes, it represents a true connection with my horse and the ability to communicate with him through subtle movements in my body. it also represents the freedom that riding allows me and the enjoyment I get from a good ride. Because the saddle is customized for both me and my horse, and based on his reactions to it, I know that he enjoys this “seat” as much as I do. The leather on this saddle is premium calf leather and very soft and supple, allowing it to mold to both me and my horse. It does still hold up well, since the barn is not always a place where objects are treated with the utmost care and accidents during riding do happen. This is one “chair” that I plan on being in my life for many years to come.
This is the chair that sits at the dining room table in my apartment, and is often where I sit when I am at home. This chair came as part of a table set from an old farmhouse in southern Virginia. While I do not care much for the faded pattern on the chair cushions, I do like the rest of the chair. It is made of solid wood and good construction, especially considering it is likely over 50 years old at this point and still in excellent shape and usable. In addition, I actually find the arm rests on the chair to be quite comfortable and find myself using them often. I suspect that one of the reasons I like this chair and find it comfortable is that it was likely made for people of a smaller stature than most chairs today are. I believe this because not only does it fit me (at a giant 5’3″), but also it was designed and created many decades ago, when people were generally smaller to begin with. However, this is just my speculation based off of the readings from this week (Cranz). I expect to use this chair for many years to come and continue to be a part of its rich history.
Happy to see a post that includes a living and breathing “chair” in your life, Gillian. Or at least the chair that mounts on the living and breathing friend you have there!