tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549907091994594204.post8322918836471983675..comments2024-03-20T04:40:45.292-07:00Comments on More Ways to Waste Time: House in Progress: The Office Chair ConundrumLeahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03587662940285887833noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549907091994594204.post-84633145907914070852008-11-22T21:17:00.000-08:002008-11-22T21:17:00.000-08:00Ikea Allak one can be fixed to hide the ickiness o...Ikea Allak one can be fixed to hide the ickiness of black plastic...IF the pieces are like most IKEA joints with the put-together-the-entire-thing-by-yourself-job attached......<BR/><BR/>They make a white (or blue, red, orange, metallic, the choices go on...) spray paint now for plastic that's high gloss and sold at Home Depot. I used it for my son's little tikes play set when it got faded from the sun. I chose 3 neutral colors and sprayed all the pieces to make it neutral for the backyard...even outdoors, the color stuck and it's been a year. Maybe give it a shot! (alas, don't know what to do about the gathered leather, but you won't see that once you sit, right? :) <BR/><BR/>Your blog is great....now I can prove to hubby that there are others out there who are design-a-holics like me! :)<BR/><BR/>Jamisen Fries<BR/>San Diego, Ca.SmallFriesInc.™https://www.blogger.com/profile/09534295692474331006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549907091994594204.post-56283338617773450222008-08-20T06:45:00.000-07:002008-08-20T06:45:00.000-07:00Hello,Couldn't find any user info about the Vitra ...Hello,<BR/><BR/>Couldn't find any user info about the Vitra Hula Hoop. I have a Vitra Hula Hoop and i am trying to figure out how i could remove the seat cover. <BR/>All i can do is loosen up the front of the seat cover, but the back stays stuck.<BR/><BR/>Does anyone know how to remove the seat cover??<BR/><BR/>regardsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549907091994594204.post-12665375240848871002008-05-03T05:50:00.000-07:002008-05-03T05:50:00.000-07:00When you can’t find what you want, make it. One ro...When you can’t find what you want, make it. One route is buy a chair with a fabric bottom, like the Eames Aluminum Management Chair, then buy a seat cushions (for both the bottom and the back) of your choice; one site you can go to is www.CustomCushions.net And after your sure the cushions are durably comfortable, find a seamstress to permanently attach the two.<BR/><BR/>Or you can more difficult route (but allows more customization); find an unfinished wood furniture store, find a chair you like (if you can’t one, most of these stores allow for custom orders). Then find a fabric you like and cushion you like, and find the seamstress (as with the previous method, you need to drag the chair along, since she will be turn the fabric into a seat cover, by adding a elastic band to the fabric for the seat portion, for the back it will be more like a pillow cover). Finally, you will want stretch the fabric and staple gun it, so is not a loose. Hope this helps.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549907091994594204.post-61796895446335380152008-03-30T10:26:00.000-07:002008-03-30T10:26:00.000-07:00I love the look of the Eames but my artistic incom...I love the look of the Eames but my artistic income won't allow the 2 grand. I did see one on Overstock that I am considering - looks verymuch like it.<BR/>it's called Aluminum Frame and leather office chair - the comments only complain about the casters falling out . . .<BR/><BR/>mikemade PDXAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549907091994594204.post-81550296786341625072008-03-27T11:49:00.000-07:002008-03-27T11:49:00.000-07:00OH, I have to say that yes, the Aeron chair looks ...OH, I have to say that yes, the Aeron chair looks a bit on the ugly side, but you'll be singing a different tune once you sit in one day in and day out. Probably the most comfortable office chair I've ever used. Best use of ergonomics and my back doesn't ache after a long day of sitting.Ward Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05013085293679968596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549907091994594204.post-7278098737262278222008-03-01T10:21:00.000-08:002008-03-01T10:21:00.000-08:00so nice to find your blog! i love the red ikea (al...so nice to find your blog! i love the red ikea (although it does look narrow) and of course the eames.<BR/><BR/>it's a good idea to have wheels on an office chair--i wouldn't have thought of that, but i think it would be a much nicer experience. and then if you needed a break, you could spin! :)<BR/><BR/>joannaxoJoanna Goddardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18109285188206811042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549907091994594204.post-77553106810245489592007-09-05T14:48:00.000-07:002007-09-05T14:48:00.000-07:00Ooo, I like the Skruvsta Chair in white! Thanks fo...Ooo, I like the Skruvsta Chair in white! Thanks for posting about this!M. Patriziohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02387908803133624681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549907091994594204.post-3876881886871902832007-09-05T12:10:00.000-07:002007-09-05T12:10:00.000-07:00Thanks for the feedback and suggestions, everyone!...Thanks for the feedback and suggestions, everyone!<BR/><BR/>I love the looks of West Elm's Garvey chair -- if only it came in prettier colors ...<BR/><BR/>I wound up getting the IKEA Allak chair as a temporary solution. For $80, it's incredibly comfortable, has lots of nice adjustiblity features, and isn't *too* offensive looking.<BR/><BR/>I'm still on the hunt for the perfect long-term desk chair, but am zeroing in on this one in white, from EQ3:<BR/><BR/>http://eq3.com/cat-eq3/3020-513.html<BR/><BR/>All the best,<BR/><BR/>LeahLeahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03587662940285887833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549907091994594204.post-63875876788955232182007-08-30T09:19:00.000-07:002007-08-30T09:19:00.000-07:00I'm having the same conundrum w/ no luck so far. ...I'm having the same conundrum w/ no luck so far. I also want a fabric-covered, slim profile chair but can't find one in a pretty color that's also comfortable. I'm considering the Sprezzatura Armchair at Levenger.com ($298, not too far off your price range). Not the fun color I was hoping for, but the tan is neutral and it looks comfy. Do wish it had armrests, though! Sigh. Who knew this would be such a tough search!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549907091994594204.post-19434809877062993722007-08-28T22:00:00.000-07:002007-08-28T22:00:00.000-07:00I had a hard upright dining chair for years! Fina...I had a hard upright dining chair for years! Finally last year I couldn't take it anymore and purchase the Aeron Chair. It is super comfy and I paid extra for the chrome package, which is alittle more attractive.<BR/><BR/>Click on this link and view the chrome package.http://www.officedesigns.com/product-exec/product_id/315/<BR/><BR/>BTW I had coveted the granny smith apple green Eames office chairs for years, but I couldn't justify it.<BR/><BR/>Hey, it's for your home office, a tax deduction!deidre joynerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15127665887442250371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549907091994594204.post-76693376543326266302007-08-24T12:27:00.000-07:002007-08-24T12:27:00.000-07:00OOH, that hudson swivel chair is awesome, I think ...OOH, that hudson swivel chair is awesome, I think I'm gonna go buy it now! Thank! ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549907091994594204.post-61720258776582550552007-07-20T14:05:00.000-07:002007-07-20T14:05:00.000-07:00Did you find a chair yet? I thought of you when I...Did you find a chair yet? I thought of you when I saw the new office chairs at west elm: <A HREF="http://www.westelm.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?partNumber=WE-PRODf583&storeId=17001&langId=-1&catalogId=17002&viewSetCode=E&parentId=WE-SH1FRNSKS&retainNav=true&cmsrc=WE-SH1FRNSKS" REL="nofollow">garvey offic chair</A>.Making it Lovelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08350986926697946697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549907091994594204.post-13775951111117902852007-07-14T20:33:00.000-07:002007-07-14T20:33:00.000-07:00After years of migraine headches, followed by tend...After years of migraine headches, followed by tendonitis in both arms, I coughed up the $1000 for a chair from Relax the back. It is the ugliest thing I have ever laid my eyes on, but it's been a life saver.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549907091994594204.post-42404918355201732872007-06-26T12:08:00.000-07:002007-06-26T12:08:00.000-07:00I wanted to point out that the chairs that you sug...I wanted to point out that the chairs that you suggest here are not ergonomic and can be quite unhealthy to sit in for prolong periods. There are many colorful chairs that are also healthy and will hold up for many years. If you do sit in a chiar for more than an hour or two, forget about spending $99. Check out homeofficesolutions.com, they got me into a highly ergonomic chair that looks great.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549907091994594204.post-71040373690463951172007-06-26T10:49:00.000-07:002007-06-26T10:49:00.000-07:00Thanks, Sarah -- I'll check it out!LeahThanks, Sarah -- I'll check it out!<BR/><BR/>LeahLeahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03587662940285887833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549907091994594204.post-24225234044361862992007-06-26T10:02:00.000-07:002007-06-26T10:02:00.000-07:00I love my fake tulip chair from white on white as ...I love my fake tulip chair from white on white as a desk chair. And reupholstering the seat cushion allows it to blend with anything. <BR/><BR/>Go to www.whiteonwhite.com and look at dining chairs. They call it the ES arm chair and it is $150. The one without arms is more elegant looking and I think just as comfortable and it is $15 cheaper.sfbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05609119758436496625noreply@blogger.com