This is the most common dilemma when looking for a work chair: a breathable mesh-back chair, or a leather chair with generous cushioning? Both have their strengths; the right answer depends on how you use it.
Advantages of a mesh chair
- Air circulation: A mesh back reduces perspiration; you notice it especially in warm months and during long sittings.
- Flexible support: The mesh surface takes the shape of the back and does not concentrate pressure on one point.
- Light appearance: It does not make open-plan offices look crowded.
- Adjustment options: On many mesh chair models the headrest, armrests and lumbar support are adjustable.
Advantages of a leather chair
- Prestigious presence: In management offices, leather or faux leather upholstery leaves a more corporate impression.
- Generous seating: Thick seat and back padding gives a soft sitting feel.
- Easy cleaning: The surface can be wiped with a damp cloth; the risk of staining is lower than with fabric.
Which suits whom?
For teams working at a computer all day, call centres and open-plan offices, a mesh chair is usually the better choice. In management offices where customers and visitors are received, manager chairs and executive chairs carry the weight of the room. Many offices use both: mesh in working areas, leather in management offices.
When deciding, it is enough to consider the height of the person who will use the chair, the daily sitting time and the climate control of the room. For models you are undecided about, write to us.
