@lanx0003 Not sure if you're aware but the back headrest of the Puang simply flips to the rear moving seat position more upright and lowers the cushion height behind the head. Makes a huge difference.
Chair
I’ve been thoroughly bitten by the couch. My listening chair that is.
I’m forced to cut my listening sessions short due to lower back pain (chronic, result of an old injury). Looking to get something that would be comfortable enough to not aggravate the nerve in my tukhes and align properly with my speakers in a sweet spot.
Eames replica in leather? Ikea Poang? Anything else? What do you use?
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What's your budget? We have a vintage Stressless chair and ottoman from about the late 70's, early 80's and it's still in great condition. It is sooooo comfortable. It does need a button restitched, but other than that, it's fantastic. We bought it used for a few hundred dollars about 5 years ago and it's been great. From what I've seen, the Eames chairs, (my dream) used are around the $3500 range, or so. But there are some replicas that might be fine for you. If you buy used, you can always get most, if not all of your money back if after a while you discover the chair isn't working for your back. |
First, don’t look for perfection. The best case scenario might be ten minutes of comfort at a time. Assemble a collection of inexpensive, lightweight seating pieces. Use a series of blocks, to adjust for height. When one option loses its comfort, replace it with another. Remember to move around (on your feet) periodically. This can get the blood flowing plus provide a mental break. Be open to experimenting and audition seating surfaces that seem counter-intuitive; these may just yield the best results. Isn’t that what you’re looking for? |
My most comfortable chair "now" is a well made Director’s chair and though I can still walk my back has been a painful mess from the early 80’s. I’ve owned 2 Eames chairs and neither were comfortable. Before - my most comfortable chair was a vintage heavy wrought iron folding chair (called French Riviera chairs in the ID trade) but things changed and it doesn’t work for me anymore. With your back you really need to take a test drive before purchasing a chair. Oh, and here's my standard recommendation (joke) for those long listening sessions...
DeKay
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I have back problems as well. I started by visiting "Relax the Back" store. They have zero gravity chairs and ones designed specifically to address bad backs. I found the seat below. It can be purchased elsewhere. From experimenting I found the McCarthy SacroEase Seat. It is made for cars, but works great on couches or chairs. The arch for your back is adjustable... in degree and location. It cost a lot because the actual metal is bendable. So you can get it to fit just right. I have three, one in my library, listening chair, and in the home theater. Took some work, but they all now help my back... so when I get up I can walk more easily... pain free.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYF58KZQ?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_2
Yes, I know they are currently out of stock. But this gives all the details. |
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