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    Old 07-09-2013, 09:37 AM
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    Originally Posted by conniemaried
    When I called to inquire about the chairs last year I was told that they run in the $550-$650 range depending on what options you choose (eg.-arms, upholstery, etc.) Yeah, pretty pricy, but I've been watching them on the website for over three years, so somebody must be buying them. They claim one has never been sent back, and most customers wind up buying a second chair. So with my back problems that's why I'm checking them out. I was told that the closest dealer to me was 75 miles away at a custom sewing cabinet shop.

    jThat's all I know.
    Anyone can say anything over the phone and I don't know about websites......are they expensive to keep on line? Anyway, that sounds like and extremely expensive chair......perhaps you would be better off with a less expensive chair and perhaps some sort of brace on your back to ease the pain/discomfort...sometimes, breaking from the sewing machine after say 15 minutes and doing some simple muscle excercises is enough to break that chain of pain...........
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    Old 07-09-2013, 01:17 PM
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    I have two office chair from Staples, can't remember the cost but not that much.
    They works great.
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    Old 07-09-2013, 01:29 PM
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    I would want to do a test drive in person to see if the chair really would help your back. I have found comfortable office chairs by NOT looking in the cheap section. Good Luck !!
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    Old 07-09-2013, 02:00 PM
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    I bought mine at Staples for about $100. Sat in all til I found one comfortable for me.
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    Old 07-09-2013, 02:17 PM
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    I had sciatica for most of my life until a couple years ago when I had hip replacement surgery.

    I have a really old Herman Miller I think is the brand. I paid $500 for it in 1994. I was measured for it. It was sold by a local office furniture store. Not Staples or any of those but a store that designs interior spaces like office cabinetry, etc. It is literally designed to fit my behind--well actually my lumbar curve. Best 500 I have ever spent. I don't think they do that any more though.

    19 years later and I still use that chair. Can't say that about the cheaper ones.
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    Old 07-09-2013, 02:20 PM
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    I looked it up and it is Herman Miller. Look under performance chairs on their website. I have a Herman Miller Equa 2. I remember they measured my leg lengths, arms etc and then picked the options to make my chair. OMG, choke, I just saw the list price on that chair now and it is 1200.

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    Old 07-09-2013, 03:53 PM
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    I have an office chair with a $10.00 back support which works just fine. I actually find that as long as I use a chair with wheels for computer and sewing that I don't have too much of an issue.
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    Old 07-09-2013, 04:27 PM
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    I have had a Balan's Chair for decades, the kind without a back support. It came highly recommended by my orthopedic MD because I have scoliosis in the small of my back and had to be able to sit upright while sewing. I absolutely love it because it's so comfortable for me, keeps my back straight, and keeps me from "hunching over" my sewing machine. It's been a Godsend! Here's a link so you can see what I'm talking about. Mine has just the seat rest and knee rest, no back and no rolling casters.
    http://www.bizchair.com/kneelingchai...4-ece2f0b7394e
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    Old 07-09-2013, 04:47 PM
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    MacThayer, I am so interested in this and the whole thread. But I have a question, hope it's not too dumb. How do you use your foot control for sewing? I am just starting to look into a different chair because the one I have pushes my upper back forward and I have trouble with pain in my back anyway. Thanks in advance.
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    Old 07-09-2013, 05:05 PM
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    I have the Herman Miller with fully adjustable arms, height & lumbar. They too have 3 sizes S M L. Cost is a little high, upwards of $769. A good office supply store should sell them. Check out: http://www.smartfurniture.com/products/Aeron-Chair.html?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=herman%20miller%20aeron%20chair&utm_content=Herman%2BMiller%2BAeron&utm_campaign=Herman%2BMiller%2B-%2BAeron&s_kwcid=AL!3691!10!628055390!14516029286&ef_id=UJbcAgAACR0iOBLX:20130710005950:s

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