For those of us who spend hours on end sitting in a chair in front of our computers, finding one that is comfortable is of utmost importance. Add to that requirement the desire to have it be green, and the pickings get very, very slim. Thank goodness for Steelcase, a company that makes environmentally friendly office furniture available in dozens of configurations, and their line of desk chairs is both eco-friendly and varied. My personal pick is their Amia chair.
It appears to be the ultimate selection in terms of comfort and support. Inside the Amia’s backrest, there’s a form of Steelcase’s unique comfort system called LiveLumbar™ technology. The system is designed to react to your weight and movement — the adjustable LiveLumbar™ zone flexes as you move, offering ergonomic support for your lower back no matter the position you are sitting in. The arms are also adjustable into 4 positions, and the seat’s depth and front edge are both adjustable, so you can make it feel just the way you want it to. And because it is available in a wide variety of stylish colors, you can satisfy the decorator in your without sacrificing your lower back.
I like the way Steelcase describes the Amia: “It’s a chair for every day, that’s not your everyday chair.”
Why It’s Green:
- All materials in the Amia chair were required to pass materials chemistry analysis by MBDC, an independent organization that tests each substance for safety to human and environmental health
- Chair is 98% recyclable by weight and the use of inseparable mixed materials was avoided to make recycling easier
- Amia earned the Gold Cradle to Cradle™ Product Certification from MBDC for using environmentally safe and renewable materials
- Amia has Indoor Advantage™ Gold certification for protecting indoor air quality, so it may help contribute toward earning LEED credits for your home
- Should you decide to resell, donate or recycle your Amia chair someday, the Steelcase Environmental Partnership program can help connect you with ways to do that
Price: $599-664 (aff)
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I’m Jennae Petersen, and I’m a lot of things. A mother, a graphic artist, a connosieur of beautiful interiors and a purveyor of all things design. Green Your Decor was borne of frustration in my attempts to find eco-friendly housewares that were also beautiful, and inspiration to do something to reduce my own carbon footprint and help others do the same in a beautiful way.
