If there is any idea that has drastically impacted the design of office furniture it is the concept of ergonomics. Ergonomics centers on the idea that the workplace or work station should be designed in such a manner as to promote a more healthful worker environment and a resultant increase in worker productivity. In the case of office furniture, ergonomics specifically applies to the design of chairs, desks, and other modular office components such as office screens. Originally ergonomic office furniture was built around a strict concept whereby the entire purpose of a furniture piece was structured to better suit the human anatomy. Early ergonomic chairs looked more like a piece of training equipment that a comfortable piece of furniture. Manufacturers realized that as comfortable or effective as these pieces might have been, they were not really practical for day to day office use. Ergonomic chairs were redesigned so that they offered superior body support and also resembled conventional office chairs.
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