Let’s face it: We all have times when we have to spend a lot of time sitting for work. That means your desk, your office chair, and all of your office furniture need to be both comfortable and functional.
Many people assume that if you’re going to have good furniture, it’s going to cost an arm and a leg, and that doesn’t have to be the case at all. What actually matters is paying attention to some of the details in construction and materials in order to get the most for every dollar that you choose to spend.
For example, solid wood is generally quite durable. But some solid woods such as pine or cedar are much more soft than other solids, and therefore might not be able to take as much wear and tear.
What else should you pay attention to? This graphic explains it.