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A Chair You Wear

Steelcase is one office-chair maker that hasn't been sitting down on the job. The company joined with prestigious leather-goods maker Coach to develop an office chair that moves as you move. Steelcase's research indicated that a person's upper and lower back move independently, so the upper and lower sections of the Leap Chair's backrest move to match your individual "spineprint."

Reclining in a standard office chair changes your line of sight to the PC monitor and your keyboard reach, which can torpedo the best-laid ergonomic plans. The Leap Chair lets you lean back without altering your vision and reach zones, because the seat slides forward. The chair's armrests pivot as your arms move, and the front part of the seat adjusts up or down to keep the edge from cutting into the back of your thighs.

The Leap Chair is upholstered in luxurious ("like buttah") Coach leather in your choice of two stitching patterns and six colors, so you'll be sitting pretty--and comfortably too.

SUMMARY

Steelcase Leap Chair Coach Edition $929 to $1399, depending on model

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