[Yr7-10it] Chairs in a Computer Centre

[victor rajewski]

Irrespective of your choice of supplier, I would advise against castor
wheels. They just lend themselves to students rolling all over the
room. The other criteria are good, but if I were in your boat, I'd be
looking for little plastic pads over wheels.

vik

On Dec 5, 2007 11:15 AM, Phil Callil <P.Callil at xavier.vic.edu.au> wrote:
> Dear all,
>
> Here's a simple question that I'd be grateful for a response on:
>
> We are currently redesigning one of our rooms in the Computer Centre.  We are changing from an island rectangular bench to two octagonal tables with desktops still on the perimeter as well.
>
> We are looking at replacement chairs.  Currently we have the reliable but uncomfortable plastic chairs with one size fits all.
>
> We are looking at your more ergonomic swivel chair on castor wheels that is height adjustable - no arm rests with fabric cushion.
>
> Two quotes - one for an Australian made chair from a preferred supplier - $123 per unit - ouch - but 5 year warranty
>
> The other is from a chain furniture store for a Chinese made $59 chair - we assemble - one year warranty.
>
> Has anyone had experience with this situation?  My idea is go for the $59 and buy 3-4 extra chairs.  Then again, do we support the local producer and break our budget or just don't buy them.
>
> I've bought a number of chairs from the second supplier and not had an issue.  Which one - or should we keep the horrible plastic ones we currently have?
>
> What do ye wise ones think?
>
> With thanks
>
>
>
>
> Phil Callil
> Faculty Head IT
> Xavier College
> 9855-4163
>
>
>
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