‘Beautiful’ may not be the first word to come to mind when you think of an office chair, but the new HAG SoFi mesh back is poised to rewrite the rules.
Like the space they exist in, office chairs have traditionally been functional and utilitarian. Built for purpose not beauty, they’re the workhorses of the office, not the ornamentation.
But there is one manufacturer that takes aesthetics very seriously, especially when it comes to office furniture. HAG – the Scandinavian name behind the brand new SoFi mesh-back ergonomic task chair, is a market leader in ‘designer’ chairs.
From the soft, muted glow of light diffusing through the innovative mesh back, to the way all of the moving parts have been encased in smooth, curvaceous bodywork – everything about this chair is rather easy on the eye. But the real test, at least for us, is whether or not the new SoFi mesh will meet the high standards of a good ergonomic task chair.
- The Expert’s Verdict
“I’ve been in this industry for nearly 16 years, and have seen new products come to the market – and in some cases disappear nearly as quickly as they were launched. I have tried and tested hundreds, if not thousands of chairs during this time, from the unconventional chairs trying to ‘reinvent’ sitting, to the chairs that you need to remortgage your house to afford. Even so, I can see that the new SoFi is staggeringly good. First of all it’s great to look at. From a distance and close up it looks amazing. From almost every angle it ‘smiles’ at you, and invites you to sit down”
David Kirtley
- The Office : Home from Home
This ‘inviting’ look is no accident. As with all design there is a psychology behind office chair aesthetics that evolves with the trends of the moment. Technological advances in recent years have blurred the lines between work and home, allowing us to work more flexibly and slip seamlessly between our domestic and professional environments. This idea is reflected in various elements of the SoFi.
The rounded edges of the SoFi’s high backrest are faintly reminiscent of a comfortable lounge chair – a world away from the skimpy rests typical of low-cost task seating. According to David, HAG and design partners Powerdesign and Frost Produkt have also improved the quality of the foam in the seat, which he says: “gives it a comfortable softness, while reminding you it’s there for support. Nestle into the backrest, and for the first time ever you’ve got a mesh backed chair that gives proper lumbar support.”
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What’s The Use of The Mesh?
HAG and the brand’s owners Scandinavian Business Seating (SBS) have resisted the urge to produce a mesh back chair for many years. Typically, mesh won’t distribute body weight as well as a fully upholstered alternative – which from an ergonomic perspective, could be a problem.
HAG has used the new SoFi as a chance to innovate in this area. They have created a new ‘warp knitted’ heavy duty type of mesh. This unique yarn construction strengthens the material and provides better support for the back for a longer period of time.
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