Alcyone Standing Chair

Alcyone Standing Chair is an innovative ergonomic furniture design that seamlessly combines the functionality of a standing desk support with the comfort of a traditional chair, created by furniture designer and architect Tetsuo Shibata. This versatile seating solution, which earned recognition with an Iron A' Design Award in the Furniture Design category, addresses the growing concern of prolonged sitting in office environments by enabling users to alternate between sitting and standing positions throughout their workday. The chair's distinctive design features a sophisticated height-adjustment mechanism that allows the seat to be raised or lowered between 584mm and 864mm, accommodating various working positions and user heights. The structure comprises a sinuous metal frame with a width of 813mm at its widest point, incorporating high-memory foam cushioning within a removable seat cushion that adapts to individual users. The design's anthropomorphic approach simulates the natural form of the human body, promoting healthy posture and encouraging active movement through three essential functions: transitioning between sitting and standing positions, facilitating body rotation, and supporting back stretching. The chair's innovative construction includes a rounded middle portion of the seat shell that creates a personalized seating impression when compressed, while the integrated caster system enables easy mobility by tilting the chair backward. This thoughtful design emerged from extensive research involving consultations with physical therapists and material specialists, addressing common office-related health concerns such as round back and peripheral edema. The Alcyone Standing Chair represents a significant advancement in ergonomic furniture design, demonstrating how functional furniture can actively contribute to user health and workplace productivity while maintaining aesthetic appeal.

Author: Adam Dawson

Keywords: ergonomic furniture, standing chair design, adjustable office seating, workplace wellness furniture, active sitting solution, innovative chair mechanism

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https://competition.adesignaward.com/100970

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