Hi Mary,
There were two papers on lab ergonomics at last week’s AICCM Textile Symposium in Sydney, HAG Capsico chairs were mentioned and I believe the textile conservators from the National Gallery Victoria, Melbourne presented at NATCC in NYC as well.   Feel free to contact me for the pdf references.  I was recently quoted NZD$1800 for the chair, about US$1200
Best regards
Anne Peranteau

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Dear Mary,
For my own studio, I am very happy with the Capisco chair by the Danish company Hag
http://officechairsusa.com/hag-capisco-h8106-saddle-seat-w-back/#sthash.xriBj8Ta.dpbsI
the height can be adjusted - there are three sizes for the telescopic lift, + lots of other features, worth every penny.

with best wishes
Luba
Luba Nurse


On 25 May 2016 at 21:28, Ballard, Mary <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote:
Has anyone looked into suppliers for ergonomic chairs for textile lab work recently? I would be interested in hearing about successes—and failures!
There were some discussions a decade or more back—have they continued to hold up? Are they still comfortable?

Ergonomic chairs appear to be expensive and I would prefer to get something that adapts to people of different sizes.

Mary

Mary W.  Ballard
Senior Textiles Conservator
Smithsonian Museum Conservation Institute
4210 Silver Hill Road
Suitland, Maryland 20746
Tel 301-238-1210 Fax 301-238-3709



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