1.Seat Depth and Width Are You Sitting Right

2. Seat Depth and Width: Are You Sitting Right?  — A Layman's Guide to Choosing the Right Chair for Your Body  Now, when it comes to selecting the ideal office chair, we're usually preoccupied with the features—armrests, wheels, backrest, tilt mechanism—but one aspect that we usually leave out is seat depth and width. Yes, that area of the chair you're sitting on at the moment has a much greater impact than you might realize on your comfort, posture, and long-term well-being.

3. Let's get down to basics. What Is Seat Width and Depth?  Seat Width refers to the distance the seat is from left to right—essentially, the amount of room you have.  These may be little things, but A seat that is too narrow may restrict movement and cause discomfort. And when your body doesn't fit comfortably, you get tired quicker, start to ache, and could even have trouble with long- term back or leg problems.  Why Seat Depth Matters  Imagine sitting in a chair where your legs are dangling, or your knees are bent awkwardly because the seat is too long.

4. That puts pressure on your thighs, reduces blood circulation and can even cause numbness in your legs over time.   On the flip side, if the seat is too short, it won’t provide proper support to your thighs—and your weight shifts more to your lower back, causing strain.  The Ideal Seat Depth:  Maintain a 2–3 finger gap between the seat’s front edge and the back of your knees when seated upright. This allows you to sit comfortably without hindering blood circulation.

5. Why Seat Width Matters Now consider seat width. If it is too wide, you may not be able to rest your arms properly on the armrests, causing slouching or unnatural postures.   The Ideal Seat Width:  It must be wide enough for you to fit in without your hips being cramped, yet not so wide that you're out of line with the armrests and backrest. The ideal range is 17–20 inches for most people—but always think about your own body frame.  Who Should Care About This?  Everyone. No matter if you work from home, work in an office, or game for hours

6. if you spend over 2–3 hours per day sitting, chair seat depth and width are important.  It's particularly crucial for:  Taller individuals: who tend to require additional seat depth to accommodate long legs.  Shorter individuals: who require less depth to avoid leg pressure.  Broader individuals: who require additional width to comfortably sit.  Those with leg or back problems: to avoid further stress.

7. VBON Chairs Get It Right The reason why manufacturers like VBON  invest so much research in seat design is that they realize one size doesn't fit all. Their chairs tend to have adjustable seat depth or carefully designed fixed dimensions that accommodate a broad variety of body shapes.  No matter whether you're in a small business or a big one, sitting every day on VBON chairs is not just sitting—it's sitting right.