Ben Walsh

Ben loves discovering how new developments in office furniture design, technology and ergonomics can help us create better workspaces at home or in the office. He is one of the original editors of Office Chair Picks.

Ben Walsh
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Here Is How a Minimalist Desk Setup Will Improve Your Productivity

Minimalist is a design term that refers to an aesthetic with minimum decorations, colors, and clutter. Minimalist styles utilize neutral colors or monochromatic color schemes. They gravitate toward sleek and simple furniture and shy away from bold patterns. Essentially, the minimalist approach believes that less is more and simplicity is beautiful. And it can considerably …

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Understanding Your Gas Lift Cylinder: How it works (and How to Replace it)

If you’ve assembled an office chair, you’ve no doubt seen one of these cylinders. The bottom goes into the wheelbase, the top inserts beneath the seat, and then you can magically raise or lower the seat to a comfortable height with just the flick of a lever, handle or paddle. Most modern ergonomic office chairs …

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Best Ergonomic Stools for Sitting and Standing

Whether you’ve made the switch to a standing desk or you still prefer being a little closer to the ground, the best ergonomic stools can make for a healthier alternative to the traditional desk chair. A great way to encourage active sitting, stools can help stave off the pain, pressure, and long-term health complications that …

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Vertagear SL5000 Review: How Does it Stack Up?

In this post we’ll provide a thorough review of the Vertagear SL 5000, a premium racing style gaming chair that’s been on our radar lately. After sitting in and inspecting this chair, we’re ready to share our thoughts on how this chair stacks up in terms of comfort style, build quality, assembly, adjustability and more. …

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