monica förster rolls in lei chair for officeline

monica förster rolls in lei chair for officeline image © designboom

monica förster has designed ‘lei’ – an office chair developed and adapted specifically for women. the seating object is a result of a lengthy study on female sitting posture. it offers support for the lumbar vertebrae and the curve of the spine. the specifications were defined by swedish company officeline and ergonomist ellen wheatley. for ‘lei’ förster used elastic and pressure-relieving fabric created by kvadrat. the ‘lei’ office chair is available in lemon, burgundy, dark pigeon blue and warm grey.

height of armrests is adjustable image © designboom

wheel to adjust to the woman’s back position

height adjustment with a scroll wheel beneath the seat

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monica förster image © designboom

an office chair designed with women in mind

monica förster on the chair’s ergonomic lumbar support