Leather Swopper Chair   About the Designer Learn about Josef Glöckl, the award winning designer of the Swopper Chair Press Releases See what major publications and physicians are saying. Standard Features Learn about the swopper chair's features Learn More About 'Swopping' See a detailed list of tips to properly adjust and use the swopper chair See What Others Think Studies, testimonials and companies that recommend the swopper Frequently Asked Questions Have all of your swopper questions answered here             Leather Swopper Chair - Swopper chairs present a unique alternative to traditional seating. It improves posture and makes sitting a fun and healthy activity. Leather Swopper Chair Health Benefits: Solid industrial construction Improves posture and stabilization of the spine. Provides relief for back pain. Strengthens and conditions muscles of the back and abdomen. Improves nourishment to the inter-vertabral disc. Improves circulation to the lower extremities. Assists in lymphatic flow Provides a fun energetic experience while seated. Leather Swopper Chair Awards: NeoCon Most Innovative Product NeoCon Gold Award - Workstation/Task Seating ADEX Platinum Winner Leather Swopper Chair Adjustments: Pneumatic height adjustment Spring tension adjustment Lateral movement adjustment Leather Swopper Chair Materials: Top grain leathers are colored with pure aniline dyes. These leathers were selected because of their rich colors, durable protective finish and soft supple hand. Anthracite(Charcoal Gray) or Titanium(Silver Gray) base with matching springs. Seat Width Base Width Seat Height 16" 21.5" Diameter 22"-27.5" Weight Capacity: 290lbs. Overall Unit Weight: 23lbs. Number of Cartons: 1 Approximate Assembly Time: No assembly required Tools Required: No tools required Warranty: Via warrants on all seating products: 2 Years: Fabric/Leathers 5 Years: All Other Parts.

Also Available With Optional Back Support:

Swopper Chair Dynamic Backrest Option (Does Not Include Chair)

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    • Simple six position height adjustment
    • Can be retrofitted to any existing Swopper with Anthracite base
    • Unique combination of movement and support
    • Glass bead reinforced polypropylene
    • Backrest color matches Anthracite (Dark Charcoal Grey) color

Swopper (which means always moving chair) is designed to help strengthen your back and abs, help relieve lower back pain, promote mental acuity and assist with good posture.

We spend almost two-thirds of our waking hours sitting down, working, driving, eating, and relaxing. But the human body was not built for such a static, sedentary lifestyle, especially in fixed, motionless positions. Thats why low back pain and other musculoskeletal problems are at epidemic proportions. Eighty percent of people will seek medical help for back pain sometime in their lives.

Most chair companies design chairs for static support. They build in armrests, footrests headrests, neck rests, features that keep the body supported and motionless. They think that they less you move the better. Unfortunately, this path leads to more back problems, not less.

History The concept for Swopper was developed in 1990 by German physiotherapist, Dorothea Profinger-Glockl. A recognized back expert, she noticed that her patients, whom she treated for back problems only did their prescribed exercises for as long as their backs were in pain. As soon as they felt better, they stopped. Worse, every day her patients continued to sit in their inflexible office chairs that made them hunch and sit improperly, which made their back problems reoccur.

She realized that sitting properly at work was a problem. She asked her husband Josef Glockl, a design engineer, to invent a chair with her. The chair she envisioned would have the qualities of the physio-ball she recommended to her patients, but it would also look like a piece of designer furniture. Most importantly, it would be made to allow her patients to exercise their backs all day long? without them ever noticing the work. After many versions and a collaboration with designer Henner Jahns, the final Swopper was introduced in 1997 at the Cologne Furniture Fair. It was a huge success, gaining notoriety for its design and its health benefits. The company grew quickly and in 1999, Swopper was introduced to the American market where it won the prestigious "Best of NeoCon" design award. Swopper is now available through authorized retailers in stores and on the web.

Bodies are meant to move Humans are built the same way we were in the Stone Age. We are meant to walk, run, climb, bend and stretch. Sitting motionless for hours is against the natural inclination of the body. As anyone who sits in an office chair for eight hours can attest, it doesnt feel good. Swopper is the first chair that allows 3-dimensional movement: front to back, side to side, and up and down, the way nature intended. The motion is balanced and allows for ever-changing pressure points, which helps keep the body and mind vibrant.

Solution: Swopper

Sitting on a Swopper is "sitting in motion". The chair let you bounce, sway and tilt, mimicking the natural motion of the body. Blood flow increases, which can add alertness and mental clarity.

The unique curve and tilt of the Swopper the seat also helps to position the spine properly. Over time, the muscles surrounding the spine and the abdominals become stronger because they are moving, working and supporting correct spinal positioning.