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Made to Move
Made
to Move
Statistics show national wellbeing is sharply declining.
The culprits are many, but the workplace—and chairs
in particular—have gotten an especially bad rap.
For good reason.
While our bodies are made to move, our increasing
reliance on computers and other technology has
increased the amount of time spent sitting at our
desks. In 1960, jobs that required moderate physical
activity accounted for 50 percent of the labor
market; today, only 20 percent of jobs do.1
In other words, physical activity is being
engineered right out of our workplaces
(and, in many cases, out of our lives).
We’ve become stuck in routines—
from eating lunch at our desks to taking
the elevator rather than the stairs—
that prove harmful over time.
The good news is that izzy+ has been doing plenty
of research on the topic, leading to healthy seating
designs and fun concepts like Varietine™ (yep, that’s
Variety + Routine!) that can have a significant impact
on office workers’ wellbeing.
As a nation, we’re becoming less healthy, in spite of the many dieting and exercise
regimes we attempt to follow. Simply the types of food we eat today and how we
go about getting that food has dramatically shifted the balance of calories in versus
calories out.
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Less Active at Work, Americans Have Packed on Pounds. (2011, May 25). Retrieved December 1, 2014, from
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/05/25/less-active-at-work-americans-have-packed-on-pounds
We spend more time than ever
in our cars (thanks in part to the
development of suburbs and
urban sprawl) and on our couches
(usually with technology in hand).
In general, our too-busy-routines
don’t leave time for the exercise
and active fun that could start
to make up for all the sitting we
do the rest of the day.
It’s time for workplace design to step up and take charge
(because clearly the occasional power smoothie and trip
to the gym isn’t cutting it)! For the past several years, izzy+
has been gathering research and collaborating with health
professionals in the pursuit of improving health and wellbeing
at work. In particular, we’ve focused on designing better seating
for healthier sitting—chairs that encourage movement and
variation, helping us break out of harmful routines and
embrace more “Varietine.”
Ultimately, we’ve gathered nine of our best seating products,
all designed to support healthier workplaces in exciting,
even game-changing ways.
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Wabi & Nikko
A revolutionary seat design is at the heart (or shall
we say “bottom”) of Wabi’s and Nikko’s approach
to movement and comfort. By engineering a seat pan
that supports proper pelvic alignment, izzy has created
a healthier way to sit—one that lines up your kinetic
chain, reduces pressure on your “sit bones,” and
allows freedom of movement.
0° vertical
Wabi was designed with more user-specific
adjustment options, for longer-term sits in 1st Spaces;
Nikko, which is more simple and straight-forward,
was designed specifically for 2nd and 3rd Spaces,
where flexibility and collaboration rule.
Balanced sitting is
achieved with the
natural forward tilt
of the pelvis.
Comfort foam
0° horizontal
Low-density inset foam
Higher-density
sculpted foam
Inner seat pan with cut-out
pockets and flexors support
pelvic alignment
Outer seat pan with
front-edge flexors to
relieve thigh pressure
A cut-out “pocket” with flexors give way slightly, allowing the
pelvis to assume a natural forward tilt (which is accommodated
by the front edge flexors). When the pelvis is aligned, the
resulting balanced posture (demonstrated by the dotted red
lines at left) is the basis for healthy movement while sitting.
Wabi, right at home
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Nikko loves collaboration
Perch-perfect with a Nikko stool
Wabi
Wabi’s Active Movement
Mechanism helps to balance
the seat pan and promote
user customization.
Arms available as
Height Adjustable
Pivoting, fixed or
armless.
High Performance Mesh
is perfectly tensioned to
support a more healthy,
upright sit.
Optional pelvic rotator
pad gently nudges your
pelvis into alignment.
Micro Back-Tension
Adjustors let you
fine-tune how active
you like your sit.
4-position Personal
Tension Lever
(found on the right side)
is used to pick a back
recline tension that best
supports personal preference.
Nikko
Nikko’s V-Fork Swivel Mechanism
provides a streamlined look and one
simple adjustment for height.
Featuring the same seat pan design
as Wabi, Nikko offers a more
straight-forward option (that’s
also available in stool-height!).
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HÅG Capisco
HÅG Capisco &
Capisco Puls
In case you’d like to sound like a Norwegian,
Capisco is pronounced Cah-PEACE-coe
(“peace” is what you’ll be feeling when you’re
sitting on one). HÅG is pronounced H-aw-G!
Sitting in more casual
positions encourages less
formal meeting experiences,
which can increase energy
levels and creativity.
The 360 advantage. The lack of
traditional chair arms makes it easy
to shift and turn in your seat, trying it
every-which-way throughout the day.
Saddle up! The seat’s
saddle shape allows
your thighs to drop
down, rotating your
pelvis slightly forward
and allowing the
proper curvature in
your lower back.
Simple Back Height Adjustment
allows for a tailored fit.
High, low & in between. Three cylinder
height options mean even more variety.
From a lower height (perfect for healthcare
settings) to a stool-height (ideal for bar-level
surfaces) to everything in between,
you can sit, stand, or perch in this chair.
Chair Base with
rounded edges and
grooved footrests
supports asymmetrical
sitting and encourages a
variety of foot positions,
increasing ankle
movement and
blood flow.
HÅG Capisco with adjustable head rest
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Integrated armrests support precision tasks—
perfect for healthcare applications
Non-traditional arms help maximize
movement and reach
Inspired by the classic design of a horse’s saddle,
HÅG Capisco and Capisco Puls encourage a
variety of natural sitting positions. HÅG’s signature
BalancedMovementMechanismTM, allows you
to sit balanced above the chair’s tilting point, where
you can easily tilt forward or backward with just a bit
of assistance from your feet. Sit forward, backward,
or sideways, engaging the uniquely shaped “back”
as torso support or elbow rests. The Capisco chairs
are also ideal paired with adjustable-height
worksurfaces, for even more variation and
movement in your workday. Giddyup!
HÅG Capisco Puls
With a minimal amount of foam, yet a
comfortable seat, HÅG Capisco Puls
has a best-in-class environmental design
perfect for a broad range of applications.
In order to meet the challenges of tomorrow,
we have reduced the use of unnecessary
material, minimizing its carbon footprint.
The partially or fully
upholstered seat
cushion offers comfort
and durability.
BalancedMovementMechanism
Open up! Sitting at a higher level
with one foot on the foot ring or
optional HÅG StepUp accessory
(available for HÅG Capisco and
Capisco Puls) opens up the rib
cage for deeper breathing,
better circulation, and ideal
spinal alignment.
Backless versions, for even more freedom
of movement, are available in both
HÅG Capisco and Capisco Puls.
Like the base, the optional stool ring is designed with integrated
grooves that provide traction when moving from side to side, and
provide additional variety of movement for your legs and feet.
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HÅG H05 & H04
Communication
An Optional
headrest provides
support for your
head, neck, and
shoulders without
restricting freedom
of movement, thanks
to a design that leaves
a gap between the chair
back and headrest.
HÅG H05 is a hard-working task chair that provides
movement and multiple options for the optimal
workday. A simplified version of the HÅG H05, HÅG
H04 Communication is a true collaborator—perfect
for conferencing and learning applications.
Both chairs are designed to keep your brain
and body fully engaged. HÅG’s signature
BalancedMovementMechanism lets you sit
balanced above the chair’s tilting point, allowing
you to use your feet to guide the chair’s
movement and tilt angle.
Make four different adjustments
with a single knob: seat depth,
back height, forward/backwards
tilt resistance, and seat height.
Armed and ready, the
SwingBack Arm option lets you
rotate the armrests completely
out of the way, so you can sit
sideways or just get closer to
your desk.
Chair Base with rounded edges
and grooved footrests supports
asymmetrical sitting and
encourages a variety of foot
positions, increasing ankle
movement and blood flow.
HÅG H05
Treat your feet
with a HÅG StepUp
accessory—you
can even get a foot
massager ball!
HÅG H04
Communication
Fixed arms
or armless
An optional headrest offers support when you
want it and stays out of the way when you don’t.
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HÅG H09
Sit in style without sitting still. HÅG H09 is
HÅG’s premium executive chair, combining
refined, eye-catching aesthetics with HÅG’s
game-changing approach to ergonomics.
Disappearing act:
Unique flip-down arm design
gives you the best of both worlds:
armrests when you want them, none
when you don’t (and even the
one-up-one-down variation).
A space just for you.
The HÅG H09’s seat back was
designed to create a sense
of private space—a screened
atmosphere that can stimulate
concentration and creativity.
BalancedMovementMechanism
Lumbar love: An adjustable
lumbar cushion offers optimal
comfort and support (especially
nice during long meetings).
Fit for feet: Too many chairs
ignore your feet! The HÅG H09’s
base has embedded footpads
to keep your ankles moving
and your blood flowing.
Looking good: Whether the HÅG H09 is gracing an executive office, an open-plan workspace, or a conference room, it is sure to take both
aesthetics and comfort to new heights.
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HÅG Wing
The features stack up: HÅG Wing is constructed
from lightweight materials that make it easy to move
and stack, yet it’s sturdy enough to withstand
heavy use in learning spaces, cafes, libraries,
and meeting rooms.
Form and
function. Wing’s
unique V-shaped back
reduces pressure
on the spine.
Rock and recline.
HÅG Wing’s integrated
rocking mechanism follows
your body, inspiring
variation.
Even out. Self-leveling
legs help conquer
slanted, uneven floors.
Stacks 15 high on trolley or as high as you can
reach on the floor
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Five-star task with
BalancedMovementMechanismTM
Super lightweight for set up or breakdown
Webster
Work, meet, or learn in human-centered comfort,
flexibility, and cool looks. Webster is super sturdy
(warranted up to 350 pounds!), yet is easy
to move, fold, nest, and stack—even when
it has a tablet arm.
Leaning back in Webster
gives you up to 12 degrees
of natural back recline.
Intelligent intuition. A unique
biomechanics spring system in
the frame allows supportive,
intuitive back movement for
sitters of all sizes.
Easy to nest and slide out of the way or stacks
5 high (with or without a tablet arm)
Easy to move into a quick classroom with the
tablet arm option and casters
An optional upholstered seat pad adds
comfort and flair
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Made to Move Seating
Wabi
Wabi - fixed arm
Nikko
Wabi - adjustable arm
Wabi - armless
Nikko - fixed arm
HÅG Capisco
HÅG Capisco
HÅG Capisco
headrest & stool
HÅG Capisco
StepUp
HÅG Capisco
flat seat
HÅG H04
armless
HÅG H04
side, fixed arms
HÅG H09
Excellence
armless
HÅG Capisco
flat seat, no back
(saddle seat,
no back also
available)
HÅG Capisco Puls
HÅG Capisco Puls
stool
Nikko - stool
HÅG Capisco Puls
StepUp
HÅG Capisco Puls
fully upholstered
seat
HÅG Capisco Puls
saddle seat, no back
HÅG H05
HÅG H05
stool
HÅG H05
swing back arms
HÅG H09
HÅG H09
Excellence
adjustable arms
Nikko - armless
HÅG Capisco Puls
HÅG H04 Communication
HÅG H04
fixed arms
Nikko - adjustable arm
HÅG H05
StepUp, headrest
HÅG H05
side, armless
HÅG Wing
HÅG H09
Inspiration
adjustable arms
HÅG H09
Inspiration
armless
HÅG Wing
stacker, armless
HÅG Wing
stacker, fixed arms
HÅG Wing
stacker,
upholstered seat
& back, armless
HÅG Wing
task, upholstered
seat, armless
Webster
Webster
side, fixed arms
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Webster
side, upholstered
seat, armless
Webster
side, tablet arms
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