Self-assembly of an office chair

Usually office furniture, including office chairs, is supplied unassembled by the manufacturer. Assembly of office chairs can be done by professionals for a cost of 200-300 UAH. For each chair. It is important to note that assembly of chairs is not a complicated operation, and it can be done independently, which will help save your money and, sometimes, time.

How to assemble an office chair

Almost all office chair models are assembled the same way and consist of just a few steps, which we will demonstrate to you.

A typical office chair usually consists of the following elements:

• Seat: The flat or curved surface on which the user sits.
• Backrest: The part of a chair that provides support for the back.
• Armrests: Movable or fixed surfaces located on the sides of a chair to support the arms and reduce tension in the neck and shoulder areas.
• Tilt Mechanism: A mechanism that allows the user to tilt backward or forward to change the position of the back.
• Adjustable Height: A mechanism that allows the user to adjust the height of the seat according to their preference and comfort level.
• Casters: Casters, usually located at the bottom of the chair, provide mobility and ease of movement around the office.
• The base of the chair to which the wheels and other components are attached.
• Headrest (optional): An additional element that provides support for the head and neck.

These elements may vary depending on the model and manufacturer of the office chair.

First of all, we take the basis

We attach wheels to it

This is not a difficult operation, but sometimes some effort is required as some parts can be difficult to assemble.

It is important to insert them completely, otherwise they may break.

Done. Now we turn the base over.

We insert the gas lift into the crosspiece.

This stage is the easiest when assembling the chair.

Some chairs have a decorative casing that is installed on the gas lift. Then the casing, consisting of three parts, is put on top of the piston, simply inserting them one into the other, like a matryoshka doll.

Phew! We did it! Most of the work is done, time to pour myself a cup of coffee and relax a bit).

Now take the seat and attach the armrests to it. 

They are usually secured with three screws. It is important to tighten them securely to avoid rapid wear of the armrests. 

To do this, you can use the key that comes with the chair.

To attach the lifting mechanism, it is necessary to correctly align it with the seat, then secure it with screws or bolts that will ensure a secure connection.

The lift mechanism is attached to the chair seat with several screws or bolts that pass through holes in the mechanism and in the seat.  

Next we insert the back into the seat.

It is secured either with three screws or with one large screw with a handle for adjusting the position of the back.

After that we insert the seat on the gas lift. It is done very simply.

The headrest in a chair is usually attached in several ways. 

Depending on the design of the chair and the type of headrest, different fastening methods may be used.

1. Bolts or Screws: Some models of chairs attach the headrest to the backrest using bolts or screws. These fasteners pass through holes in the headrest and backrest and are then tightened to ensure a secure connection.
2. Clips or latches: In other cases, chairs may be equipped with special clips or latches for attaching the headrest. These fasteners are usually easy to use and allow you to easily install and remove the headrest.
3. Insertion and fixation: Some models of chairs have special inserts or fixators to hold the headrest in a certain position. The headrest is simply inserted into the corresponding hole and fixed in place without the use of additional fasteners.

Well done! Great job assembling the chair! It's great that you were able to assemble the chair yourself, it requires some skill and effort. You did a great job!