| Workstations are not a new thing to us, but in the | | | | 7. Nethrone Workstation |
| recent times, they have succeeded in turning more | | | | A crazy-looking ergonomic device that looks like a |
| than a few heads and the demand for comfy, | | | | dentist’s chair, the Nethrone is a uniquely |
| luxurious workstations has increased by leaps and | | | | engineered environment designed for comfortable |
| bounds. | | | | gaming, net surfing and computer use. |
| Have a look at these 14 stylish and Luxurious | | | | The oval-shaped structure, with electronic adjustment |
| workstations. | | | | control and a seat massage maximize comfort, while |
| 1. Corner V1 Computer Desk | | | | the reclining position of the chair prevents neck strain. |
| Dynamically designed to offer ergonomic comfort at | | | | The display, head rest, keyboard, and seat position are |
| an affordable price, the New Corner V1 Desk takes | | | | all adjustable in order to customize the workstation to |
| entertainment and work to new heights while saving | | | | the user’s comfort level. |
| space. | | | | Available in yellow, purple, blue, green and red. |
| With the exception of the reclining chair, every part of | | | | 8. Office Organix ErgoQuest 500 |
| the desk is hand-machined and welded for maximum | | | | Ever have those mornings where you wish you could |
| sophistication. | | | | just work from bed? Dream no more. The ErgoQuest |
| Complete with 2.1 speaker and height-adjustable | | | | 500 motorized workstation makes this both possible |
| flat-screen monitor support, the V1 ergonomic | | | | and productive if you work from home. |
| computer desk can be used as a computer gaming | | | | Complete with motorized legs and a monitor tilt |
| chair, flight simulator, racing simulator, cad workstation, | | | | platform that supports up to 400 lbs of equipment, the |
| video editing workstation, sound editing workstation, | | | | height-adjustable desk doesn’t require any heavy |
| personal movie theatre, surround sound music | | | | lifting, as you can control the motors with the touch of |
| environment, amongst other functions. | | | | a keypad. |
| 2. Cruise & Atlas Workstation | | | | Work doesn’t get more laidback than this. |
| A well-coordinated combination of computer table and | | | | 9. Surf Chair Workstation |
| office chair, the Cruise and Atlas Workstation is | | | | Designed to banish all computer-related pains, the Surf |
| designed to provide maximum ergonomic comfort in | | | | Chair Workstation is an ingenious combination of ideas. |
| the workplace with transparent partition walls to | | | | Suspended smartly in front of your eyes, at a perfect |
| create a personal atmosphere. | | | | distance, the monitor keeps eye complaints at bay, |
| Made with a flexible mesh fabric, a wide headrest and | | | | while the snake-like design helps keep your back |
| a broad variety of adjustment options, the Atlas chair | | | | healthy for hours on end, while numerous fitted pillows |
| provides numerous options for support. Equipped with | | | | support every part of the body. |
| a special reclining function, the unusually low sitting | | | | 10. Aura Workstation |
| position shifts body weight to the large-surface | | | | A fully equipped Aura is a free-standing environment |
| backrest to reduce strain on neck, shoulders and arms. | | | | engineered to give the user control over airflow, lighting, |
| The reclining position also promotes blood circulation | | | | temperature, seating and even orientation on the |
| and prevents swelling of the legs, allowing for more | | | | compass. |
| relaxed working and improved focusi on computer | | | | Revolutionary features include: seven-way adjustable |
| work. | | | | chair, space for up to four monitors, programmed |
| The height of the two-part cruise table can be | | | | rotation to take advantage of natural lighting, |
| adjusted easily and tilted to align with the reclining | | | | electronically filtered forced air and indirect ambient |
| position of the chair. All control levers are easily | | | | light. |
| accessed from underneath the table to make the | | | | This uber-workstation, which can be rotated up to 120 |
| functions niftier to operate. | | | | degress, controls its own micro-climate, electronically |
| 3. Daybed Ergonomic Workstation | | | | filtering oxygen before delivery and allowing the |
| A modern lounge chair and ottoman teamed with an | | | | occupant to change air settings up to 21.5 times per |
| ergonomically designed laptop computer support | | | | hour. |
| double the benefits of the Daybed ergonomic | | | | 11. Walkstation |
| workstation, which can be simultaneously used as a | | | | Stuck at your computer all day and half the night, |
| home office workstation and piece of contemporary | | | | walks and workouts become guilty pleasures as |
| home furniture. | | | | deadlines loom. Know the feeling? |
| Not only is the Daybed a treat for the eye, but it also | | | | Walkstation has the solution. A treadmill attached to a |
| reduces stress and injuries associated with the use of | | | | height-adjustable computer workstation, the unit keeps |
| laptops in unhealthy postures. The laptop tray can be | | | | you upright and moving between one and a half to |
| slid into position easily and pushed away when not | | | | two miles an hour, without pushing you into an aerobic |
| required with the help of a swing arm, while a | | | | sweat. |
| conventional ball joint enables the tray to be rotated | | | | After a few hours on the treadmill, you forget |
| 180 degrees for both left- and right-handed users. | | | | you’re moving. While the treadmill won’t make |
| The reclining backrest provides adequate back support | | | | you lose pounds, it will keep you mobile by walking at a |
| and the ottoman below can be adjusted to your height. | | | | very slow pace without even thinking about it instead |
| 4. PCE Workstation | | | | of sitting on an ever-expanding rump. |
| Another dental chair lookalike, the PCE workstation | | | | 12. Emperor Workstation |
| has room to support up to three LCD monitors, and | | | | A massive techno-womb designed to cradle you in |
| can be adjusted from every angle. | | | | ergonomic comfort, the Emperor workstation features |
| Fully adjustable from footrest to monitors and ultra | | | | three widescreen monitors: THX Dolby surround |
| comfortable for extended playing, PCEs are not limited | | | | sound, air filtering, light therapy, a Web cam, battery |
| to gaming: one person’s ultimate gaming | | | | back-up and many other things to help you fantasise |
| environment is another’s ergonomic workstation or | | | | about being a tyrannical army commander controlling a |
| personal home theatre. | | | | galaxy takeover. |
| The modulatrC-styled frame design extends one or | | | | Built to order with a desktop Mac or PC, as well as the |
| more LCD monitors directly overhead and in front of | | | | biggest docking station ever for laptops, the Emperor |
| the user and makes it easy to integrate new | | | | also has a HEPA air purification system and a UPS |
| platforms, PCs and entertainment devices. | | | | that offers back-up power for up to 30 minutes. |
| 5. Gravitonus Ergonomic Workstation: | | | | 13. Zero-Gee Ergonomic Workstation |
| Created by a group of medical researchers studying | | | | Merging comfort and work zone, the Zero-Gee |
| spinal cord injury, the Gravitonus ergonomic | | | | Ergonomic workstation is a designer solution for |
| workstation comes with an on-board computer which | | | | keeping your spine and hands intact through long hours |
| constantly analyses body position, measures local | | | | of work. Essentially a state-f-the-art recliner with a |
| temperature and pressure for different body parts and | | | | computer attached, the Zero-Gee is perfect for both |
| gently rotates the frame accordingly. | | | | offices and homes, as it can extend horizontally should |
| Currently being adapted for quadriplegics by means of | | | | you need to take a nap between deadlines. |
| an alternative computer control system | | | | Custom-made to move and adjust as naturally as |
| (ACCS) which places a control unit in the | | | | possible, each workstation takes 10 days to four |
| mouth to do all of the work and allow for breathing, | | | | weeks to build, and can be assembled bit by bit |
| drinking, talking, smoking at the same time. | | | | according to instructions. |
| 6. Battle-Rig Pro Gaming Workstation | | | | 14. Milk Desk |
| Fitted with an ergonomic chair to ensure the player is | | | | It is made of medium density fiberboard, which is at |
| comfortable under the most intense gaming situations, | | | | least six times stronger than regular particleboard, the |
| the Battle-Rig Pro gaming station looks like a | | | | Milk Desk has an electronic base to raise or lower the |
| sophisticated compact office with a nifty desk and | | | | desk for sitting or standing. |
| storage space. | | | | The workspace includes lots of built-in solutions for |
| In addition to push-to-open cupboards, shelves and | | | | managing cords and other supplies, including a built-in |
| cubbies, a speaker system can be integrated into it for | | | | slot along the front edge for active paper files and four |
| surround sound quality without unsightly wires and | | | | covered square insets along the left side for stashing |
| cables running across the floor. | | | | supplies or incorporating decorative extras like a |
| Choose from a range of color combinations to match | | | | fishbowl. |
| your home’s decor. | | | | |