Sit Stand
When we stand, our upper bodyweight is above the pelvis, which is in a neutral, balanced position. When we sit in a traditional chair, the pelvis reclines and becomes unbalanced, and our bodyweight is now pushing down behind the pelvis. This stresses particularly the lumbar region, so we need a backrest to take the weight of and support our back.
We’re listing a lot of saddle stools here because we believe they’re particularly good for sitting health. The more open angle at the hips creates less stress on the back, and because the pelvis is balanced, we don’t need a backrest. For those that really want a back rest, small lumbar supports are available as an option on some saddles.
We sit a lot higher on a saddle stool, so the working height needs to be considered, ideally it’ll be paired with a height adjustable desk.
Because we’re now using our own core muscles to sit upright, for most people switching from a traditional chair with a backrest, there will be a period of adjustment. At first, you may find that you’re finding half an hour is enough time, and it’ll take 2-3 weeks to become adjusted to your new, healthier position.
Sitting still all day is bad for our health. In this section we list products that encourage greater movement when sitting, and in general work particularly well with a height adjustable desk.
Our saddle stools come from Score in The Netherlands, and Salli from Finland.
The Salli chairs all have a split seat, which is beneficial for pressure relief.
Both have a choice of seat size. Score call their larger seat Jumper, and the smaller one Amazone. We find most people prefer the Amazone, but you really need to try them for yourself to be sure. The larger Jumper is perhaps a little easier to get used to for those transitioning to saddles from traditional chairs.
Salli offer a standard size seat, and a small. The small was originally designed for children, but some smaller built women prefer it over the standard.
And both have a choice of mechanisms. Basically these are: Fixed – no movement in the seat at all. Tilt – the seat can be tilted forward, particularly beneficial for dentists and surgical work. Swing/Balance – a small amount of movement in every direction, the seat moves naturally with the body. We recommend these models for most people. Salli also have models with an option to adjust the width of the pads – Swingfit and Multiadjuster. The Salli video shows the differences.
Both have a range of accessories, not all of which are listed here. If you want a lumbar support, those for the Score models are excellent.
We can order any saddle in any colour and finish you like. These are built to order for you and generally take about 4 weeks to arrive. However we try to keep a few in stock for immediate despatch. We buy these in bulk to save on carriage costs and pass that saving on to you. Please take a look at the ‘Special Offers’ page to see what we have available.
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Score Amazone Balance Lumbar
The Score Amazone with Balance mechanism is an ergonomic saddle stool. The design of the saddle tilts the pelvis forward and promotes a healthy ‘S’ curve in the spine.
The higher seating position of the saddle stool allows for a more neutral 135 degree hip angle. This halfway position between sitting and standing keeps the pelvis balanced and the spine protected from ligament and disc strain in the lumbar region. The open angle also promotes better flow of fluids and oxygen around the body.
The Amazone has a narrower than the Jumper which results in a more open hip angle and a more active sitting experience.
The Balance mechanism brings constant movement to sitting, which benefits the whole body. The saddle moves subtly with you which strengthens core muscles and the spine. The ring adjusts the height of the saddle and the tension of the Balance mechanism.
The addition of the lumbar support brings extra support to the lower back. The height of the lumbar support can be adjusted to fit every user.
Supplied in robust faux leather Stamskin which has an antimicrobial and anti-fungal treatment and is waterproof and washable. Or or a hard wearing fabric, Trevira. Perfect the finish of your saddle by combining two colours at no extra cost.
Other materials are available, please call 01392 202012.
Vela Salsa 400
The Vela Salsa 400 is one a series of sit-stand chairs with a central brake.
An office chair for active workers with a sit stand desk, or an aid to independent living for people for people with disabilities due to e.g. arthritis, back diagnoses and walking-impairment – the Salsa can be many things to many people.
The chair promotes the user’s independence and is safe for different activities and heights. The Vela Salsa sit-stand chairs promote good ergonomics and work well in a variety of situations.
This 400 chair features a saddle set, which promotes a healthy active sitting posture which keeps the pelvis in a balanced neutral posture so that the spine maintains its natural curve.
For users with mobility and balance problems a central brake ensures safety while getting up and sitting down in the chair.
An optional adjustable backrest provides further support.
The seat can adjust as low as 45cm for low level working such as loading a washing machine or helping children, and up to 86cm for working up high.
4 wheels on a stable base allow the chair to be ‘walked’ while seated.
The chair is built low medium or high, and this can be adjusted with the tool supplied.
The seat angle can be adjusted.
Covered in Renewed Loop dark grey fabric, other fabrics and colours are available.
Score Barrage
The Score Barrage is a saddle stool that adds extra lumbar support and armrests for long days and precision work.
Barrage features a tilting mechanism and can be supplied with the standard size ‘Amazone’ seat or the larger ‘Jumper’.
As well as the usual benefits of a saddle stool that dentists and other medical professionals appreciate The Jumper version works really well for people who are used to a traditional work chair and maybe aren’t ready to commit completely to a saddle stool.
The design of the saddle tilts the pelvis forward and promotes a healthy ‘S’ curve in the spine.
The higher seating position of the saddle stool allows for a more neutral 135 degree hip angle. This halfway position between sitting and standing keeps the pelvis balanced and the spine protected from ligament and disc strain in the lumbar region. The open angle also promotes better flow of fluids and oxygen around the body.
The wider seat results in a narrower hip angle than the Amazone. As such, a larger part of the body weight rests on the seat and gives the Jumper a sitting experience nearer to that of a traditional chair than some saddles.
Supplied in Samskin, which has an antimicrobial and anti-fungal treatment and is waterproof and washable. Perfect the finish of your saddle by combining two colours at no extra cost.
Can be specified with seamless upholstery.
Jumper seat 44cm x 30cm
Amazone seat 34cm x 30cm
Other materials are available, please call 01392 202012.
Hag Capisco 8106
From legendary designer Peter Opsvik, the iconic Hag Capsico! Not many designs last over 30 years but the Capisco still looks fresh today and is one of Europes most popular chairs.
Highly customisable, and a huge choice of colours mean it never looks out of place.
Inspired by the horseback rider’s dynamic posture, Capisco was designed for greater freedom of movement when sitting and encourages a variety of unconventional positions.
A choice of heights allow it to be used in an incredible amount of situations nd is particularly suited to sit stand desks.
There’s a lot of fabric and colour choice. We’ve priced ‘Select’ here, which is the most popular, and 85% New Zealand wool. Please call us to chat about other options.
Salli Expert
The Expert has been designed for demanding precision work and is favoured by dentists and surgeons.
Sallis two part saddles keep the pelvis in an upright position and the spine in alignment while also offering benefits to circulation and ventilation.
The Expert uses the tilt adjustable Multi Adjuster seat or the fixed twin seat.
The Expert comes with the Salli’s ‘Top and Bottom’ accessory which allows the user to adjust the height of the stool using their feet, as well the hand control. It also incorporates the Stretching support and elbow supports.
Covered in breathable black Polyurethane. Other colours are available and natural leather can be specified for non clinical environments.
Small, medium and long gas lifts can be supplied and metalwork in chrome or black.
Multi adjuster also available in the small seat size.
Maximum load 120kg.
Guaranteed for 10 years, the accessories (stretching support, elbow rests, top and bottom adjuster) for 2 years.