Affordable Holiday Gift Ideas for Young Professionals

With the holiday season right around the corner, we thought we'd share some fantastic gift ideas for young professionals that won't break your budget! From adjustable drafting table solutions to the latest mesh desk chair styles available from top manufacturers, we have your every holiday office furniture and seating need covered. Enjoy!

Our first product sure to be a hit this holiday season, the Jameson LS Work Center, was a no-brainer for this list. This new glass corner desk configuration by Calico Designs is priced at $225.99 with free shipping for a limited time at OfficeFurnitureDeals.com. The 50300 model office desk package includes everything needed to create a professional workspace on a budget. Don't forget to add the matching Sonoma chair and storage products shown. They are also on sale and make excellent add on gifts!

Next up, this white leather office chair by Flash Furniture. For those unfamiliar with Flash, they produce high quality office chairs at rock bottom prices. To be honest, there is not a better seating solution for the price on the market. These discount desk chairs are perfect for home and business use. They are sure to capture the attention of any visitor while keeping you comfortable all day. This gift idea truly has the WOW factor we all love during the holidays and for the low price of $156.99 it's hard to pass up!

Third on our list, the Studio Designs 10072 Futura Craft Station. This awesome product makes an excellent gift for students, architects, and aspiring artists of any kind! The 10072 Futura craft station offers modern style and craftsmanship not found on tables three times the price. This versatile art and adjustable drafting table features 3 plastic molded slide out drawers for storage which can be mounted on left or right side of the table and an adjustable tempered glass safety top. All this for a price of only $198.99!

 

Modern computer desks are always a big seller throughout the holiday season. For that reason we have decided to include the extremely popular Mayline Eastwinds Arch Computer Desk 971 as our fourth affordable gift idea. This discount Mayline desk features modern styling designed to enhance any home office, dorm, or professional workspace. The 971 Arch desk is ideal for laptops or PC use. With a price tag of $105.99, it's hard to believe that these modern computer desks also include free shipping!

The ESI EDGE-2 dual monitor mount has been a best seller way before the holidays. Dual screen monitor arms like this one offer the versatility desired by most professionals.  Show your loved one your hip to the time with LCD monitor arms and they will surely be impressed. Products like the EDGE-2 will increase the usable desk space and mobility of any workstation. They offer a virtually limitless array of adjustable capabilities and install easily in less than 10 minutes. We recommend them with all of the ergonomic workstations we sell without fail. 

Last but not least, the 11648B office chair. This Offices To Go Luxhide series chair offers style, comfort, and excellent ergonomic features that any husband will love! For only $214.99, the 11648B chair boasts
chrome arms with upholstered armrests, a swivel/tilt mechanism with tilt tension adjustment, pneumatic seat height adjustment, and a stunning chrome frame with twin wheel carpet casters. When it comes to quality seating Offices To Go will not let you down. They manufacturer some of the most comfortable office chairs on the market and are always a big hit in any office environment.

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Ergonomics and You - The Benefits of Ergonomic Furniture in the Workplace

The purchase of office furniture is an important business investment for any company. Knowing the benefits of the furniture you're purchasing is absolutely essential. For these reasons, we will discuss the benefits of new ergonomic furniture in the workplace and how to improve your day to day efficiency through the utilization of current ergo products.

In a nut shell, ergonomics is the applied science of equipment design with the intention of maximizing productivity by reducing operator fatigue and discomfort. Ergonomic products range from height adjustable tables, workstations, and modern office chairs to much less expensive items like ergonomic monitor arms, articulating keyboard trays, and footrests. Regardless of what products you choose to utilize in your workplace, it's important to know the benefits of each and how to operate them properly. Simply buying every ergo product on the market won't make you an efficient employee. However, taking the time to understand the benefits of each product and how to make them work for you will!

To first understand the benefits of ergonomic furniture you must first understand your body and the areas needing the most support. Commonly, these areas include the eyes, back, wrists, and feet. As these areas are commonly the most fatigued during the work day, it's no wonder why so many fantastic ergonomic products have been created to provide relief to these areas. One great tip to consider is to meet with you physician for a check up. Most doctors are ergonomic gurus who will gladly share with you products they are currently utilizing while explaining the benefits they have personally received from said items.

Taking your research one step further, it's important to consider the layout of your workspace. Working with designer might enhance the look of your office but devalue the efficiency you are able to achieve with your space. It's vital to outfit your space in the best way possible to maximize your working potential. An excellent point to consider is how many times you currently have to get up during the day for simple tasks like printing and filing. If it's more than 5 or 6 times per day you are currently working in non-ergo workspace. This being the case, you might consider looking into re designing your office, even if it's with your current furniture.

If you determine that an office makeover is necessary, several quality ergonomic furniture resources are available at your disposal. Manufacturers like ESI Ergonomic Solutions, Symmetry, Systematix, Ergonomic Concepts, and Mayline provide excellent solutions to name a few. Additionally, you will want to know which of these manufacturers product lines are most commonly used in ergonomic work spaces. These lines and collections include VariTask tables by Mayline, ergonomic workstations by ESI, Symmetry monitor arms, and Systematix keyboard trays. As for affordable ergonomic seating manufacturers there are just too many to list. Our favorite however, is Global Total Office!

So, you've designed your office with ergonomics in mind. What benefits should you expect? If properly outfitted out you should have all the essentials at your finger tips. Your CPU, printer, articulating keyboard tray, and computer monitor will all be ergo-fied. Your desk is more than likely height adjustable and features a boomerang type shape. You are enjoying a properly lit office, adequate office storage products, and a fully functional office chair designed with you back type in mind.

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The 3 Ergonomic Office Accessories Your Business Has To Have

We all know how important the use of ergonomic products are in the workplace. What you might not know is what products give you the biggest bang for your buck. For that reason we've decided to share with you the 3 hottest ergonomic office accessories on the market. If you are looking to improve the functionality of your business, these products are truly must haves!

First and foremost, we present the ergonomic monitor arm! Ergonomic and articulating monitor arms provide additional workspace and versatility at home or in the office. Typically arms will attach to a worksurface via a clamp mount or grommet mount. The top manufacturers of ergonomic monitor arms include ESI Ergonomic Products, Systematix, and Symmetry. Our personal favorite, ESI monitor arms, are an affordable solution to ergonomic office needs. Most modern businesses are utilizing ergo arms in 2, 3, and 4 screen variations. However, 8 screen models are also available for the tech savvy corporations.

Next up, ergonomic keyboard trays. Often overlooked, keyboard trays have become an afterthought of most furniture and design projects. This is very unfortunate as an articulating keyboard tray might be the most valuable and effective ergonomic accessory in the workplace. A well designed keyboard tray will take pressure off the wrists, improve posture, and increase you WPM. If you are still using your keyboard on top of your workspace, consider an articulating platform from a respected ergonomic products manufacturer and regain that usable workspace!

Last but not least, ergonomic CPU holders. This versatile piece of office equipment provides a number of useful features. CPU holders provide mobility to your power source. They allow you to keep the most valuable part of your computer system off the ground for easy access and protection from water, debris, and all those potato chip crumbs that have accumulated from years of office messiness. The average price of a quality CPU holder is around $70, a real value considering they can save your computer from years of abuse!

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