When trying a dining chair, pay attention to:

• whether the dining chair adapts naturally to your movements without needing adjustment
• how well your back and spine feel supported in different sitting positions
• whether the seat adapts comfortably to your body weight without creating pressure points
• how comfortably the chair supports you during longer periods of sitting
• whether the height and proportions feel right for dining and socialising around the table

Dining chair checklist:

1. Sit down naturally
No levers. No adjustments. Just sit down and notice how the chair responds to your body. A comfortable dining chair should provide support from the moment you sit down.
2. Lean forward
   Notice how the chair supports your back as your posture changes. When leaning forward to eat, reach or join the conversation, your back should remain comfortably supported.
3. Lean back
   Feel how the seat and backrest move with you as you relax. A well-designed dining chair should adapt naturally as you change sitting position.
4. Stay seated
   Give it a few minutes. Great comfort reveals itself over time. Notice whether the chair continues to support your body as you move and adjust your posture.
5. Sit at a dining table
   Imagine a long dinner with family or friends. Do the height and proportions feel right? A dining chair should provide comfortable support throughout the entire meal.

If the dining chair has armrests:
Rest your arms and notice whether they feel naturally supported as you change position. Well-positioned armrests should support a relaxed sitting posture without restricting your movement.

If the dining chair has a swivel base:
Turn slightly and notice how the chair rotates smoothly and naturally as part of your movement.