Broad Synopsis Of The Big Man Boss Chair
The search for basic office furniture and appropriate chairs as part of your overall home furniture can be a bit time consuming when you try to take ergonomics and comfort into account. It is even more difficult when your body frame is either big or tall.
The Big Man Chair is made by Boss Chairs (model no. B990) and is designed for big and tall people who need a chair that will support their weight and larger size. It’s essentially a classic, ergonomic office chair, but made larger and with a stronger, metal support base.
For a brief review of the Boss B990, read on.
Specs
Because the B990 Big Man Chair is made to handle height, width and weight, it’s been made both dimensionally larger and structurally stronger. The seat measures 23.75″ (W) by 20″ (D) and as an adjustable height with a low of 19.5″ and a high of 22.5″. The chair back measure 26.5″ (H) by 25″ (W).
The chair comes with a pneumatic gas-lift adjustable seat, a two-paddle spring tilt and lock mechanism and heavy-duty 3 inch, double wheel castors. The base of this monster chair is made from brushed metal and much stronger than the plastic bases found on cheaper chairs.
Style
The B990 from Boss clearly hasn’t made style and appearance it’s top priority. Rather, this powerhouse of a chair is all about functionality and practicality. Free from bells and whistles like fancy colors or mesh fabrics, the B990 only comes in basic black – though buyers can choose between fabric or leather. The chair isn’t hideous, but it just doesn’t stand out as a design masterpiece.
Price
The basic chair typically retails for just over $300, but can often be found on sale online for as low as $170. This is a fraction of the cost of similar chairs found at traditional retailers, while still offering the same support and ergonomic comfort. In terms of price, the Big Man chair is very competitive and offers a very nice value.
Will It Hold the Weight?
The one, major drawback of the Boss Big Man B990 chair is that it only supports 350 pounds. For a small person, that may seem like a lot of weight, but for the 6′7″ tall man, 350 pounds isn’t very much. While the chair company doesn’t have to get into the bariatric chair market for those over 500 pounds, it could do with increasing its weight capacity to at least 400 pounds.
Summation
In general, the B990 Big Man Chair is perfect for the larger individual who simply needs a strong and durable office chair that will last for years and isn’t concerned with a flashy appearance. The value is great, especially considering the competition. However, the chair doesn’t offer enough customization, and customers who want a mesh fabric back to avoid overheating may need to look elsewhere.
