Wheeled Swopper

Burger King brought America the Whopper. Now, Relax the Back has gone one better by creating the Swopper. This kinetic stool is spring loaded to add a bounce to your sit rather than your step. It moves freely on a 5 caster base ring for easy mobility. At the same time, you don’t have to worry about this seat rolling out from under you. It has a braking system that is weight activated (like those wheeled Kik Step units at your local library). Just sit tight – it won’t move unless you want it to.

These stools can be custom made per your specifications but you can also get them on Amazon for $500-800. The manufacturer touts the back strengthening and spine stabilizing features of this model as a major selling point. It apparently feels kind of like sitting on a Pilates exercise ball – helping you to be mindful of your posture.

Trey Two-in-One

What starts out looking like a normal office chair from Sauder takes on a whole new look when you break it down. The seat becomes a floor-level rocking chair. The base instantly transforms into a task table. You can prop your laptop on this tiny desk and relax as you go over month-end spreadsheets.

The Trey would be a great option for collaborative workspaces in a creative environment. Just be sure to buy enough so everyone can have their own. At about $300 each, you can afford it. Don’t worry about using these chairs in a high-traffic setting. The foam cushions can be easily removed if they need to be cleaned or replaced.

Nethrone Classic

If Classic means ultra-modern and super-glamorous, the Nethrone is aptly named. This isn’t just a chair, it is an entire workstation. You are in the captain’s seat with this fighter aircraft inspired model. There is even a remote control that lets you send commands to each component in this high-tech unit. Instantly adjust the height and tilt of your monitor, the chair’s position and recline angle, and the height of the keyboard. As a bonus, you can activate the massage feature to relieve workplace stress.

At almost $2000 per, these could still a good deal if you use them to replace office chairs and desks. There is space for a mouse, so employees who work in an all-virtual, paperless environment could conceivably do without a flat workspace. They would certainly be willing to give it a try!