Today's Office Excels in ComfortFrom air conditioning in the summer to your bedroom’s super-soft bed, comfort plays a role in practically everything we do. When it comes to comfort, we as people are constantly striving for the next best thing. After all, if we’re going to be doing something for extended periods of time, it had better not be a literal pain in the back!

The workplace has evolved throughout the years, bringing with it the latest technological marvels that both speed up and simplify many a process. But one thing that changes almost as much as technology is office furniture. We don’t have many pictures from the stone age (cameras weren’t a thing yet), but it is difficult to imagine those people had much in the way of comfort. Today, we have all sorts of chairs, ranging from wheeled to a standard four-legged chair. But the feet of the chair isn’t all that changes. Armrests, the ability to raise or lower the seat, padding and cushion, back shape, and more. Many offices today even have sofas and other, more “homey” types of furniture. Our options today certainly beat sitting on hard rocks all day!

But that’s not all. Desks and tables of various shapes and sizes make modifying your office space easier than ever before. In addition to desks, we are able to incorporate risers, perches, and balance boards into the office experience, creating a more active place of work. Fifty years ago, when Powers Business Machines was just starting out, these types of accessories were virtually unheard of. Today, however, we live in a more sedentary, culture, so these advances help us remain as active during the workday, rather than simply sitting all day.

Things are a lot different today from 50 years ago, and for that we are grateful. We have been in the business long enough to see how chairs, desks, and other furniture and accessories have evolved, allowing us to grow with them. If you need furniture for your office–whether it’s at your corporate location or your makeshift home office–we have what you’re looking for. Visit Powers Business Machines in Newport News, VA today!