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Ergonomic. Well-thought-out. Personal. A healthy back is crucial for productive work. We spend an average of 8 hours a day sitting – mostly in an office chair. No wonder a third of all absences are due to a lack of exercise. Back pain, tension, concentration problems – all of this can be prevented by the right office furniture. 8h Sitting per day on average in the office 1/3 Absences due to lack of exercise However, good furnishings are more than just a desk and a chair. They create spaces where people enjoy working, thinking creatively, and feeling comfortable. Table of Contents: Why well-thought-out office furniture is crucial Our on-site service in Wiesbaden Office Chairs: What to look for. + Recommendation Desks: Electric or mechanical? + Recommendation Containers & Storage: How much do you really need? + Recommendation Lighting at the workplace: What good light does + Recommendation Proper use of acoustic elements: How they really work Prevent back pain and tension Long-term sitting without ergonomic adjustment often leads to back pain, neck tension, and disc problems. The average German sits for 9 hours daily – office workers even up to 15 hours. Reduce illness-related absences 66% of adult Germans occasionally or permanently suffer from back problems. 17 billion Euros is the cost of production loss due to musculoskeletal disorders every year. An average sick leave due to these conditions lasts 19.9 days. The number of days of incapacity for work increased by 35% between 2007 and 2017. Increase concentration and productivity Unsuitable furniture, noise, or poor lighting impair focus. Ergonomically designed workplaces promote mental clarity and endurance. Studies show that good ergonomics can increase concentration by up to 23% (Cornell University Ergonomics Lab). Boost employee motivation & well-being Those who feel good stay longer – and work with more motivation. Good furniture is often perceived as a soft benefit today and positively influences employer attractiveness. Leave a professional impression on customers & guests Reception areas, meeting rooms, and waiting areas show how your company operates and what values you uphold. A harmonious design appears competent, appreciative, and trustworthy. Our On-site Service in Wiesbaden – Office Furniture with Consultation, Planning, Delivery & Assembly 1 On-site Consultation Personal, needs-based consultation in Wiesbaden and the Rhine-Main area: We find the right office furniture for your premises, your team, and your workflows. 2 Planning & Ergonomics Thoughtful space planning with a focus on ergonomics, functionality, and design. Ergonomic office furniture (e.g., office chairs, height-adjustable desks) is precisely tailored to room size and user – with 3D concept if desired. 3 Delivery in the Rhine-Main Area Reliable, timely delivery of your office furniture in Wiesbaden and surroundings – for smooth implementation without interruption to daily business. 4 Professional Assembly Experienced fitters assemble workplaces, meeting rooms, and reception areas cleanly and professionally – ready for immediate use, including instruction. 5 Service & Repurchase Guarantee Quick assistance, spare parts, and a repurchase guarantee ensure that your office furniture remains flexible, expandable, and future-proof in the long term. Request a free initial consultation in Wiesbaden & Rhine-Main Contact Form ☎️ 0611 928470 ✉️ info@wiepa.com What a good office chair must be able to do A high-quality ergonomic chair is not a luxury – it is an investment in health. Good models can be adapted to your body size, sitting habits, and work situation. Important Features: ✔ Seat height adjustment – for the correct leg position ✔ Synchronous mechanism – backrest and seat dynamically follow your movements ✔ Backrest with lumbar support – supports the lower back ✔ Depth-adjustable seat – for smaller or taller individuals ✔ Armrests adjustable in height, depth & width – relieve shoulder and neck ✔ Breathable material – prevents heat build-up Additional functions (optional): Weight adjustment (adjustable backrest pressure), 4D armrests, headrest, seat tilt adjustment, 360-degree or 3D seating option, breathable material, hardness-adjustable lumbar support, backrest lock Sitting correctly – the ergonomic way An ergonomic chair not only supports your posture but also promotes movement while sitting. The goal: keep your muscles active and simultaneously reduce pressure on the spine and intervertebral discs. Important Criteria for Healthy Sitting ✔ Sitting position with pelvis against the backrest – no "slouching" ✔ Upper and lower legs at a 90° angle ✔ Feet flat on the floor (use footrest if necessary) ✔ Forearms relaxed at a 90° angle on the table or armrests ✔ Backrest slightly reclined (90–110°), to relieve back muscles ✔ Screen max. 600 mm away, at eye level Office Chairs: What to Look For. + Recommendation Desks: Electric or Mechanical? + Recommendation A good desk is more than just a surface with legs It is the foundation for focused, healthy, and productive work – and should adapt to you, not the other way around. Fixed Height – no longer current Classic desks with a fixed height (usually around 720 mm) are inexpensive, but problematic from an ergonomic perspective. The problem: These tables cannot be adjusted to body height. This means: Those who are shorter or taller than average quickly sit too high or too low The 90° angle between upper and lower arms cannot be ensured This leads to tension, poor posture, and long-term discomfort Conclusion: Tables without height adjustment are a thing of the past. For healthy working, at least adjustable tables are a must – anything else is no longer justifiable, neither for employers nor for one's own health. Height-Adjustable Tables (via grid or tool) The table legs can be fixed to a specific height (usually between 650–850 mm) during assembly or modification. Good for: Workplaces with a one-time adaptation to body height Long-term use by one person Cheaper than adjustable variants Important: No spontaneous adjustment, no switching between sitting & standing Height-Adjustable Desks These models allow for spontaneous switching between sitting and standing positions – perfect for healthy work in everyday life. They come in three technical versions: Pneumatic (gas spring) Works without electricity Ideal for small work surfaces or mobile laptop tables Limited load capacity – not suitable for heavy monitors Mechanical (crank) Height adjustment via hand crank (approx. 650–1250 mm) More affordable than electric models Requires effort, less comfortable with frequent use Rarely available, usually only by request Electric Continuously adjustable at the push of a button Often with memory function for stored heights Perfect for daily switching between sitting & standing Especially suitable for open-plan offices & flexible workstations What a good desk must be able to do A well-designed desk is stable, adaptable, and durable. Not only the function is important, but also the interaction with the chair, monitor, and light. You should pay attention to: Height adjustment: min. 650 – 1250 mm range for standing desks Tabletop size: min. 160 × 80 cm for sufficient freedom of movement Stable stand – wobble-free even at maximum height Cable management – concealed cable routing, optionally with a technical flap Material & surface – durable, glare-free, scratch-resistant Shapes & expandability – e.g. rectangular, 90° angle, or combinable freestanding How to recognize a good desk Height adjustment runs smoothly & evenly Surface feels high-quality (melamine resin or linoleum coated) Frame appears solid – no thin-walled frames No wobbling when leaning heavily at any height Optional: Memory function for height profiles (electric) Wiepa Tip: Test our models on site – or request a test model with assembly service. Containers & Storage: How much do you really need? + Recommendation Storage – underestimated, yet crucial An organized workplace creates clarity of mind. However, in modern offices, storage space is often scarce – or simply poorly planned. The result: desks overflow, cables get tangled, documents disappear into oblivion. Typical problems with insufficient storage space: Unnecessary clutter on the work surface Important documents not readily accessible Technical devices without a fixed place Visual clutter that disturbs concentration Why storage needs are changing Digital filing replaces binders Flexible workspaces (desk-sharing) require mobile, personal storage Home office & mobile work make large filing cabinets obsolete New Work concepts rely on open, airy spaces – too much storage often appears outdated and unused Modern storage questions are not "How much fits in?", but: What really needs to be readily available daily? What can be moved to a central archive / digitized? Do multiple people work at one spot? Are there personal items that need to be secured (e.g., tech, medications)? Our principle: As much as necessary – as mobile as possible Recommendations depending on work situation Work Situation Recommendation Fixed workstation Classic mobile pedestal with 3–4 drawers Desk Sharing / Flex Desk Personal material container with lock or bag in caddy Home office or hybrid Mobile storage, small sideboards, clean surface Executive / Assistant Combination of mobile pedestal + stand-alone container / sideboard What to look for in a container Dimensions & Volume – does it fit under the desk and is there enough space? Lockability – for sensitive documents or devices Drawer organization – e.g., shallow for office supplies, deep for hanging files Castors – for mobility, e.g., for desk-sharing or cleaning Material & Design – robust, scratch-resistant, aesthetically matching the desk Soft-close & pull-out depth – for quiet, full opening Recommendation (Summary) Fixed workstation: Mobile pedestal with 3–4 drawers, lockable, shallow drawer + hanging files, soft-close. Desk sharing: Personal caddy/material container with lock or locker; small, easily maneuverable mobile pedestal. Home office: Narrow sideboards/highboards with doors, cable box in desk, as few open shelves as possible. Executive/Assistant: Mobile pedestal + sideboard/stand-alone container; option for tech flap & cable management for a clean desk. Lighting at the workplace: What good light means + Recommendation Workplace Lighting: What Makes Good Light + Recommendations Office Lighting – More Than Just Brightness Light influences far more than just sight: It directly impacts concentration, mood, health, and performance. Yet, office lighting is often planned with the motto "as long as it's bright" – and this takes its toll in everyday life. Typical problems caused by incorrect lighting: Glare & reflections on the monitor or paper Too little light on dark workdays or in north-facing rooms Incorrect light color – too cold feels uncomfortable, too warm makes you tired Inflexible lighting for changing tasks or users No zone lighting, e.g., for concentrated screen work What happens when light is not right? Headaches & burning eyes Poor posture due to constant readjustment of the viewing angle Rapid fatigue & lack of concentration Discomfort & irritability due to disharmonious lighting environment Fact: Studies show that employees are up to 16% more productive and feel significantly better with good workplace lighting. What matters for good office lighting? Light intensity (Lux):– Screen work: min. 500 Lux directly at the workstation– Meetings, reception: approx. 300–500 Lux– Fine assembly / CAD: up to 1000 Lux Light color (Kelvin):– 4000–5000 K (neutral white) for concentrated work– 2700–3000 K (warm white) for relaxed zones (e.g., lounge) Glare-free & beam angle:– No direct light cones in the field of view– Glare-free diffusers & uniform illumination are essential Combination of general & zone lighting:– Ceiling spotlights or grid luminaires as basic lighting– Desk lamps with direct control for flexibility Our recommendations for everyday office life Solution Advantage Ideal for LED Desk Lamp "VisionLight" dimmable, flicker-free, with daylight sensor individual workstations, home office Floor Lamp "WorkBeam" illuminates 2 workstations evenly double offices, teams Ceiling Panel "PurePanel" glare-free, modern look, high light output open-plan offices, conference rooms Wall Spotlight "FocusWall" zones and sets accents reception, lounge, hallways Wiepa Tip: Consider lighting together with the furnishings: desk, monitor & light source should be coordinated so that the workstation is ergonomic and glare-free, usable both sitting and standing. Properly Using Acoustic Elements: How They Truly Work + Recommendations Properly Using Acoustic Elements: How They Truly Work + Recommendations Noise in the Office – An Underestimated Burden In open-plan offices, shared rooms, or areas with a lot of communication, noise is one of the biggest productivity killers. What many underestimate: Even at 45 dB (about a quiet conversation), concentration decreases – persistently disturbing noise can lead to stress, headaches, bad mood, and even illness. Typical noise sources in the office: Phone calls & background conversations Keyboard clatter & mouse clicks Printers, coffee machines, or technical devices Reverberation due to smooth surfaces & empty walls What makes noise so stressful? Office noise is often not "loud," but rather constant and uncontrollable. That's precisely what makes it so exhausting: It distracts – the brain constantly jumps between stimuli It increases heart rate & cortisol levels – even with supposedly quiet background noise It prevents deep work & creative concentration It strains the team atmosphere – e.g., through annoyed questions or restlessness How acoustic elements help specifically Good acoustic elements absorb sound without overwhelming the room. The combination of correct placement, suitable material, and clear objective is important: reduction of reverberation, shielding of conversations, or structuring open spaces. Important: Not every "sound-absorbing" furniture is acoustically efficient – material density, surface structure, and position are crucial. What you should pay attention to: Absorber class (A = highest effectiveness) Placement: as close as possible to the noise source or reflective surface Material: sound-absorbing felt, foam, textile, or PET fibers Design: integrates into furnishings, visually calming Function: permanently mounted, freestanding, or mobile? Acoustic elements in comparison Type Location Effect Wall absorbers on smooth walls, conference rooms reduce reverberation & echo Ceiling panels above workstations prevent sound from above Partitions / Screens between desks, open-plan offices reduce speech sound, visual privacy Acoustic pictures combine design & function absorb discreetly & decoratively Acoustic furniture e.g., sofas with high backs create retreats Contact form ☎️ 0611 928470 ✉️ info@wiepa.com Wiepa Bürofachpartner GmbHFritz-Haber-Straße 465203 Wiesbaden Good office furnishing doesn't happen by chance – but through communication, planning, and experience. We look forward to your project!