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Global Office Chairs Market Size 2017 by Product (Cloth Office Chair, Leather Office Chair, PU Office Chair), by Application (Enterprise Procurement, Government Procurement, School Procurement, Individual Procurement) By Region and Forecast 2018 to 2025
Feb 2019
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The global office chairs market size was valued at USD 10.69 billion in 2017. The global office chair market is witnessing a monumental increase in demand from new and existing enterprises. The rising emphasis on creating office designs in a manner that complements the employees’ abilities and strengths in order to improve worker productivity and increase in employee experience satisfaction is the primary office market trends responsible for the rapid growth of the global office chairs market.
Global Office Chairs Market Value, 2015-2025 (USD Billion)
Office chairs are seating instruments with lumbar support and a padded chair back, a padded seat, with casters attached enabling it to swivel and roll. These chairs offer features which include -adjustability and are often referred to as the computer chair or desk chair. Contrary to its name, office chairs are not just utilized in a work or office set up but have also found applications at a wide range of setups considering the ubiquity of computers in recent times. Office work which typically involves spending long hours seated in an office chair, adds stress to the spine structures. Therefore, in order to prevent any occurrence of compounding or developing back problems, it's imperative for enterprises and other sectors to provide their employees and workers a chair which offers good lumbar support and does away with any physical discomforts.
Developments in materials science and an improved general understanding regarding human anatomy resulted in the advancements of the ergonomic chair, which witnessed a rapid penetration throughout the global office ecosystem. With the increasing number of people spending long hours in their chairs, the flaws in the traditional design became apparent, leading to the requirement of advanced supports. This led to the development of ergonomic office chair market. The advanced technology applied in the development of ergonomic chairs supports the user’s seating postures. The reclining mechanism which automatically adjusts to the body weight enables the chair to accompany the movement of the person.
Global Office Chair Market Value Share by Application, 2017 (%)
The global office chairs market size was majorly dominated from enterprise procurements in 2017. The revenue generated in the global office chairs market was dominated by the large scale adoption in this sector, which constituted approximately 64.5% of the overall market. The rapid technology advancement and its adoption in the workplace has witnessed a radical transformation along with the manner in which employees interact with the available furniture. The emergence of innovative technology in office chair production has led to the integration of various factors such as the new moves and gestures while designing the technical furniture, the distribution within the room, and the chairs. The new developments in office chair designs which resolve functional issues arising out of new work habits have led to the rapid development of the ergonomic office chair market in enterprises.
The global office chair market trends are characterized by the advent growth of the ergonomic office chair market. Ergonomic chairs basically are office chairs which have seat depth, an adjustable seat , and lumbar support. The offer advantages such as improved worker health, better work productivity, enhanced customizability, and reduced business costs. Ergonomics at workplaces is a paramount factor that can benefit firms by reducing employee absenteeism, increase employee engagement, demonstrate a firm’s commitment to safety, and thereby improve job satisfaction. All these factors combined, have ensured an escalated demand for the procurement of ergonomic office chair market.
On the basis of geographical segmentation, the global office chairs market revenue generation was the highest in North America at USD 4.13 billion in 2017. This region showcased the highest demand for office chairs, especially driving the ergonomic office chair market led by enterprise and school procurements in the US. The data collected from the Annual Survey of Entrepreneurs conducted by the Census Bureau showed a staggering 5.6 million employer firms present in the US in 2016. The presence of a large volume of multinational firms and medium and small scale corporate offices is the main driver, propelling the demand for office chairs in the North America region.
The global office chairs market is highly fragmented owing to the presence of a large number of global players. Companies including Steelcase Inc., Herman Miller, Inc., Haworth Inc., HNI Corporation, OKAMURA CORPORATION, Kimball Office, UE Furniture Co., Ltd., TOPSTAR GMBH, Bristol, UB Office Systems, PSI Seating Ltd. and Elite Office Furniture (UK) Ltd. among others have a broader presence within the global office chairs market.
Key segments of the global office chairs market
Product Type Overview, 2015-2025 (USD Million)
- Cloth Office Chair
- Leather Office Chair
- PU Office Chair
Application Overview, 2015-2025 (USD Million)
- Enterprise Procurement
- Government Procurement
- School Procurement
- Individual Procurement
Regional Overview, 2015-2025 (USD Million)
- North America
- US
- Rest of North America
- Europe
- Germany
- Italy
- France
- UK
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- GCC
- Rest of Middle East & Africa
Reasons for the study
- The purpose of the study is to give an exhaustive outlook of the global office chair market.
- Enterprise procurement dominated the market owing to the rapid technology advancement and its adoption in workplaces.
- We observed that North America dominated the market owing to the presence of large number of multinational firms.
What does the report include?
- The study on the global office chair market includes qualitative factors such as drivers, restraints, and opportunities
- Additionally, the market has been evaluated using the value chain and Porter’s Five Forces’ analysis
- The study covers qualitative and quantitative analysis of the market segmented on the basis of product, application and region. Moreover, the study provides similar information for the key geographies.
- Actual market sizes and forecasts have been provided for all the above-mentioned segments
- The study includes the profiles of key players in the market with a significant global and/or regional presence
Who should buy this report?
This study is suitable for industry participants and stakeholders in the office chair industry, who want an in-depth insight into the movement of the market. The report will benefit:
- Executives of office chair manufacturing companies
- Managers within financial institutions looking to publish recent and forecasted statistics pertaining to office chair
- Venture capitalist looking into investing capital
- Government organizations, regulatory authorities, policymakers and financial organizations looking for innovative solutions
- Analysts, researchers, educators, strategy managers, and academic institutions looking for insights into the market to determine future strategies.
The global office chairs market size was valued at USD 10.69 billion in 2017. The global office chair market is witnessing a monumental increase in demand from new and existing enterprises. The rising emphasis on creating office designs in a manner that complements the employees’ abilities and strengths in order to improve worker productivity and increase in employee experience satisfaction is the primary office market trends responsible for the rapid growth of the global office chairs market.
Global Office Chairs Market Value, 2015-2025 (USD Billion)
Office chairs are seating instruments with lumbar support and a padded chair back, a padded seat, with casters attached enabling it to swivel and roll. These chairs offer features which include height-adjustability and are often referred to as the computer chair or desk chair. Contrary to its name, office chairs are not just utilized in a work or office set up but have also found applications at a wide range of setups considering the ubiquity of computers in recent times. Office work which typically involves spending long hours seated in an office chair, adds stress to the spine structures. Therefore, in order to prevent any occurrence of compounding or developing back problems, it's imperative for enterprises and other sectors to provide their employees and workers a chair which offers good lumbar support and does away with any physical discomforts.
Developments in materials science and an improved general understanding regarding human anatomy resulted in the advancements of the ergonomic chair, which witnessed a rapid penetration throughout the global office ecosystem. With the increasing number of people spending long hours in their chairs, the flaws in the traditional design became apparent, leading to the requirement of advanced supports. This led to the development of ergonomic office chair market. The advanced technology applied in the development of ergonomic chairs supports the user’s seating postures. The reclining mechanism which automatically adjusts to the body weight enables the chair to accompany the movement of the person.
Global Office Chair Market Value Share by Application, 2017 (%)
The global office chairs market size was majorly dominated from enterprise procurements in 2017. The revenue generated in the global office chairs market was dominated by the large scale adoption in this sector, which constituted approximately 64.5% of the overall market. The rapid technology advancement and its adoption in the workplace has witnessed a radical transformation along with the manner in which employees interact with the available furniture. The emergence of innovative technology in office chair production has led to the integration of various factors such as the new moves and gestures while designing the technical furniture, the distribution within the room, and the chairs. The new developments in office chair designs which resolve functional issues arising out of new work habits have led to the rapid development of the ergonomic office chair market in enterprises.
The global office chair market trends are characterized by the advent growth of the ergonomic office chair market. Ergonomic chairs basically are office chairs which have seat depth, an adjustable seat height, and lumbar support. The offer advantages such as improved worker health, better work productivity, enhanced customizability, and reduced business costs. Ergonomics at workplaces is a paramount factor that can benefit firms by reducing employee absenteeism, increase employee engagement, demonstrate a firm’s commitment to safety, and thereby improve job satisfaction. All these factors combined, have ensured an escalated demand for the procurement of ergonomic office chair market.
On the basis of geographical segmentation, the global office chairs market revenue generation was the highest in North America at USD 4.13 billion in 2017. This region showcased the highest demand for office chairs, especially driving the ergonomic office chair market led by enterprise and school procurements in the US. The data collected from the Annual Survey of Entrepreneurs conducted by the Census Bureau showed a staggering 5.6 million employer firms present in the US in 2016. The presence of a large volume of multinational firms and medium and small scale corporate offices is the main driver, propelling the demand for office chairs in the North America region.
The global office chairs market is highly fragmented owing to the presence of a large number of global players. Companies including Steelcase Inc., Herman Miller, Inc., Haworth Inc., HNI Corporation, OKAMURA CORPORATION, Kimball Office, UE Furniture Co., Ltd., TOPSTAR GMBH, Bristol, UB Office Systems, PSI Seating Ltd. and Elite Office Furniture (UK) Ltd. among others have a broader presence within the global office chairs market.
Key segments of the global office chairs market
Product Type Overview, 2015-2025 (USD Million)
- Cloth Office Chair
- Leather Office Chair
- PU Office Chair
Application Overview, 2015-2025 (USD Million)
- Enterprise Procurement
- Government Procurement
- School Procurement
- Individual Procurement
Regional Overview, 2015-2025 (USD Million)
- North America
- US
- Rest of North America
- Europe
- Germany
- Italy
- France
- UK
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- GCC
- Rest of Middle East & Africa
Reasons for the study
- The purpose of the study is to give an exhaustive outlook of the global office chair market.
- Enterprise procurement dominated the market owing to the rapid technology advancement and its adoption in workplaces.
- We observed that North America dominated the market owing to the presence of large number of multinational firms.
What does the report include?
- The study on the global office chair market includes qualitative factors such as drivers, restraints, and opportunities
- Additionally, the market has been evaluated using the value chain and Porter’s Five Forces’ analysis
- The study covers qualitative and quantitative analysis of the market segmented on the basis of product, application and region. Moreover, the study provides similar information for the key geographies.
- Actual market sizes and forecasts have been provided for all the above-mentioned segments
- The study includes the profiles of key players in the market with a significant global and/or regional presence
Who should buy this report?
This study is suitable for industry participants and stakeholders in the office chair industry, who want an in-depth insight into the movement of the market. The report will benefit:
- Executives of office chair manufacturing companies
- Managers within financial institutions looking to publish recent and forecasted statistics pertaining to office chair
- Venture capitalist looking into investing capital
- Government organizations, regulatory authorities, policymakers and financial organizations looking for innovative solutions
- Analysts, researchers, educators, strategy managers, and academic institutions looking for insights into the market to determine future strategies.
Chapter 1. Executive Summary
Chapter 2. Research Methodology
2.1. Research approach
2.2. Scope, definition, and assumptions
2.3. Data sources
Chapter 3. Market Outlook
3.1. Introduction
3.2. Key trends
3.2.1. Market drivers
3.2.2. Market restraints
3.2.3. Market opportunities
3.3. Porter’s Five Forces’ analysis
3.4. Value chain analysis
3.5. Company Market Share,2017
3.6. Strategic Framework
Chapter 4. Global Office chair Market Overview, By Product Type
4.1. Global Office chair Market share, by Type, 2017 & 2025
4.2. Cloth Office Chair
4.2.1. Market size and projections, 2015-2025
4.3. Leather Office Chair
4.3.1. Market size and projections, 2015– 2025
4.4. PU Office Chair
4.4.1. Market size and projections, 2015– 2025
Chapter 5. Global Office chair Market Overview, By Application
5.1. Global office chair market share, by application, 2017 & 2025
5.2. Enterprise Procurement
5.2.1. Market size and projections, 2015 – 2025
5.3. Government Procurement
5.3.1. Market size and projections, 2015 – 2025
5.4. School Procurement
5.4.1. Market size and projections, 2015 – 2025
5.5. Individual Procurement
5.5.1. Market size and projections, 2015 – 2025
Chapter 6. Global Office chair Market Overview, By Region
6.1. Global office chair market share, by region, 2017 & 2025
6.1.1. North America
6.1.1.1. Market size and projections, 2015-2025
6.1.1.2. Market size and projections, by Product Type, 2015-2025
6.1.1.3. Market size and projections, by Application, 2015-2025
6.1.1.4. US
6.1.1.4.1. Market size and projections, 2015-2025
6.1.1.4.2. Market size and projections, by Product Type, 2015-2025
6.1.1.4.3. Market size and projections, by Application, 2015-2025
6.1.1.5. Rest of North America
6.1.1.5.1. Market size and projections, 2015-2025
6.1.1.5.2. Market size and projections, by Product Type, 2015-2025
6.1.1.5.3. Market size and projections, by Application, 2015-2025
6.1.2. Europe
6.1.2.1. Market size and projections, 2015-2025
6.1.2.2. Market size and projections, by Product Type, 2015-2025
6.1.2.3. Market size and projections, by Application, 2015-2025
6.1.2.4. Germany
6.1.2.4.1. Market size and projections, 2015-2025
6.1.2.4.2. Market size and projections, by Product Type, 2015-2025
6.1.2.4.3. Market size and projections, by Application, 2015-2025
6.1.2.5. Italy
6.1.2.5.1. Market size and projections, 2015-2025
6.1.2.5.2. Market size and projections, by Product Type, 2015-2025
6.1.2.5.3. Market size and projections, by Application, 2015-2025
6.1.2.6. France
6.1.2.6.1. Market size and projections, 2015-2025
6.1.2.6.2. Market size and projections, by Product Type, 2015-2025
6.1.2.6.3. Market size and projections, by Application, 2015-2025
6.1.2.7. UK
6.1.2.7.1. Market size and projections, 2015-2025
6.1.2.7.2. Market size and projections, by Product Type, 2015-2025
6.1.2.7.3. Market size and projections, by Application, 2015-2025
6.1.2.8. Rest of Europe
6.1.2.8.1. Market size and projections, 2015-2025
6.1.2.8.2. Market size and projections, by Product Type, 2015-2025
6.1.2.8.3. Market size and projections, by Application, 2015-2025
6.1.3. Asia Pacific
6.1.3.1. Market size and projections, 2015-2025
6.1.3.2. Market size and projections, by Product Type, 2015-2025
6.1.3.3. Market size and projections, by Application, 2015-2025
6.1.3.4. China
6.1.3.4.1. Market size and projections, 2015-2025
6.1.3.4.2. Market size and projections, by Product Type, 2015-2025
6.1.3.4.3. Market size and projections, by Application, 2015-2025
6.1.3.5. India
6.1.3.5.1. Market size and projections, 2015-2025
6.1.3.5.2. Market size and projections, by Product Type, 2015-2025
6.1.3.5.3. Market size and projections, by Application, 2015-2025
6.1.3.6. Japan
6.1.3.6.1. Market size and projections, 2015-2025
6.1.3.6.2. Market size and projections, by Product Type, 2015-2025
6.1.3.6.3. Market size and projections, by Application, 2015-2025
6.1.3.7. Rest of Asia Pacific
6.1.3.7.1. Market size and projections, 2015-2025
6.1.3.7.2. Market size and projections, by Product Type, 2015-2025
6.1.3.7.3. Market size and projections, by Application, 2015-2025
6.1.4. Latin America
6.1.4.1. Market size and projections, 2015-2025
6.1.4.2. Market size and projections, by Product Type, 2015-2025
6.1.4.3. Market size and projections, by Application, 2015-2025
6.1.4.4. Brazil
6.1.4.4.1. Market size and projections, 2015-2025
6.1.4.4.2. Market size and projections, by Product Type, 2015-2025
6.1.4.4.3. Market size and projections, by Application, 2015-2025
6.1.4.5. Rest of Latin America
6.1.4.5.1. Market size and projections, 2015-2025
6.1.4.5.2. Market size and projections, by Product Type, 2015-2025
6.1.4.5.3. Market size and projections, by Application, 2015-2025
6.1.5. Middle East & Africa
6.1.5.1. Market size and projections, by Product Type, 2015-2025
6.1.5.2. Market size and projections, by Application, 2015-2025
6.1.5.3. Market size and projections, 2015-2025
6.1.5.4. GCC Countries
6.1.5.4.1. Market size and projections, 2015-2025
6.1.5.4.2. Market size and projections, by Product Type, 2015-2025
6.1.5.4.3. Market size and projections, by Application, 2015-2025
6.1.6. Rest of Middle East & Africa
6.1.6.1.1. Market size and projections, 2015-2025
6.1.6.1.2. Market size and projections, by Product Type, 2015-2025
6.1.6.1.3. Market size and projections, by Application, 2015-2025
Chapter 7. Industry Structure
7.1. Company market share, 2016
7.2. Strategic framework
Chapter 8. Company Profiles
8.1. Steelcase Inc.
8.1.1. Company overview
8.1.2. Product portfolio
8.1.3. Key developments
8.1.4. Financial performance
8.2. Herman Miller, Inc.
8.2.1. Company overview
8.2.2. Product portfolio
8.2.3. Key developments
8.2.4. Financial performance
8.3. Haworth Inc.
8.3.1. Company overview
8.3.2. Product portfolio
8.3.3. Key developments
8.3.4. Financial performance
8.4. HNI Corporation
8.4.1. Company overview
8.4.2. Product portfolio
8.4.3. Key developments
8.4.4. Financial performance
8.5. OKAMURA CORPORATION
8.5.1. Company overview
8.5.2. Product portfolio
8.5.3. Key developments
8.5.4. Financial performance
8.6. Kimball Office
8.6.1. Company overview
8.6.2. Product portfolio
8.6.3. Key developments
8.6.4. Financial performance
8.7. UE Furniture Co., Ltd
8.7.1. Company overview
8.7.2. Product portfolio
8.7.3. Key developments
8.7.4. Financial performance
8.8. TOPSTAR GMBH
8.8.1. Company overview
8.8.2. Product portfolio
8.8.3. Key developments
8.8.4. Financial performance
8.9. Bristol
8.9.1. Company overview
8.9.2. Product portfolio
8.9.3. Key developments
8.9.4. Financial performance
8.10. UB Office Systems
8.10.1. Company overview
8.10.2. Product portfolio
8.10.3. Key developments
8.10.4. Financial performance
8.11. PSI Seating Ltd.
8.11.1. Company overview
8.11.2. Product portfolio
8.11.3. Key developments
8.11.4. Financial performance
8.12. Elite Office Furniture (UK) Ltd.
8.12.1. Company overview
8.12.2. Product portfolio
8.12.3. Key developments
8.12.4. Financial performance