Review of the Izzy+ Bailey Task Chair
Izzy+ Bailey Task Chair
The Bailey chair from Izzy+ is a good quality competitively priced office task chair well suited for people who are happy with a more traditional chair having conventional foam seat pan and back, rather than mesh or plastic components which can sometimes be a bit harsh to sit on for extended periods.
In its most basic form with the simple task mechanism the functions are somewhat limited and only allow seat and back height adjustment along with back tilt adjustment.
There are several further mechanism options however to get the most out of this chair I would suggest you look to the multi function version as it greatly increases the chair's overall capabilities allowing users far more control, adjustability and ultimately comfort.
The multi function model allows you to set the seat and back angle independently from each other and once adjusted they tilt as a unit, enabling users to achieve the best sitting angle for their needs. The seat also has a forward tilt function which is lockable and if you like working up close to your computer desk when typing this could be beneficial.
Izzy+ Bailey Task Chair In Typical Office Setting
The seat's tilt tension makes it easy to adjust for individual user body weight, so the chair actively supports you instead of trying to force the user into an unnatural posture.
One final component people need to include is the seat slider which comes as an add on with the multi function mechanism, because it gives users the ability to adjust the seat depth to their personal leg length which is vitally important for proper leg comfort.
Based on the above suggestions let's take a look at the adjustment possibilities in more detail.
Specification, Adjustments and Dimensions
With the multi function and seat slider options included here are the component sizes and adjustment ranges.
The seat is 21 inches wide by 17 inches deep and adjusts as low as 15 inches and up to 21 inches high (deduct 1.50 inches if seat slider not fitted). This makes it a good all round choice for most heights of user and particularly short legged people as the lower height setting goes beyond many office chairs.
The seat slider enables seat depth adjustment of 2 inches to achieve good leg comfort.
The back comes in a single full size and is 19 inches wide by 20 inches high and is easily adjusted thorough the internal Touchlift® ratchet mechanism, simply grip the back at the base and raise it to the desired level. The rear of the back has a black plastic outer shell which can be upholstered if required.
As standard the Bailey comes armless with options for either fixed C loop arms or adjustable arms. The adjustable arms are both height and width adjustable allowing 9 inches of overall height adjustment as well as 4 inches of width variation by means of a knurled knob on the underside where they connect to the chair giving a range of 21 to 25 inches of adjustment. Additionally the arm pads pivot by 30° in and out.
This is a broad range of adjustment allowing users a high degree of flexibility in setting the rests for their preferred position.
As standard the chair comes with a durable black nylon 5 star base with the choice to upgrade to either a polished or black aluminum base.
Choice of fabric upholstery is excellent with 4 ranges to choose from as well as others and vinyl or leather options at additional cost.
Warranty
The core components are covered by 10 years warranty, with the exception of casters and seat foam which have 5 years and upholstery 3 years cover, overall you can expect a good working life from this chair.
Overall Assessment
The Bailey task chair offers good value for money and a high degree of flexibility and comfort when specified with the combination of a multi function mechanism, seat slider, and adjustable arms.
It is suitable for a wide range of users and as previously pointed out will work well for short legged or petite built people.
It's also worth pointing out the terms of warranty assumes single person use for 40 hours per week and that the user weight is limited to 250 lbs or less which may well restrict its suitability for heavier framed users.
Where To Buy Online
If you would like to find out more about the Bailey Task Chair, this online specialist seating store offers all the options at highly competitive prices including free shipping and 30 day return policy.