QOR360 (pronounced ‘core 360’) is a line of ergonomic chairs developed by Turner Osler, a trauma surgeon.[1][2]

QOR360
Company typePrivate
IndustryFurniture
FounderTurner Osler, Lex Osler
HeadquartersBurlington, VT, U.S.
Websiteqor360.com

History

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Osler stated he developed the design after transitioning to a desk job after 30 years in the operating room as a trauma surgeon.[1][3] In his role as a research epidemiologist, Osler spent up to 60 hours a week sitting[1] and claimed to develop back pain as a result.[4][5] Osler said he conceived his own design after he was unable to find an affordable ergonomic chair.[3] Along with his son, Lex,[2] Osler founded QOR360 in 2016.[6] In 2022 the Financial Times reported that the increase in working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic resulted increased sales of the chairs.[6]

Product

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QOR360 Red Leather Ariel 1.0 Active Chair

The chairs are designed around a feature Osler patented as RedRocker technology;[1] a dome-shaped rubber piece beneath the seat that allows it to wobble and pivot.[2] Each model of chair resembles a stool.[1][7] The chair’s design requires the sitter to keep both feet on the ground and places the knees below the hips.[1] The chair can rock in all directions.[8]

In 2022 QOR360 designed a chair called the ButtOn, that can be constructed using free, downloadable plans.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Puniewska, Magdalena (17 January 2020). "Goodbye, Back Pain? This Office Chair Was Designed by a Trauma Surgeon". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
  2. ^ a b c Baker, Billy (1 February 2020). "A former surgeon changes the idea of what a chair should be". Boston Globe. Retrieved 13 October 2022.
  3. ^ a b Kalish, John (24 May 2022). "This retired Vermont doctor designs active chairs for healthy sitting". Here & Now. National Public Radio. wbur. Retrieved 17 October 2022.
  4. ^ a b Kalish, Jon (16 June 2022). "Vt. surgeon builds better chair for active sitting". Addison County Independent. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  5. ^ Higdon, Bridget (17 May 2021). "This father-son duo from Colchester wants to change how the world sits". Milton Independent. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  6. ^ a b Little, Harriet Fitch (3 June 2022). "The best chair for work may not be the one you think". Financial Times. Retrieved 13 October 2022.
  7. ^ D'Ambrosio, Dan (29 January 2019). "Burlington startup takes on 'sitting disease' with patented new chair". Burlington Free Press. Retrieved 13 October 2022.
  8. ^ Blackmore, Willu (13 September 2023). "Weirdly Shaped Office Chairs Are Popular on TikTok. Are They Actually Good for You?". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 21 September 2023.