Jojiko Chair, Lithuanian for Horseman's Seat, embodies a modern saddle, seamlessly aligning the rhythm of the body's motion with a focused mind, as one navigates the digital prairies of a computer screen. Jojiko is a 2-in-1 motion encouraging chair, crafted for people who spend extensive hours working at their desks.
The design approaches ergonomics with elegance and simplicity, challenging the notion of overly supportive seating prevalent in conventional ergonomic design. By accommodating the instinctive urge to move, Jojiko reimagines sitting as an active and engaging experience, rather than a rigid and passive one.
Jojiko is flat-pack-shipped and requires assembly with 6 bolts. Powder-coated steel tube legs come in two colours – black and light gray. The legs attach to the underside of the seat which has a thin yet strong construction knot inside. Heavy-duty, cast rubber feet-pads fixed on the legs enable smooth rocking movement while protecting the floor. Upholstery options include 8 colors of two durable fabrics with good abrasion resistance.
The seat is injection-molded out of polyurethane foam into an ergonomic shape that comfortably supports two sitting positions – saddle and bench. To promote better blood circulation, a firm seat foam was chosen. This concentrates body weight on the sitting bones, reducing strain and overall pressure on the buttocks.
The construction of the Jojiko chair has successfully passed a durability test of 100,000 rocking cycles at a furniture testing lab, with a load of up to 110 kg. Special packaging was created for this chair to avoid the use of packing fillers – it comes only in cardboard and two recyclable plastic bags.
Manufactured in the EU, primarily in Lithuania.
The chair challenges the conventional understanding that ergonomic seating is synonymous with stability and immobility. Recognizing that people are never static—they squirm, fidget, and move—the chair seeks to facilitate a poetic and primal dialogue between the body and mind.
A sedentary lifestyle doesn't have to conform to the misconception that it is inherently static and inactive. Research indicates that micro-movements have positive effects on both physical and psychological well-being. Static postures while sitting can negatively impact core strength, blood flow, and overall health. Conversely, movement serves as a preventive mechanism, enhancing circulation, engaging muscles, and promoting better posture. Additionally, fidgeting, often perceived as a negative reflex, is a natural response to stress or concentration; it represents the body's natural inclination to move. Integration of simple behaviors like rocking or swaying into mundane activities proves beneficial for both physical and mental well-being.
Jojiko prioritizes space efficiency, believing that every workplace, regardless of size, deserves seating designed with the user in mind. Apartments and offices are steadily getting smaller, and corporations tend to support hybrid work—factors that oppose the traditional idea of comfortable working space. Jojiko believes that ergonomics do not have to be bulky and space-occupying to be functional and beneficial to one's well-being. The chair is designed to be discrete and integrate seamlessly into various interiors. This allows Jojiko to fulfill the dual purpose of being a minimalist and functional office chair, ideal for space-conscious environments.