This was one of the first accommodations I ever bought myself. It was initially supposed to help me in the kitchen, so I could roll about while I cook and clean. Well, it turns out that it's not really all that... rolly... on the vaguely warped linoleum we have in the kitchen, and cooking is not currently possible for me (don't ask me what my diet consists of, you're not gonna like it).
The stool itself is great. I've moved it to the back room where all my art happens, and it helps take the pressure off certain parts of my hips and lower back, and also encourages different posture. Saddle stool = very yes.
It's not particularly tall though; I'm right in that sweet spot of weirdly average height, so the ability to pop it all the way up is in no way a true feature for me (same with the computer chair if imma be honest with you). Down, however, can be useful for trying to scan things at the criminally low unit I bought for our printer/scanner/fax machine combo.🙃
Now again, this one I bought on Temu, and the seller doesn't seem to have it in stock anymore. Amazon has "Saddle Stool with Foot Rest PU Leather Swivel Adjustable Rolling Stool with Wheels", but to be honest if you look up "salon chair" and "saddle stool" there's a million options you can choose from. Some even have back rests, though they can be hella pricey.
I'll keep my eye out for a Temu link and update if I see one.
- Toren Gunn
Rolling! 😀
Adjustible height, so good for a range of people
Relatively cheap when you consider it's a disability accommodation tool
Tilts your pelvis to take pressure off of your glutes and lower back (or at least apply pressure differently enough that it makes a difference, at least for me)
Easy to assemble
Comes in a range of seat colours (I saw pink ones, guys)
Uneven or warped flooring can hinder movement
The range of heights doesn't do much for me, but all stools are different and there might be one good for my height
No back support (there are ones with back support, but they were £70+, and I just didn't have the time
My dog wants to ride it (that's a me-specific one)