I’m very happy with the product, they make such a difference to my posture while sitting. Order came on time and with a lovely handwritten note from the founder of the blocks. Would recommend them to... See more
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These chair blocks are beautifully crafted by someone who knows exactly what it feels like to play a musical instrument for hours on end. I have no idea how I have survived this long without them! I n... See more
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An easy and affordable alternative to buying a new chair. The website is clear and easy to use and the blocks are great.
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Excellent service, excellent product! Make a huge difference to posture, especially on some of the dodgy chairs us musicians are faced with. Name and number printed on too so less likely to lose them.... See more
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Chair Blocks have been designed to help alleviate the discomfort experienced by musicians when using poor seating at rehearsal halls, theatres, concert and gig venues. They encourage good posture by raising the chair legs, keeping knee height below the hips. You can flip your blocks upside down to choose one of two height settings to achieve the best posture. Individually handmade in England from solid hardwood, Chair Blocks are durable, functional, affordable and beautifully made. A leather cord is available as an optional extra to assist carrying, as well as a free service to personalise blocks with your name and number should you choose. Chair Blocks have been tried and tested by professional musicians at many venues across the UK, enabling me to create the most versatile posture aid. With studies showing over 60% of contract musicians experiencing chronic back pain, it’s vital we do our best to limit an avoidable issue that can make a musicians life a misery. Recent clients include the London Philharmonic Orchestra, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, as well as individuals from prominent UK orchestras such as the the London Mozart Players, Opera North and English National Ballet. Many West End, studio, freelance musicians and education establishments are also using Chair Blocks. There are three models available, from the larger Strad to the smaller Amati model. The Rocca model includes a cut away for use with 'bar chairs’ as well as standard leg chairs. Details of all models can be seen in the technical diagrams below. Combining the Strad and Amati or Rocca large and small models provides up to seven height and angle options to help achieve the most comfortable playing position possible. This Package deal is a popular choice with busy freelancers who may be faced with unpredictable chairs week to week at multiple venues across the UK. A 15% discount is currently applied to all package deals!
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Beautifully made
Beautifully made. Love that they have my name on and that they’re tired together.
Used them for the first time last night. Perfect.
October 1, 2023
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Hi William, thanks very much for your review and glad you’re pleased with them!
Best wishes,
Tom
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Thanks so much for your review Celia!
Amazing blocks, amazing service!
I can’t recommend these chair blocks highly enough! I contacted Tom in the interval of an opera I was playing in, as the chairs were so awful, and he was amazing! He sent out the blocks as an express delivery 1st class. Amazing blocks, amazing service! They will be a game changer for my back. Thank you! Libby
September 11, 2023
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Thanks so much for your review Libby. If only I could have got them there for the 2nd Act!!! Glad to hear they are working for you.
Best wishes,
Tom
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I love this product. Not only do the chair blocks function perfectly, but they are beautifully made: they are a work of art.
August 1, 2023
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Thanks for your review Matthew! Glad they are as pleasing on the eye as they are functional for you.
Best wishes,
Tom
Definitely buy some!
The chair blocks are brilliant. They are beautifully made. I bought both pairs. That means I have so many variables on how to position the seats. Absolutely recommend. The ties are useful too and it’s great that you can have names/numbers etc imprinted on them.
August 4, 2023
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Thanks for your amazing review Vicky! Very pleased to hear they’re proving useful for you.
Best wishes,
Tom
Very happy with my Amati model…
Very happy with my Amati model chairblocks. They provide just a little bit of rise , perfect for my needs.
As musicians we always sit which is not ideal for your body, with chairblocks we minimise the impact and improve out posture.
Simple idea but very useful thing. Great idea with the names too!
Thank you Tom, amazingly quick delivery :)
August 4, 2023
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Thanks for your review Dmitry! Glad they are giving you what you need and hope they continue to do so👍
Best wishes,
Tom
A great product, fast delivery
A great product with super fast delivery! I needed the chair blocks for a musical tour I was doing where the seats provided weren't high enough for me to be able to play my bass clarinet comfortably. These sorted the problem and will now live in my case in case it happens again. Thank you.
July 9, 2023
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Thanks so much for the review! Very happy to hear they’ve been so useful and hope they continue to be👍
I'm very glad I bought this
I'm very glad I bought this. Good quality, fast delivery, these blocks are really more comfortable to sit and play with. My back is very grateful ;)
Thank you
July 11, 2023
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Oleksandra, thank you so much for your review and I’m really glad they are helping make playing more comfortable for you👍
Best wishes,
Tom
Brilliant product!
Excellent service, excellent product! Make a huge difference to posture, especially on some of the dodgy chairs us musicians are faced with. Name and number printed on too so less likely to lose them. Absolutely love them and can’t recommend highly enough!
July 27, 2023
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Thanks Louise! Great to hear they’re working well for you. Tom
A must have for musicians!
These chair blocks are beautifully crafted by someone who knows exactly what it feels like to play a musical instrument for hours on end. I have no idea how I have survived this long without them! I no longer get any back pain at all and feel so well supported in long rehearsals. I am so grateful to Tom for introducing me to them and would encourage all musicians to invest in some…
July 24, 2023
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Thanks so much for your review Ruth and glad to hear they are working well for you!
Love my chairblocks
Love my chairblocks! Really good quality, beautifully made and well worth the price for the improvement in comfort while performing. Especially love the little details of the leather string holding them together and my name written on them as the greatest risk is losing them. Excellent quality, highly recommended!
June 9, 2023
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Thanks so much for your lovely review Sarah!
Received my Chair Blocks from Tom this…
Received my Chair Blocks from Tom this morning. No idea why I've not bought anything like these before. So simple but so effective. Really pleased with them.
Thanks so much, Tom.
June 23, 2023
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Thanks for your review Russell and really glad you're pleased with them!
Great chairblocks!
Great chairblocks! Beautifully made and personalized. Really lovely quality. Wonderful customer service too and friendly communication!
June 7, 2023
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Hey, thanks so much for your lovely review and feedback.
Best wishes,
Tom
Speedy delivery and great product!
Speedy delivery and great product!
I can already feel the difference in my posture and my back’s health! Highly recommend it
June 3, 2023
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Thanks so much for your review Marrie Anne! That’s great they’re helping and doing their job!
Fabulous! Highly recommend!
I have had these chair blocks for nearly 5 years and they are absolutely brilliant! Having had lots of back issues previously from playing these blocks have helped immensely to give great posture and comfort while playing. I’m so grateful Tom. You are a legend! I can’t recommend highly enough! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
June 8, 2022
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Thanks Ali for your review! Glad they’re doing their job and helping with your posture too👍
Life-changing!
After 6 hours rehearsing Tippett and Britten I’d normally need a trip to the osteopath, but using Tom’s blocks I feel that I could get through an entire Ring cycle, no problem. Thanks Tom!
June 1, 2023
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Thanks for your 5 star review Richard!
I never thought they’d be compared to a full Ring cycle! Thanks again and really glad they are working for you.
Best wishes,
Tom
Highly recommend
These chair blocks have been a total game-changer. I used to frequently leave gigs with back pain but these do a great job of raising my hips above knees whilst seated. This lets me support my body weight through my legs, giving me a greater sense of connection with the ground. Hugely beneficial for my posture and my playing - highly recommend.
May 24, 2023
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Thanks for your review Toby! Really glad they are helping you with your posture and playing.
These chair blocks are fantastic
These chair blocks are fantastic! They are exceptionally well made and a very clever design means there is a choice of chair heights enabling you to get the perfect balance which is so important for a musicians posture. As a musician myself time and time again I am subjected to bad chairs (particularly in churches!) which inevitably give one back ache. These blocks have completely solved this issue and I have yet to find a chair that these won’t fit.
I would highly recommend these! You won’t be disappointed and your back will thank you!
April 19, 2023
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Reply from Chairblocks
Thanks for your review Carol! Very pleased they are working out for you.
Best wishes,
Tom
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