Furniture

You'll be spending hours sitting in a tattoo artist chair, so prioritize comfort, durability, and adjustability. Your chair should provide enough lumbar and back support, though some artists may prefer a stool. Choose a chair that allows easy movement during a session and an adjustable height as you work on different parts of the body.Pick a chair with wheels that let you easily move about your workstation, but make sure it has locks to keep you steady as you work. Also, look for a non-porous material that's easy to wipe clean and disinfect. 

A tattoo table, or reclining tattoo chair, should be made of medical-grade PVC or polyurethane (PU) vinyl. These materials are non-porous and waterproof, which makes cleaning and sanitizing much easier. Because you'll be frequently wiping down the table, the material shouldn't be easily susceptible to wear and tear, so factor in quality and durability.Also, look for a table with a seamless surface and minimal contours. Folds and tufts in the material will make it harder to clean, and you don't want any ink, blood, or bacteria to get stuck in between crevices.

A tattoo artist chair is meant for mobility and ergonomic support, while a client chair needs to be adjustable, stationary, and built for maximum comfort. Whether you choose a chair or a stool, a tattoo artist chair should provide enough support for your back, hips, and shoulders. You'll also want an adjustable height and wheels on the chair so you can move around easily.A client chair needs to be comfortable enough for them to lie still for extended periods, along with adjustable sections and heights as you work on different parts of the body.

Electric tattoo chairs are usually a better choice than hydraulic chairs if you work in a busy shop. An electric tattoo chair will be more expensive than a hydraulic chair, so it's a bigger up-front investment. However, you can easily adjust these chairs with a remote or foot pedal. This is a major pro if you're working on a large piece that requires frequent chair adjustments.Hydraulic chairs require a manual adjustment, but there is less upkeep and no need to worry about cords or a power outage. If the hydraulic pump fails, it's not too expensive to replace either.

In addition to comfortable artist and client chairs, you should have a workstation cabinet to store your supplies, an adjustable armrest, a floor lamp, a rolling stainless steel tray, a hands-free trash can for discarded supplies, and a sharps container for used cartridges and needles. You may also want a stand to hold a tablet or phone for easy reference.Keep barrier film, nitrile gloves, disinfectant wipes, and other sanitation and safety supplies within reach to maintain a sterile environment.