MVMT Pro Series
Vacuum-Formed FC Series
Belize B Series
Laboratory seating designed for healthcare, laboratory and clean rooms including standing chair applications
Laboratory seating designed for physicians, directors, patient intake and other healthcare personnel applications
Laboratory seating recommended for: laboratory, education, clean room, healthcare and office
ArmorSeat G Series
Uniqueu U Series
Standing Work Seating S Series
This chair is the multi-purpose seating solution for almost anywhere: schools, colleges, universities, pathology, clinical labs, industry, manufacturing and hospitals
Laboratory seating recommended for: clean room, laboratory, education, and healthcare industry
Laboratory seating recommended for: laboratories, healthcare, education, retail and hospitality industry
Rexford Vacuum-Formed R Series
Regent Vacuum Formed Series
Pogo RT and RX Series
Lab Chair Recommended for: healthcare applications, exam rooms, surgical suites and recovery
The addition of the streamlined backrest to this ergonomic stool makes it a comfortable option for healthcare workers
Vertical-surface-mountable design with swing-arm provides seating option for tight spaces
Zephyr FP Series
Trend Series
Provides an executive experience for managers and administrative staff
Full ergonomic functionality and profile provides versatility for multiple healthcare workspaces
Match the Chair to the Work Surface, Task and Environment
Laboratory chairs and stools are configured systems. Seat height, foot support, mobility, controls, arms, upholstery and cleanroom or ESD requirements should be selected together.
Start With the Work Surface Height
Measure the finished floor to the top of the work surface, then account for the task, user range and underside clearance. The seating literature groups workstations into desk, standard-bench and high-bench applications; model-specific ranges vary.
| Work area | Catalog planning range | Selection implications |
|---|---|---|
| Desk-height work | Low seating: approximately 17–22 in. | Usually no footring. Confirm that the base, casters and armrests can clear under the desk or instrument station. |
| Standard laboratory bench | Medium seating: approximately 20–28.5 in. | A footring is commonly recommended when seat height exceeds 22 in. Check bench aprons, knee space and task reach. |
| High bench / standing-height task | High seating: approximately 23.5–34 in. | Stable foot support becomes critical. Check base diameter, mounting height, ingress/egress and whether a sit-stand perch is more appropriate. |
| Special or shared workstation | Use the actual work surface and user measurements | One adjustment range may not fit every user. Multi-shift spaces need intuitive controls and a documented reset/setup method. |
Measure before selecting a model number
Seat-height ranges are catalog references, not a substitute for workstation measurements. Include the work-surface height, underside clearance, user range and typical seated elbow height in the request.
Configure the Chair in Seven Decisions
Each choice affects fit, cleanability and how the chair behaves during the actual task.
Seat-height range
Choose low, medium or high based on the measured work surface, task posture and user range.
Seat and back
Select the support level, seat shape and back height for microscopy, bench work, documentation, short-duration tasks or extended use.
Casters or glides
Resistance casters can inhibit rolling when the seat is unoccupied; glides provide a stationary option. Match wheel type to flooring and environmental requirements.
Foot support
Use an adjustable or fixed footring where users cannot keep both feet supported at the selected working height.
Armrests
Arms can support documentation or computer work but may interfere with close bench access. Verify height, width, adjustability and cleanroom-package compatibility.
Controls
Decide whether users need basic pneumatic height adjustment, independent seat/back tilt, synchro movement, seat-depth adjustment or a lockout for precision work.
Upholstery and finish
Match vinyl, fabric, urethane or another surface to cleaning chemistry, seam restrictions, comfort, color and environmental controls.
Select for the Environment—Not Just the Shape
Cleanroom and static-control performance are configuration-specific. A product family may offer multiple packages, but that does not mean every upholstery, caster, armrest or control combination carries the same designation.
| Environment | Questions to answer | What to confirm in the final configuration |
|---|---|---|
| General laboratory | Which disinfectants or chemicals contact the chair? How long are users seated? Is the station shared? | Cleanable surfaces, compatible upholstery, correct height, controls, foot support and floor mobility. |
| Cleanroom | What ISO classification and contamination-control protocol applies? Are seams, exposed materials or particle generation restricted? | The exact manufacturer performance package, compatible upholstery/finish, allowed armrests and cleaning method. |
| Static-control / ESD | What device sensitivity, grounding plan and facility program apply? | The complete conductive/dissipative configuration, ESD-compatible casters or glides, upholstery and grounding path. |
| Cleanroom + ESD | Must the chair satisfy both contamination and static-control requirements? | An exact combined package—do not assume separate cleanroom and ESD options can be mixed without manufacturer confirmation. |
| Healthcare / clinical | Which cleaners are used? Does the chair move between users or rooms? Is ingress/egress frequent? | Non-marring mobility, cleanability, support, height and controls appropriate to the clinical workflow. |
| Industrial / multi-shift | Is the application 24/7, abrasive, high-use or exposed to debris? | Base construction, control durability, upholstery/urethane, caster choice and maintainability for the duty cycle. |
Do not infer a rating from a category name
Ask for the exact cleanroom and/or ESD configuration and supporting manufacturer documentation. Upholstery, arms, casters, finish and other options can change what is appropriate for the environment.
Match Features to the Task
Microscopy and close precision work
Prioritize stable positioning, correct elbow height, lumbar/back support and controls that can be locked or adjusted without disrupting the task.
General bench chemistry
Confirm medium-height adjustment, foot support, close bench access, cleanable upholstery and mobility compatible with the floor.
Fume hood work
Coordinate seat height and foot support with the hood work surface while preserving a clear exit and safe position outside the enclosure.
Documentation and LIMS
Back support, seat-depth/tilt adjustment and armrests may be useful when the station includes sustained computer or writing work.
Standing or sit-stand work
Consider a high stool or perch that supports frequent transitions without encouraging an unstable half-seated posture.
Tight spaces
Check base diameter, tuck-under clearance and whether arms or a large back will conflict with casework, equipment or aisles.
Information to Send With a Seating Request
A short, complete input set prevents the most common specification mismatches.
- Work-surface height and underside/knee clearance
- Primary task and expected hours seated per shift
- User height range and whether the chair is shared across shifts
- Desired low, medium or high seat-height range
- Need for casters, resistance casters or glides—and the flooring type
- Footring, armrest, backrest and control preferences
- Cleaning agents and desired upholstery or seat material
- Cleanroom classification and/or ESD program requirements
- Quantity, project location and requested delivery window
Planning a broader workstation? Pair the seating scope with the lab bench designer or a lab floor plan review.
Lab Chair Selection Questions
What seat height do I need for a lab bench?
Measure the finished work-surface height and underside clearance first. Catalog planning ranges commonly group low seating with desk-height work, medium seating with standard benches and high seating with high benches, but the final chair range should be checked against the user and task.
When should a lab chair have a footring?
A footring is generally appropriate when the seat height prevents the user from resting both feet securely on the floor. The reviewed seating literature recommends foot support for many models with seat heights above 22 inches; confirm the exact model and adjustment range.
Should I choose casters or glides?
Choose based on the workflow, flooring and environment. Casters support frequent movement; resistance casters can inhibit rolling when the chair is unoccupied; glides provide a more stationary base. Cleanroom and ESD applications require compatible components.
Are all lab chairs cleanroom or ESD rated?
No. Performance is tied to the exact manufacturer configuration. Confirm the package, upholstery, finish, casters or glides, armrests and grounding provisions required for the facility’s cleanroom or ESD program.
What upholstery is best for laboratory seating?
There is no single best surface. Compare cleanability, disinfectant and chemical compatibility, seams, comfort, durability, contamination-control requirements and ESD needs. Verify the chosen upholstery in the final manufacturer configuration.
Can one chair serve multiple bench heights?
Sometimes, but one pneumatic range may not cover desk, standard-bench and high-bench work comfortably. Check the full seat-height range, foot support, base stability and user reach before standardizing across stations.
Send the Workstation Details, Not Just a Chair Photo
Share the bench height, task, user range, flooring, cleaning method and cleanroom or ESD requirements. We’ll narrow the configuration and prepare a project quote around the actual workspace.