Office chairs for heavy people: 150 kg (23 st 8 lb) chairs compared

Each chair on this page lists a maximum user weight of 150 kg on its own page, with its warranty term and lead time shown before you pay.

Chair Maximum user weight Rated daily use (BS 5459-2) BS 5459-2:2000+A2:2008 Warranty
Hood Seating K22 Operator Chair 150 kg (23 st 8 lb) — — 10 years (based on single-shift use of up to 8 hours a day; a shorter term applies to continuous use)
Hood Seating F94 Ergonomic Chair 150 kg (23 st 8 lb) Up to 24 hours a day Yes: Verification of Conformity SCT1710358 10 years (based on single-shift use of up to 8 hours a day; a shorter term applies to continuous use)
Viasit Toleo Pro Task Chair 150 kg (23 st 8 lb) — — 5 years (frame and mechanism; 2 years on the gas lift; upholstery, mesh, castors and other wear parts excluded)
Viasit Toleo Task Chair 150 kg (23 st 8 lb) — — 5 years (frame and mechanism; 2 years on the gas lift; upholstery, mesh, castors and other wear parts excluded)
Hood Seating i29 Ergonomic Chair 150 kg (23 st 8 lb) Up to 24 hours a day Yes: Verification of Conformity SCT1710359 10 years (based on single-shift use of up to 8 hours a day; a shorter term applies to continuous use)
Hood Seating C19 Task Chair 150 kg (23 st 8 lb) — — 5 years (based on single-shift use of up to 8 hours a day; a shorter term applies to continuous use)

BS 5459-2 sets performance requirements and tests for office pedestal seating for people weighing up to 150 kg and for use up to 24 hours a day.