Steelcase · 2018–Present
SILQ
Steelcase’s material-flex statement chair—300 lb, minimal controls, conference/task crossover.
Bottom line
Buy SILQ if you want Steelcase’s material-flex statement chair—weight-activated composite shell, almost no manual adjustments, 300 lb. Conference/task crossover, not a dial-heavy all-day LiveBack chair.
Where to buy
Typical prices — new ~$1,295, refurbished ~$700, used ~$450.
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Fit
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Units
Spec sheet
- Typical configuration
- SILQ chair (not stool), standard cylinder
- Era produced
- 2018–Present
- Discontinued
- No
- Approx. MSRP (new)
- $1,295
- Typical refurbished price
- $700
- Typical used price
- $450
- Height range
- 152–188 cm
- Weight capacity
- 136 kg
- Seat width
- 47 cm
- Seat depth
- 43 cm
- Backrest height
- 56 cm
- Seat material
- Elastomer
- Armrest type
- Fixed
- Arm adjustability
- Fixed / integrated arm aesthetic on common configs
- Forward tilt
- No
- Lumbar
- Integrated
- Headrest
- None
- Cylinder
- Top-activated pneumatic (16.25"–20.875" seat height)
- Caster stem
- 11mm × 22mm standard
- Frame
- Proprietary flexible composite shell
- Tilt / lock
- Weight-activated material flex (no traditional tension dial)
Revision matrix & serial tag guide
Serial tag location: Label under seat; continuous carbon/polymer-inspired flex shell identifies SILQ.
| Year | Version | Changes |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Launch | Material science flex chair—weight-activated, almost no manual adjustments. |
Aftermarket & replacement parts
Compatible cylinder type: Top-activated pneumatic (16.25"–20.875" seat height). Caster stem: 11mm × 22mm standard. Headrest availability: None.
Spec notes
- Seat height published 16.25"–20.875".