ChairAtlas

Buying guide

Office chairs rated 350 lb and up

Bottom line

Many Steelcase work chairs (Leap, Gesture, Think, Series 1/2, Amia) are weight-tested to 400 lb. Herman Miller Aeron Remastered reaches 350–400 lb by size. Haworth Fern and Zody are typically 350 lb (325 lb with forward tilt); Zody LX and several Humanscale models list 400 lb.

22 chairs

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Steelcase

Leap

Steelcase

Leap
400 lb
400 lb capacity5'0"–6'4"Fabric + Foam4D Articulating

$320–$1,359

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Steelcase

Think

Steelcase

Think
400 lb
400 lb capacity5'0"–6'4"Full Mesh4D Articulating

$280–$1,100

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Haworth

Fern

Haworth

Fern
350 lb
350 lb capacity5'0"–6'4"Full Mesh4D Articulating

$500–$1,499

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Haworth

Zody

Haworth

Zody
350 lb
350 lb capacity5'0"–6'4"Full Mesh4D Articulating

$280–$1,200

HM

Herman Miller

Lino

Herman Miller

Lino
350 lb
350 lb capacity5'0"–6'2"Fabric + Foam4D Articulating

$280–$895

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Steelcase

Amia

Steelcase

Amia
400 lb
400 lb capacity5'0"–6'4"Fabric + Foam4D Articulating

$250–$980

H

Haworth

Zody LX

Haworth

Zody LX
400 lb
400 lb capacity5'0"–6'6"Fabric + Foam4D Articulating

$420–$1,450

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Haworth

Soji

Haworth

Soji
350 lb
350 lb capacity5'0"–6'4"Full Mesh4D Articulating

$220–$899

H

Haworth

Soji XL

Haworth

Soji XL
600 lb
600 lb capacity5'0"–6'6"Fabric + Foam4D Articulating

$400–$1,299

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Haworth

Very

Haworth

Very
350 lb
350 lb capacity5'0"–6'4"Full Mesh4D Articulating

$260–$1,050

FAQ

Is weight capacity the same as a comfort rating?
No. Capacity is a structural and warranty figure. Comfort still depends on seat width, depth, lumbar support, and your height.