Office Chairs — Expert Answer
What should I look for in an office chair for large-frame or heavy users?
Big and tall or bariatric chair specification at OfficeFurniture2go.com begins at 400 lb weight ratings. We specify chairs with 20–24 inch seat width, reinforced steel mechanism bases rated for the stated capacity, 2.5 lb/cu.ft high-resilience foam, and oversized 75mm casters. BIFMA PLUS certification specifically tests chairs under higher-weight loading conditions — this is the relevant standard for users over 300 lbs. Standard BIFMA certification tests to 250 lbs. Liability and safety must be considered when specifying chairs for this user population. Call 1-800-460-0858.
