Collection: Laboratory Chairs

Lab chairs for research labs, school science rooms and clinics, with wheels (Self-Braking Casters) or non-marring glides, no wheels. Choose Desk, Medium Bench or High Bench Height. For stools without a back, see medical stools.

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How to choose a lab chair

Perch Chairs and Stools has served schools, clinics and labs since 2003. Our lab chairs have 18 x 16 in. padded seats with back support, seat heights from 17 to 36 in., a 300 lb capacity, free UPS Ground shipping in the contiguous US and a 15-year warranty.

Pick a height class

Match the class to your work surface. Heights run from the floor to the top of the seat. Ranges vary by chair.

  • Desk Height, 17–24 in.: desks and tables.
  • Medium Bench Height, 20–29 in.: benches and counters. A foot ring is optional.
  • High Bench Height, 24–36 in.: taller benches and counters. A foot ring is required.

Round tube base chairs have a fixed foot ring and sit higher: Desk Height 20.5–25.75 in. with caps, 22.5–27.75 in. with casters; Medium Bench Height 23.25–31 in. with caps, 25.25–33 in. with casters.

Seat, back and options

  • Seat 2.5 in. thick, or 3 in. on Basic Backrest chairs.
  • Three backs: standard (16.5 in. wide, 11.5 in. high), Large Back (16.5 in. wide, 18 in. high) and Basic Backrest (16 in. wide, 10 in. high).
  • Standard and Large Back chairs: a locking back tilt, plus optional seat tilt (8° forward, 3° back) and adjustable T arms. Basic Backrest chairs adjust in back height and depth.
  • Easy-to-clean vinyl with a stain-resistant finish (9 colors) or 100% olefin fabric (5 colors).
  • Self-Braking Casters for hard and carpeted floors, or non-marring glides, no wheels; chrome-hooded casters on chrome chairs; caps or Self-Braking Casters on round tube bases.

Warranty

15-Year Warranty · Lifetime Cylinder Guarantee: 15 years against defects in materials and workmanship, 5 years on upholstery, and a replacement gas cylinder at no charge for the life of the chair.

Ordering

Ships within 2–3 business days. Need a written quote? Request one.

The chairs

Each comes in Desk, Medium Bench and High Bench Height unless noted.

For stools without a back, see medical stools. Need ESD seating? See the ESD Chair.

Questions buyers ask

What seat heights do your lab chairs come in?

Three height classes, measured from the floor to the top of the seat: Desk Height (17–24 in.), Medium Bench Height (20–29 in.) and High Bench Height (24–36 in.). Exact ranges vary by chair and are listed on each chair's page.

Which height class should I choose?

Match the class to your work surface: Desk Height for desks and tables, Medium Bench Height for benches and counters, High Bench Height for taller benches and counters. A foot ring is optional at Medium Bench Height and required at High Bench Height.

Do your lab chairs have wheels?

Yes. Every lab chair here can be ordered with wheels: Self-Braking Casters for hard and carpeted floors, with chrome-hooded casters on chrome chairs. Prefer a chair that stays put? Choose non-marring glides, no wheels, or caps on a round tube base.

How do the three backs differ?

The standard back is 16.5 in. wide and 11.5 in. high; the Large Back is 16.5 in. wide and 18 in. high. Both tilt and lock, and both chairs offer optional seat tilt and adjustable T arms. The Basic Backrest is 16 in. wide and 10 in. high and adjusts in height and depth.

Why do round tube base chairs list two heights?

On a round tube base, casters sit 2 in. higher than caps. At Desk Height the chair runs 20.5–25.75 in. with caps or 22.5–27.75 in. with casters; at Medium Bench Height, 23.25–31 in. with caps or 25.25–33 in. with casters.

What capacity and warranty do the chairs have?

Every chair here has a 300 lb capacity. 15-Year Warranty · Lifetime Cylinder Guarantee: 15 years against defects in materials and workmanship, 5 years on upholstery, and a replacement gas cylinder at no charge for the life of the chair.

Can we send it back?

Yes. Get any chair or stool back to us within 30 days of delivery, and the return is on us. It needs to come back new and resellable, with all the parts and pieces in the original box.

Can we pay by purchase order?

Yes. Choose Purchase Order / Invoice at checkout. Free UPS Ground shipping in the contiguous US.