Description
Used Mesh Back Sled Base Guest Chair, Black
A mesh back sled base guest chair is the workhorse of visitor seating, and this one covers the requirements without any wasted parts. The sled base, also called a cantilever base, is a continuous loop of chrome tube that runs from the floor up into the arms and back down, so the chair carries its load through one structural element instead of four separate legs. That geometry gives the chair a small amount of natural flex when a sitter leans back, which is why cantilever chairs feel more forgiving than a rigid four leg guest chair. Chairs like this fill private offices, conference rooms, waiting areas, training rooms, and the pair of seats that sit across from almost every manager’s desk.
This pre-owned unit features a black mesh back with a molded black frame, a black fabric upholstered seat, and a polished chrome sled base with fixed loop arms. The mesh back is the reason the chair is comfortable for a longer meeting than most guest seating. Air moves through the back panel instead of being trapped against it, and the mesh flexes to the shape of the sitter’s spine rather than pushing back with a flat cushion. The back also includes a ratcheting height adjustment, so the lumbar support can be raised or lowered to match the sitter rather than assuming everyone is the same height. Measurements are 24 inches deep by 23.75 inches wide by 38.5 inches high.
The upholstered seat pairs a contoured, waterfall front cushion with the mesh back, which is the right combination for guest seating. Mesh is excellent at supporting a back and mediocre at cushioning a seat over time, so a padded seat pan keeps pressure off the thighs during a long sit while the back stays cool. The chrome sled base also has a practical advantage in shared rooms: it glides over carpet without the wheel drift of a caster base, so a row of chairs stays lined up along a conference table instead of wandering out of position. Note that this is a static base, not a rolling caster base.
Features:
- Black Mesh Back: Breathable panel that flexes to the sitter’s spine and promotes airflow.
- Ratcheting Back Height Adjustment: Raise or lower the back to position lumbar support for the sitter.
- Chrome Sled Base: Continuous cantilever loop with a polished chrome finish.
- Natural Cantilever Flex: The sled geometry gives slightly when a sitter leans back.
- Black Upholstered Seat: Contoured cushion keeps pressure off the thighs during longer sits.
- Waterfall Seat Front: Rolled front edge reduces pressure behind the knees.
- Fixed Loop Arms: Padded arm caps integrated into the base structure.
- Molded Back Frame: Rigid black surround holds the mesh under even tension.
- Static Base: Stays in position on carpet instead of drifting like a caster base.
- Commercial Grade Construction: Steel and molded components built for daily shared use.
- Ideal for Guest and Conference Seating: Private offices, meeting rooms, waiting areas, and training rooms.
Color: Black
Good condition: Your used chair will arrive clean and in good working order, ready for use in your office. Each chair is inspected by our quality control team, then cleaned and refurbished as needed before it ships. Your chair will be free from rips or tears, the frame will be damage free, and it may show only very slight scratches, if any.
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