Steelcase Karman – Ergonomic office chair

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Description

Sit back and let physics do its job. With a proprietary performance textile and surprisingly light frame, Steelcase Karman goes beyond leading mesh office chairs to provide effortless comfort.

Beyond Comfort. Beyond Mesh.

Steelcase Karman's design relies more on physics than mechanism - intuitively responding to your movement and weight. It provides effortless comfort.

It was this notion of ‘Going Beyond’ and pushing the boundaries of material science and design that helped inspire the name of this chair. The Kármán Line is where the Earth’s atmosphere meets space, weightlessness becomes possible and going beyond becomes a reality.

It goes beyond the expectations of a traditional mesh office chair and provides a completely new sitting experience.

Specifications:

A weight-activated mechanism responds automatically to your body as you sit and change postures in every direction.
Patented hybrid seat uses the suspension seat with integrated cushioning, which provides maximum comfort for as long as you sit.
Comfort edge allows the ultra-light frame flexes to eliminate hard edges and pressure points on your legs and body.
Comfort dial supports four recline positions, letting you dial in the right level of resistance against your back as you recline.
4D armrests are fully adjustable armrests raise up and down, pivot in and out and shift in all directions, letting your arms and shoulders fall into place.
LiveBack™ technology balances body weight, supporting your back and spine while providing responsive comfort and fit.
Adjustable lumbar support for Lux-coated models.

Benefits:

The Steelcase Karman office chair features organic movement, patented hybrid seat, comfort edge, comfort dial, 4D armrests, LiveBack™ technology and for Lux-coated models, adjustable lumbar support.
Manufactured by Steelcase in Sarrebourg, France, after placing your order, it ships with easy assembly in 3 parts, free of charge, within 3 weeks.
85% recyclable by total weight, with lifetime warranty on structure, 12 years on mechanisms, 5 years on fabrics.

Features

Organic movement

A weight-activated mechanism responds automatically to your body as you sit and change postures in every direction.

Steelcase Karman office chair suspension seat

Patented hybrid seat

The suspension seat with integrated cushioning provides maximum comfort for as long as you sit.

Steelcase Karman office chair comfortable design

Comfort edge

The streamlined frame flexes to eliminate hard edges and pressure points on your legs and body.

Steelcase Karman office chair recline positions

Comfort dial

The comfort dial supports four recline positions, letting you dial in the right level of resistance against your back, as you recline.

Steelcase Karman office chair fully-adjustable armrests

4D Arm

Fully-adjustable armrests raise up and down, pivot in and out and shift in all directions.

Steelcase Karman office chair ergonomic seating

LiveBack

LiveBack technology balances bodyweight, supporting your back and spine while providing responsive, personalized comfort and fit.

Easy to assemble

Great things come in smaller packages - our office chairs are now shipped easy to assemble. By assembling your chair yourself, we can all contribute to helping the environment by using less packaging and storage space.

Tools and instructions

With minimum or no tools required, you can enjoy your new chair in a couple of minutes. Follow the instructions and don’t hesitate to contact us if you need any help.

Specifications

Dimensions

Dimensions according to certified laboratory, following the European norm for office furniture. Values might differ from measurements done by an end–user in a domestic environment.

Overall width

645 mm

Overall depth

680 mm

Overall height

1030 mm

Overall height with headrest

–

Seat width

490 mm

Width between arms

430 – 550 mm

Back width

440 mm

Seat depth

450 mm

Usable seat depth

440 mm

Seat height

410 – 515 mm

Arm height from seat

195 – 295 mm

Back height

640 mm

Back inclination

21°

Arm rotation range

+24°/-28°

Seat surface inclination

-1°

Headrest width

–

Headrest height

–

Supported user weight range

160 Kg

Others

Back and seat fabric

Intermix family

Color scheme, frame, arms

Black / Merle / Seagull

Fabric content

70% Polyester, 30% Nylon

Fabric country of origin

Germany

Base color

Painted Aluminium: Black/Merle / Polished Aluminium / Lux: Matte Copper/Burnished Bronze/Matte Brass

Arms

4-dimensional arms adjust to your preferred height, width, depth and pivot

Casters

Hard casters for use on soft floors (i.e., carpet)

Sustainability

85% effectively recyclable by weight

Assembly

Eco-Smart+, 3 parts, W 740 x D 760 x H 815 mm

Made in France

Warranty

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Design story

Steelcase Karman's design relies more on physics than mechanism - intuitively responding to your movement and weight. It provides effortless comfort.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I adjust the Steelcase Karman office chair?

For a comprehensive guide on how to adjust the Steelcase Karman chair in order to enjoy its features to the fullest, watch the Steelcase Karman Adjustment Video here.

Is Steelcase Karman an ergonomic office chair?

Yes, Steelcase Karman is a fully ergonomic office chair, designed for all-day comfort and personalized support.

Key Features:

Patented Hybrid Seat: Integrated cushioning provides maximum comfort.
Comfort Edge Technology: The streamlined back and seat frame flex to eliminate hard edges and pressure points.
LiveBack™ Technology: Balances body weight and dynamically supports your spine.
Four-Way Adjustable Arms: Customize height, width, depth, and pivot for the perfect fit.
Intermix™ Performance Textile: A proprietary woven material that offers breathable, weight-distributing support—never sags or feels stiff.

Does Steelcase Karman have lumbar support?

Steelcase Karman provides built-in lumbar support, thanks to its Intermix™ textile that conforms to different body shapes and sizes. For even greater support, an optional adjustable lumbar is available.

How do I clean the Steelcase Karman chair?

You can see how to properly clean the Steelcase Karman ergonomic chair here.

What is Intermix?

Intermix is a high-performance textile engineered exclusively for Steelcase Karman, offering superior breathability and support beyond traditional mesh. Crafted through an innovative weaving process, it seamlessly integrates yarns and filaments to create optimal tension. Paired with Steelcase Karman’s flexible frame, Intermix adapts to your movements, evenly distributing weight across the seat and back while contouring perfectly to your body for unmatched comfort.

What are the three Intermix options?

Intermix is a proprietary performance textile that offers greater breathability and ergonomic support. It uses an exclusive weaving process that blends yarns and filaments, distributing weight evenly and flexing with your movements.

Three Variations of Intermix:

Intermix Classic – A translucent, traditional mesh look and feel.
Intermix Shift – A color-shifting, dynamic design that changes with light and angle.
Intermix Opaque – A luxurious, upholstery-like material with a softer hand-feel.

This diversity allows Steelcase Karman to complement any workspace aesthetic with an industry-leading range of colors.

Does Steelcase Karman include a headrest?

No, Steelcase Karman does not include a headrest. But if you are looking for one, there are multiple chairs on our website that include that option, like Leap or Series 1.

Does the Steelcase Karman have adjustable seat depth?

Steelcase Karman is intentionally designed with a fixed seat depth to create a dynamic sitting experience.

How It Works:

As you adjust your recline position, the seat flexes to naturally counterbalance your weight.
This ensures optimal positioning, keeping your body centered over your sit bones for superior ergonomic support.
It also reduces common pressure points, such as contact stress on the back of the knee and passive tissues.

Steelcase Karman’s design keeps you engaged with your work while evenly distributing your weight, delivering unparalleled all-day comfort.

What height and body weight is Steelcase Karman best suited for?

The Steelcase Karman weight limit was tested up to 160 Kg and is best suited for users with body heights ranging from 150 cm to 190 cm.

How is seat height measured?

Our task chairs follow the EN 1335-1:2020 standard. Seat height is measured using a CMD (chair measuring device), which determines height based on seat angle. Depending on the angle of the seat the seat height will be measured at different points on the chair. Because of this, at-home measurements may differ from official dimensions.