Karman Office Chair

by Steelcase

£765.00 ex.VAT £918.00 inc.VAT

Steelcase Karman™ delivers industry-leading comfort, ergonomics and sustainability in an entirely new way.

Relax and allow the principles of physics to work their magic. Featuring a specialised high-performance fabric and an exceptionally lightweight frame, the Steelcase Karman transcends the standards of typical mesh office and desk chairs to deliver unparalleled comfort and ergonomic support with ease.

Karman Backrest & Seat Finishes (Intermix/Shift/Opaque)

Extra:

+£0

Intermix Black KR08 Finish

Intermix Black KR08

+£0

Intermix Platinum KR07 Finish

Intermix Platinum KR07

+£0

Intermix Baltic KR09 Finish

Intermix Baltic KR09

+£0

Intermix Merlot KR11 Finish

Intermix Merlot KR11

+£0

Intermix Bright Peacock KR10 Finishes

Intermix Bright Peacock KR10

+£15

Intermix Shift Red Blue Finish

Shift Red Blue KR12

+£15

Intermix Shift Blue Gold Finish

Shift Blue Gold KR13

+£26

Opaque Baltic KR18 Finish

Opaque Baltic KR18

+£26

Opaque Black KR17 Finish

Opaque Black KR17

+£26

Opaque Burnished Bronze KR16 Finish

Opaque Burnished Bronze KR16

+£26

Opaque Merlot KR20 Finish

Opaque Merlot KR20

+£26

Opaque Peacock KR19 Finish

Opaque Peacock KR19

+£26

Opaque Platinum KR15 Finish

Opaque Platinum KR15

+£26

Opaque Seagull KR14 Finish

Opaque Seagull KR14

Karman Arm Options

Extra:

+£0

None

No Arms

+£36

Karman Arms

Fixed Arms

+£51

Karman Arms

1D Arms

+£72

Karman Arms

4D Arms

+£136

Polished Arms Karman

Polished Fixed Arms

Karman Optional Lumbar Support

Extra:

+£0

None

No Lumbar Support

+£46

Lumbar Support

Lumbar Support

Karman Frame/Base Finishes

Extra:

+£0

Gestureblackframe

Black

+£0

Merle MG paint EMEA 1000

Merle MG

+£0

Seagull B7

Seagull

+£0

Platinum Metallic Silver

Platinum

Karman Optional Polished Base

Extra:

+£0

None

Base Matches Frame

+£34

Base Polished Aluminium Swatch

Polished Aluminium Base

Steelcase Castors

Extra:

+£0

Castorsswatch

Wheels for Carpet

+£0

Castorsswatch

Wheels for Hard Floors

+£25

Karman Hubless Black New

Hubless for Carpet

+£25

Karman Hubless Black New

Hubless for Hard Floors

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Steelcase Karman goes beyond leading mesh chairs with 21st century design that naturally responds to a body’s movement, delivering industry-leading comfort, ergonomics and sustainability.

The Steelcase Karman Chair is manufactured for commercial office use and comes with an 12-year warranty* (please see product specification for full details).

Breakthrough Comfort

Steelcase Karman’s patented hybrid seat is unlike any other. The suspension seat with integrated cushioning provides maximum comfort for as long as you sit. The ultra-light frame flexes to eliminate painful pressure points common in other mesh chairs.

Introducing Intermix - Beyond Mesh

Intermix is a proprietary performance textile using patented Shrinx technology. Creating ideal ergonomic support – it never sags or feels stiff. The exclusive weave creates also creates a selection of translucent, opaque, and all-new colour shifting textiles.

Responsible Design

Designed with the planet in mind, Steelcase Karman uses sustainable materials and the least number of components necessary. It weighs only 29 pounds, yet is incredibly strong. By using minimal resources Steelcase Karman reduces its impact on the earth delivering a holistic approach to sustainability while supporting our carbon commitments.

Unique Colour Combinations

Go beyond black, white and grey to create styles from monochromatic modern, residential luxury or anything in-between. Steelcase Karman’s industry-leading color range, with 13 proprietary Intermix colours and Lux finishes, make infinite aesthetic options possible.

Comfort Features:

Organic Movement

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

Patented Hybrid Seat

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

Comfort Edge

The ultra-light frame flexes to eliminate hard edges and pressure points on your legs and body.

Comfort Dial

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

4D Arm

Fully adjustable armrests raise up and down, pivot in and out and shift in all directions, letting your arms and shoulders fall naturally into place.

Liveback

LiveBack technology balances body weight, supporting your back and spine while providing responsive, personalised comfort and fit.

Lumbar Support

Optional lumbar support allows you to customise the support for your lumbar region.

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Product specification

Intermix Finish

Platinum KR07 / Black KR08 / Baltic KR09 / Bright Peacock KR10 / Merlot KR11

Intermix Shift Finish

Red Blue KR12 / Blue Gold KR13

Intermix Opaque Finish

Seagull KR14 / Platinum KR15 / Burnished Bronze KR16 / Black KR17 / Baltic KR18 / Peacock KR19 / Merlot KR20

Arms

Without Arms / Fixed Arms / 1D Arms / 4D Arms / Polished Aluminium Fixed Arms

Frame/Base Finishes

Black / Merle / Platinum / Seagull / Polished Aluminium Base

Base Options

Casters / Glides

Base Finishes

Steelcase standard plastic and/or paint colours / LUX / Polished Aluminium

Castors

Castors available in soft dual-wheel roll-control / Hard dual-wheel roll-control / Hard hubless / Soft hubless​

Lumbar

Optional Lumbar Support

Durability

Steelcase Karman is able to accommodate weight up to 159Kg

Width (Including Base)

625mm / 645mm (4D Arms) / 670mm (1D Arms) / 680mm (Fixed Plastic Arms) / 685mm (Fixed Aluminium Arms)

Depth (Including Base)

680mm

Height

1030mm

Diameter (Base on castor axis)

680mm

Weight

10.4Kg (Armless) / 12.7Kg (Fixed Plastic Arms/1D Arms) / 13.5Kg (4D Arms) / 14.4Kg (Fixed Aluminium Arms)

Warranty

12 Years (*5 years for surface materials, textiles)

Design Story


Designed with the planet in mind, Steelcase Karman uses sustainable materials and the least number of components necessary. This video shows you the design process for creating the Steelcase Karman task chair.

Preview


Steelcase Karman’s patented hybrid seat is unlike any other. The suspension seat with integrated cushioning provides maximum comfort for as long as you sit. The ultra-light frame flexes to eliminate painful pressure points common in other mesh chairs. This video gives you a quick preview of the chair.

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