Office Chairs, ranked by PFAS safety

Herman Miller

Embody Chair Herman Miller

Fabric (polyester/nylon blend) and aluminum/steel frame; no Teflon-family coating or water-resistant coating disclosed

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern, office chair with no known PFAS-risk treatments, but Herman Miller discloses nothing about PFAS practices.

⚠Risky category by default

Herman Miller

Verus Task Chair

cast aluminum frame, upholstered fabric seat/back, polyester mesh

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for frame; upholstery fabric source unclear, request material transparency if concerned.

⚠Risky category by default

Herman Miller

Sayl Chair

nylon and polypropylene plastics, aluminum frame

C

D

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; typical office chair with no obvious fluorochemical triggers.

⚠Risky category by default

Steelcase

Amia Chair Steelcase

steel frame, foam, upholstered fabric

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern, office chair with standard materials unlikely to contain PFAS, but no brand transparency on coatings.

⚠Risky category by default

Steelcase

Think Chair

steel frame, polymer backrest, foam seat

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern office chair with no evidence of intentional PFAS, but no public disclosure either.

⚠Risky category by default

Steelcase

Series 2 Upholstered Chair

upholstered fabric, foam cushioning, steel frame

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern for PFAS, but Steelcase discloses nothing, request transparency if concerned.

⚠Risky category by default

Autonomous

ErgoChair Pro

Steel frame, upholstered fabric seat/back, plastic/aluminum components

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for core structure; upholstery treatment unknown, request transparency if concerned.

⚠Risky category by default

Autonomous

Ergochair Avochair Autonomous Autonomous ErgoChair Pro+ Green Mesh

mesh fabric (polyester), steel frame

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern than treated textiles; mesh & steel pose minimal risk, but Autonomous makes no public PFAS disclosure.

⚠Risky category by default

Autonomous

ErgoChair Core Ergonomic Office Chair

Fabric upholstery, foam cushioning, aluminum frame

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern for typical office chair; standard materials unlikely to contain PFAS, but no brand transparency on treatments.

⚠Risky category by default

Haworth

Very Office Chair

Fabric upholstery, foam, plastic base/armrests

C

D

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for typical office chair, but Haworth's silence on materials leaves room for uncertainty.

⚠Risky category by default

Humanscale

World Office Chair

Steel, aluminum, plastic (polyurethane foam), fabric upholstery

C

D

PFASAll

Lower concern; office chair with standard materials and no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Humanscale

Freedom Headrest Task Chair

fabric upholstery, aluminum/steel frame, foam cushioning

C

D

PFASAll

Lower concern for typical office chair, PFAS risk is not elevated, but no transparency from brand.

⚠Risky category by default

Humanscale

Freedom Task Chair

Mesh (polyester/nylon), plastic, steel frame, foam cushioning

C

D

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; standard office chair with no known stain/water treatments.

⚠Risky category by default

Humanscale

Freedom Chair with Headrest by Humanscale

mesh fabric, aluminum frame, foam cushioning, polyurethane upholstery options

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for the core structure; upholstery finish unknown, request material transparency before purchase.

⚠Risky category by default

Humanscale

West Elm Humanscale World LM Task Chair

aluminum frame, foam cushioning, mesh/upholstery fabric

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for the chair frame itself; fabric treatment status unclear.

⚠Risky category by default

Humanscale

Freedom Ocean Office Chair

Aluminum frame, foam padding, textile upholstery, plastic/polymer base components

C

D

PFASAll

Lower concern; office chairs carry minimal PFAS risk unless foam or fabric has undisclosed water/stain treatments.

⚠Risky category by default

Humanscale

World LM Beige Seat Task Office Chair | Crate & Barrel

Beige upholstered task chair; likely polyester fabric on foam cushion with steel frame

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for typical office chair, but no transparency on fabric treatments or foam composition.

⚠Risky category by default

Humanscale

Diffrient Smart Home Office Desk Chair, Adjustable Duron Arms, Black Frame, and Fourtis Seat Fabric

Fourtis seat fabric, black frame, Duron arms (polyurethane-based)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for this office chair; standard upholstered furniture rarely uses intentional PFAS, though no verification provided.

⚠Risky category by default

Haworth

Zody Upholstered Office Chair

upholstered foam and fabric seat/back; base typically polypropylene or aluminum

C

D

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern typical for office chairs, but Haworth makes no public PFAS disclosure.

⚠Risky category by default

Haworth

Improve HE Used Office Chair R7760

Upholstered fabric, foam, metal frame, casters

C

F

PFASAll

Office chairs pose lower PFAS risk than treated textiles, but Haworth provides no transparency on fabric treatments.

⚠Risky category by default

Haworth

Assure Office Chair

foam, upholstery fabric, metal base

C

F

PFASAll

Office furniture carries lower inherent PFAS risk, but Haworth's material transparency is limited.

⚠Risky category by default

Haworth

Zody Upholstered Office Chair in Balsam

Fabric upholstery (Balsam), foam cushioning, aluminum/metal base

C

D

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for a standard office chair, but Haworth makes no public PFAS disclosures.

⚠Risky category by default

Haworth

Fern Digital Knit Office Chair

Knit fabric upholstery, aluminum base, polyurethane foam

C

D

PFASAll

Lower-concern furniture choice; no known PFAS triggers, but Haworth's silence on supply chain leaves room for residual doubt.

⚠Risky category by default

Haworth

Maari Chair 5-Star Base with Upholstered

upholstered fabric, 5-star base (likely aluminum or plastic)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern; upholstered office chairs rarely use PFAS-heavy coatings, but Haworth discloses nothing.

⚠Risky category by default

Haworth

Zody Mesh Office Chair

mesh fabric, foam, plastic base, metal frame

C

D

PFASAll

Lower-concern office chair; mesh & foam unlikely PFAS vectors, but Haworth discloses nothing.

⚠Risky category by default

Knoll

Generation Chair by Knoll

upholstered seating with metal/plastic frame; fabric composition varies by version

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern than treated textiles, but Knoll provides no PFAS transparency, ask before buying.

⚠Risky category by default

Knoll

Design Within Reach Generation Chair

upholstered seating with wood frame; fabric/leather finish unspecified

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern for typical upholstered chair, but verify fabric treatment with Knoll directly.

⚠Risky category by default

Knoll

Design Within Reach Pollock Executive Chair

upholstered seating; fabric/foam cushion composition varies by specification

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for standard upholstered chair, but verify fabric content and water-repellent coating treatments with retailer.

⚠Risky category by default

Knoll

Generation Task Chair (Pebble/Light)

Aluminum frame, mesh back, upholstered seat (polyurethane foam, fabric covering)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower-concern office chair; typical task-chair materials rarely require PFAS, but Knoll discloses nothing.

⚠Risky category by default

Knoll

Generation Chair, All Features, Adjustable Arms, Black, Blue Fabric Seat

Blue fabric seat, black frame (likely aluminum or steel), foam cushioning

C

D

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern likely; standard office chair with no water/stain treatment signals, but manufacturer discloses nothing.

⚠Risky category by default

Knoll

Design Within Reach Knoll Morrison Hannah Task Armchair

upholstered wood frame, fabric (likely polyester or wool blend per Knoll's typical specs)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern, standard upholstered task chair with no known PFAS-prone treatments, but Knoll provides no explicit PFAS transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Knoll

Generation Task Chair (Desert/Desert)

Polypropylene seat/back, aluminum base, polyurethane foam cushioning

C

C

PFASAll

Lower-concern office chair; typical task chair materials unlikely to contain PFAS, but Knoll provides no explicit disclosure.

⚠Risky category by default

Knoll

Ollo Chair

molded plastic shell, upholstered seat; aluminum base

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for core structure, but limited transparency on upholstery treatments.

⚠Risky category by default

Okamura

Grata Series Nesting Training Chair (Black/Silver)

Polypropylene (seat/back), aluminum/steel frame

C

D

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for a nesting training chair, typical molded plastics and metal frame carry minimal risk.

⚠Risky category by default

Okamura

Room & Board Modern Finora Office Chair

fabric upholstery, mesh, metal frame, foam cushioning

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for typical office chair, but lack of transparency leaves room for doubt.

⚠Risky category by default

Okamura

オカムラ バロンチェア ハイバック/グラデーションメッシュ仕様 オカムラ

Mesh fabric (polyester/nylon), steel frame, foam cushioning

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; standard office chair materials unlikely to require PFAS treatments, but no brand transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Okamura

Fabric Office Chair

fabric upholstery, foam cushioning, metal/plastic frame

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern for typical office chairs; fabric-and-foam construction carries minimal PFAS risk unless stain-treated.

⚠Risky category by default

Okamura

Room & Board Modern Cynara Office Chair

Fabric upholstery, molded plastic/composite frame, metal base

C

F

PFASAll

Standard office chair with lower PFAS risk, but no transparency, ask the brand directly.

⚠Risky category by default

Okamura

OSP Home Furnishings Mallory Mid-Back Office Chair

mesh back, fabric seat, plastic/metal frame

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern; standard office chair with no obvious PFAS applications, but no brand transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Okamura

Chair Primp COG3AF FHR1

upholstered task chair with fabric/mesh seating

C

F

PFASAll

Standard office chair with lower PFAS concern; no red flags but no transparency either.

⚠Risky category by default

Okamura

Hilo Fabric Swivel Ergonomic Office Task Chair

Mesh fabric (polyester), foam cushioning, plastic/aluminum frame

C

D

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for typical office chair; no evidence of water/stain treatments that trigger concern.

⚠Risky category by default

Vitra

Allstar

Molded plastic shell; fabric upholstery

C

F

PFASAll

Lower-concern furniture; no PFAS-heavy finishes typical, but brand remains silent on treatments.

⚠Risky category by default

Vitra

ID Mesh Office Swivel Chair

mesh polyester, aluminum base, plastic components

C

D

PFASAll

Lower concern, typical office mesh chair with no known PFAS exposure pathways, but no brand transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Vitra

Physix Office Swivel Chair Vitra

upholstery fabric, foam, plastic/metal base

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for typical office chair; no stain treatment disclosed, but limited data on Vitra's specific formulations.

⚠Risky category by default

Vitra

AC 5 Work Chair

Aluminium frame, textile upholstery, polypropylene shell

C

D

PFASAll

Lower concern, office chair materials are not typical PFAS vectors, but upholstery treatment unknown.

⚠Risky category by default

Vitra

Rookie Chair

polyurethane foam seat, plastic shell, metal base

C

D

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for typical office chair, but Vitra discloses nothing, ask before buying if PFAS content matters to you.

⚠Risky category by default

Vitra

ACX Soft Office chair Grid Knit stone grey / Quilted Knit stone grey

Knit textile (polyester/nylon blend, quilted backing)

C

D

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; standard office chair textiles rarely treated with PFAS, but Vitra makes no disclosure.

⚠Risky category by default

Sedus

Allwex KISO Suede Fabric Swivel Ergonomic Office Task Chair

Suede fabric upholstery, swivel base (material unspecified)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for suede upholstery alone; base material unknown, contact Sedus for specifics.

⚠Risky category by default

Sedus

Open Up by Sedus: elevate your professional success

Wood, metal, upholstered fabric (standard office furniture)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern likely, but no transparency on treatments or certifications.

⚠Risky category by default

Sedus

Kramer 900-00253 Chair-Sedus Se Joy Light Grey Frame Orange Fabric

Fabric upholstery (unspecified fiber blend), painted/powder-coated steel frame

C

D

PFASAll

Standard office chair with no red flags, but Sedus discloses nothing about PFAS in treatments.

⚠Risky category by default

Sedus

Studio 55D Erin Fabric Adjustable Office Chair

Fabric upholstery, foam padding, metal base, plastic components

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern for typical office chair, but no PFAS transparency from brand.

⚠Risky category by default

Sedus

Herman Miller Setu Chair

Polypropylene shell, aluminum base, fabric upholstery

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern; standard office chair with no known PFAS-prone materials, but no public commitment from brand.

⚠Risky category by default

Sedus

Kramer Electronics - Chairsedussejoylightgreyframeanthracifabric - Chair-sedus Se:joy Lightgrey Frame Anthracifabric

Fabric upholstery and metal frame

C

F

PFASAll

Lower-concern upholstered chair; no PFAS red flags identified, but no verification available.

⚠Risky category by default

Sedus

Vintage Office Chair from Sedus, Germany, 1970s

Steel frame, foam padding, upholstered fabric (likely cotton/wool blend typical of 1970s office furniture)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern, vintage office chair unlikely to contain modern water-repellent coating or stain treatments.

⚠Risky category by default

Sedus

Article Passo Mid-Century Design Modern Furniture Office Chair

Upholstered office chair (fabric/foam/base)

C

D

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; standard office chair materials pose minimal risk but no transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Eurotech

Maze Task Chair

Fabric upholstery, foam, steel/aluminum frame

C

F

PFASAll

No known PFAS risk, but limited transparency on fabric treatments, contact Eurotech for specifics if concerned.

⚠Risky category by default

Eurotech

Gene Fabric Seat/Back Executive Chair

polyurethane foam, vinyl/PU upholstery

C

F

PFASAll

Moderate concern, office chair upholstery rarely discloses PFAS; no public testing data available for this model.

⚠Risky category by default

Eurotech

Apollo Series Adjustable High Synchro Swivel Office Chair

Mesh fabric, polyurethane foam, aluminum/steel frame

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for typical office chair; verify upholstery source if stain-resistant claims appear.

⚠Risky category by default

Eurotech

Apollo High-Back Executive Chair

mesh back, foam seat, base/frame (standard office chair components)

C

D

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for a standard office chair with no water/stain treatment claims.

⚠Risky category by default

Eurotech

Big And Tall Office Chair Rated For 450 lbs.

Steel frame, upholstered fabric or leather seat/back

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern, standard office chair with no known PFAS red flags, but no brand transparency on treatments.

⚠Risky category by default

Eurotech

Seating OSS400 OSS Task Chair

Polypropylene seat/back, aluminum base, polyurethane foam, steel frame

C

D

PFASAll

Lower-concern office chair; no PFAS-prone materials known, but limited brand transparency on chemical treatments.

⚠Risky category by default

Eurotech

Seating 4x4 Multi function Chair

upholstered seating, foam cushion, fabric/mesh cover

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for core seating, but no transparency on fabric treatments, ask vendor.

⚠Risky category by default

Eurotech

4x4xl Series Task Chair

Mesh back, foam seat cushion, metal/plastic frame

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern typical for task chairs, but no transparency disclosure.

⚠Risky category by default

HON

2090 Pillow-Soft Series Executive High-Back Chair

fabric upholstery, foam padding, metal/plastic frame

C

D

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; standard office chair with no known stain treatment or water-resistant claims.

⚠Risky category by default

HON

Ignition Mid-Back Work Chair

mesh fabric, foam cushioning, steel frame, plastic/polymer base components

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for a basic office chair, but HON offers no transparency on fabric or foam treatments.

⚠Risky category by default

HON

Ignition Low-Back Task Chair

Steel frame, upholstered seat/back (fabric composition varies by spec)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; standard task-chair materials, but HON makes no public PFAS disclosure.

⚠Risky category by default

HON

Ignition 2.0 Upholstered Mid-Back Task Chair

Polyurethane foam seat, fabric upholstery, polypropylene/nylon components

C

F

PFASAll

Standard office chair with lower PFAS concern, but no transparency on foam or fabric treatments.

⚠Risky category by default

HON

Pillow-Soft Executive High-Back Chair

Foam seat/back, fabric upholstery, plastic base

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern; standard office chair without obvious stain-guard or specialty coatings.

⚠Risky category by default

HON

2090 Pillow-Soft Series Guest Arm Chair

Foam cushioning, upholstered fabric or vinyl

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern, typical office chair with no known PFAS use, but HON doesn't disclose materials transparently.

⚠Risky category by default

HON

Ignition 2.0 Upholstered Ergonomic Office Chair

Upholstered fabric over foam cushioning and metal frame

C

F

PFASAll

Office chairs present lower PFAS concern unless treated for stain resistance; HON discloses nothing, so assume standard upholstery.

⚠Risky category by default

HON

2090 Pillow-Soft Series Managerial Mid-Back Swivel/Tilt Chair

upholstered fabric (pillow-soft series), foam padding, mesh backing, polypropylene base

C

D

PFASAll

Lower concern, office chair with standard materials unlikely to require PFAS, but no brand transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Global Furniture Group

Quill Global Fabric Task Chair

Fabric upholstery, foam padding, metal/plastic frame

C

F

PFASAll

Standard office chair with lower PFAS concern, but no transparency on treatments.

⚠Risky category by default

Global Furniture Group

Global Fabric Task Chair 9326BK-JN01

mesh back, upholstered seat, metal/plastic frame

C

F

PFASAll

Lower-concern office chair; standard fabric/frame unlikely to require PFAS, but no brand transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Global Furniture Group

Global Furniture Tye Series High-Back Tilter Chair

fabric upholstery, foam cushioning, metal/plastic frame

C

F

PFASAll

Office chairs rarely use intentional PFAS; limited public info on this model raises uncertainty.

⚠Risky category by default

Global Furniture Group

Global Furniture Granada Low Back Ergonomic Chair

Mesh fabric back, foam cushioning, plastic/metal frame

C

F

PFASAll

Office chair poses lower PFAS concern; confirm with vendor on seat cushion/fabric treatments if sensitive.

⚠Risky category by default

Global Furniture Group

Global Goal Low-Back Task Chair

Fabric upholstery, foam cushioning, metal/plastic frame

C

D

PFASAll

Lower concern; standard task chair materials carry minimal typical PFAS risk, but lack of transparency is a minor flag.

⚠Risky category by default

Global Furniture Group

Global Goal Pebbles Fabric Low Back Task Chair

Fabric upholstery (type unspecified), polyurethane or foam cushioning

C

F

PFASAll

Moderate confidence that this task chair poses lower PFAS concern, but lack of public disclosure limits certainty.

⚠Risky category by default

Global Furniture Group

Global Graphic Series Mesh-Back Fabric Mid-Back Executive Office Chair

polyester mesh back, foam seat cushion, metal frame

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern; standard office chair with no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Global Furniture Group

Global Goal Fabric Low-Back Task Chair

fabric upholstery, foam cushioning, metal/plastic frame

C

F

PFASAll

Task chair poses lower PFAS concern; no known treatments warrant caution.

⚠Risky category by default

Seventh Tree

Branch Softside Chair

softside upholstery (likely polyester/fabric blend)

C

F

PFASAll

Insufficient public data; softside chair fabric PFAS risk is low-to-moderate but unverified by brand.

⚠Risky category by default

Seventh Tree

OSP Home Furnishings Mallory Mid-Back Office Chair

Fabric upholstery, foam cushion, mesh back, metal frame

C

D

PFASAll

Lower-concern office chair; standard materials unlikely to contain PFAS, but no brand transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Seventh Tree

Fabric Desk Chair

fabric upholstery (composition unspecified)

C

F

PFASAll

Insufficient brand transparency; fabric composition and finishes undisclosed, skip unless more details available.

⚠Risky category by default

Seventh Tree

Home Office Ergonomic Chair

Upholstery fabric, foam cushioning, metal frame

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for typical office chair, but no public transparency, verify upholstery details before buying.

⚠Risky category by default

Seventh Tree

8007 Gray Mesh Back/ Fabric Seat Desk Chair with Flip Up Arms

mesh polyester/nylon fabric back, fabric seat cushion, standard office chair frame

C

D

PFASAll

Lower concern for PFAS, typical office furniture without obvious stain/water treatments, but brand discloses nothing.

⚠Risky category by default

Seventh Tree

The Container Store Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro

Fabric upholstery, foam cushioning, plastic/nylon components

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern, but lack of transparency limits confidence.

⚠Risky category by default

Seventh Tree

Coco Sherpa Office Chair

Fabric upholstery (sherpa/fleece), steel/metal frame

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for a basic sherpa office chair, but brand transparency is absent.

⚠Risky category by default

Branch

The Container Store Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro

Upholstered mesh/foam seat, polypropylene or polyester back, metal base

C

D

PFASAll

Lower concern; standard office chair without stain treatment or waterproofing triggers.

⚠Risky category by default

Branch

Mathis Home Branch Ergonomic Chair

Mesh back, foam/cushion seat, metal frame

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern, standard office chair materials carry minimal PFAS risk, but brand transparency is absent.

⚠Risky category by default

Branch

Softside Chair

Fabric upholstery (polyester blend typical for softside chairs)

C

F

PFASAll

Insufficient transparency; fabric content and stain-resist treatments not clearly disclosed.

⚠Risky category by default

Branch

West Elm Ergonomic Chair White

Upholstered furniture with fabric and foam; standard office chair construction

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for a basic ergonomic chair, but lack of transparency leaves some uncertainty.

⚠Risky category by default

Branch

Furniture Multi-Task Chair

mesh back, foam cushion, steel/plastic frame

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for a standard office chair, but Branch does not disclose material treatments.

⚠Risky category by default

Branch

Furniture Softside Office Chair

foam padding, fabric upholstery, base materials (no nonstick/waterproof coatings typical)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower-concern choice, office chairs rarely require PFAS coatings, but no public disclosure confirms this.

⚠Risky category by default

Branch

The Container Store Branch Daily Chair

upholstered wood frame chair; fabric/foam cushioning

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern for typical office chair, but no public material transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Fully

Realspace Modern Comfort Pizana Boucle Fabric High-Back Executive Office Chair

Boucle fabric upholstery (likely polyester blend), foam padding

C

F

PFASAll

Lower-concern office chair; boucle fabric is standard textile with no known PFAS triggers, but no brand disclosure or third-party verification.

⚠Risky category by default

Fully

Latitude Run Ondreya Wayfair Basics Ergonomic Fabric Office Chair

Fabric upholstery (polyester/cotton blend typical for ergonomic office chairs)

C

F

PFASAll

Lower concern product, but brand offers no transparency on chemical treatments.

⚠Risky category by default

Fully

Embody Chair Herman Miller

fabric/foam/aluminum/plastic composite

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern, but Herman Miller does not publicly disclose treatment details.

⚠Risky category by default

Fully

WorkPro Uomo Ergonomic Mesh/ Fabric Mid-Back Office Chair

mesh polyester/nylon fabric, foam padding, steel frame

C

D

PFASAll

Lower concern; standard office chair materials carry minimal PFAS risk, but brand disclosure is absent.

⚠Risky category by default

Fully

Staples Hyken Ergonomic Mesh Swivel Task Chair

mesh fabric (polyester), steel frame, plastic components

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS concern, mesh task chair with standard materials; no flagged treatments, but no public disclosure either.

⚠Risky category by default

Fully

Room & Board Modern Cato Office Chair

upholstered fabric, foam, metal/wood frame

C

F

PFASAll

Office chairs carry lower inherent PFAS risk, but Fully/Room & Board provide no transparency.

⚠Risky category by default

Fully

Realspace Brigsley Fabric Low-Back Task Chair

fabric upholstery (polyester blend), foam seat/back

C

F

PFASAll

Lower PFAS risk for a standard task chair, but no transparency on foam or fabric treatments.

⚠Risky category by default

Seventh Tree

Series 7 Office Chair 3117

Unknown; typical office chair fabrics/foam/frame not specified

D

Skip until fabric & foam composition are disclosed.

⚠Risky category by default

Vitra

Rookie office chair fabric

polyester-blend upholstery fabric with stain-resistance finish

F

Skip until Vitra discloses stain-resistance chemistry; typical office-chair fabrics often use PFAS-based finishes.

⚠Stain-resistant finish

Vitra

Rookie office chair fabric Plano

Polyester-based woven upholstery fabric (Plano line)

F

Lower concern for this fabric line, but Vitra offers no public PFAS transparency.

⚠Stain-resistant finish

Fully

Pottery Barn Carson Upholstered Swivel Desk Chair

upholstered fabric with likely polyurethane/polyester blend; metal base

F

Skip unless stain-resistance details disclosed, upholstered furniture fabric composition opaque to PFAS risk.

⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating