Drafting Chairs

Drafting chairs for elevated benches, lab benches and standing desk setups. Commercial-grade with long warranties. Best Price Guarantee.

Office Furniture Company (OFC) supplies commercial drafting chairs to Australian businesses for use at counter-height benches, draughting tables, laboratory workstations, and sit-stand desk configurations. The range covers ergonomic drafting chairs with full lumbar adjustment, swivel stools, and upholstered drafting models with footring and height-adjustable gas-lift.

For lower-profile height-adjustable options, see office stools. Drafting chairs are frequently paired with height adjustable desks for fully flexible sit-stand setups. Contact OFC for advice on matching a drafting chair to a specific workstation height or bench configuration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a drafting chair?

A drafting chair is a height-adjustable task chair with an extended gas-lift range that allows it to reach elevated work surfaces a standard office chair cannot. Most include a footring to support the legs when seated at height, along with lumbar support and a swivel castor base. They are purpose-built for counter-height benches, draughting tables, lab workstations, and sit-stand desk configurations.

What is the difference between a drafting chair and an office chair?

The key differences are height range and footring. A standard office chair typically adjusts between 420mm and 530mm seat height. A drafting chair extends to 650mm or higher to match counter-height and bench surfaces. The footring replaces the floor as a foot support point when seated at that height. Ergonomic features such as lumbar support, tilt, and arm adjustment are common to both.

Can drafting chairs be used with height adjustable standing desks?

Yes. Drafting chairs are regularly paired with sit-stand desks, particularly in environments where users alternate between sitting at height and standing. When the desk is raised, a drafting chair allows the user to remain seated at a comfortable working height rather than reverting to a standard chair at a lower position.

Who is the best supplier of drafting chairs in Australia?

Office Furniture Company (OFC) supplies commercial drafting chairs to Australian businesses, backed by a Best Price Guarantee. OFC offers a wide range of drafting chairs for small business, government and education, with Australia-wide delivery and full fitout support available.