Since the 1980s the Equa chair has been a benchmark for ergonomic seating. Breaking with the tradition of regarding a seat as a token for the sitter’s status, Equa concentrates instead on a equal degree of comfort throughout the office.
Features and benefits
The Equa 2 chair features the patented Equa shell, a single piece of fibreglass-reinforced polyester resin designed for dynamic sitting.
An H-shaped cut-out lets the back and seat flex separately, so the chair moves naturally with the user and provides good lower back support for every work posture. The H-shaped cut-out also lets air circulate, preventing heat build-up during long-term sitting.
The shell is manufactured in an environmentally safe way, with integral colour and durable materials for a long, hard-working life.
To fit a broad range of people, the Equa 2 work chair comes in three shell sizes—A, B, and C, so everyone, from smaller and lighter to taller and heavier men and women, can have uncompromised comfort and support.
An optional tilt-lock feature secures the work chair in an upright position for work-intensive postures. Equa 2 stools, unlike most stools, also have a tilt option.
People can easily adjust the arms of the Equa 2 chair to suit their size and activity. Optionally, the arm adjusts vertically in a 10cm range and laterally up to 2cm.
The pneumatic adjustment provides generous seat height ranges to accommodate shorter and taller workers—and everyone in between.
The Equa 2 chair’s armrests pivot up to 25 degrees to give computer users comfortable and healthful forearm support while keyboarding and mousing.
A warm, slightly textured finish on the aluminium base and frame doesn’t show scuffs and scrapes, and adds an understated touch of elegance that blends with a range of office interiors.
Design story
The Equa 2 chair was designed by Bill Stumpf and Don Chadwick to give everyone—regardless of status, work style, or physical shape—the comfort and support that only come with superior ergonomic design.
Offered in three sizes, the Equa 2 chair accommodates the wide variety of people in today’s diverse working population. While most office chairs are designed only for 'average-sized' people, the Equa 2 chair gives men and women—whether they’re average or not—an exact fit.
The distinctive design of the original Equa models is preserved and refreshed in the Equa 2 chair. The trademark contours and softly rounded edges form a clean-cut, flowing profile.
A warm, slightly textured finish on the aluminium base and frame adds an understated touch of elegance-and doesn’t show scuffs and scrapes. This refined Equa 2 look blends with all kinds of office environments.
Enriched ergonomics provide any user with healthful comfort. The adjustable lumbar support, extensive seat-height range, and fully adjustable arms let the Equa 2 chair give equal support for every working posture.
Whether it’s long hours at the VDT, a quick phone conversation, or a casual staff meeting, the Equa 2 chair adapts, delivering consistently exceptional performance. Its adjustments, combined with a shell that flexes responsively, make all positions natural in the Equa 2 chair.
The processes and materials used in the manufacture of the Equa 2 chair support Herman Miller’s commitment to preserving the environment. They also make possible the look that has distinguished the Equa chair since it was first introduced. Now, with a freshened yet kindred appearance, the Equa 2 chair blends well with existing Equa seating.
