Modular task chair se:kit by Sedus with gray mesh back in an open-plan office

se:kit by Sedus: the modular task chair whose conference build stays put on a 4-star base

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Task chair
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Most task chairs go into the boardroom as an afterthought. The se:kit has a build for it. The conference swivel chair sits on a 4-star die-cast aluminum base with plastic or felt glides, so it turns but does not roll away from the table; the Kinetic Swing mechanism opens 18° and tips the seat 5° forward, and the weight recognition sets the backrest pressure without anyone touching a knob. Two backs, medium 24¾ in or high 28¾ in, in mesh or full upholstery, and 2D design armrests as standard. It is the same chair as the one at the desks, which is the point.

Back at the desks, the same parts become the task and ergonomic chair designed by Falk Blümler in-house at Sedus: a 5-star base on hard or soft casters, a standard or comfort five-zone seat, and a mechanism chosen by how long the person sits, from the no-adjust Kinetic Swing to the Similar with an individual weight dial. Mesh or upholstery, medium, height-adjustable or high back, six armrest designs or none: nearly everything clips on without tools.

Then the lobby and the back office: guest chairs on four legs, five to a stack, cantilevers, the counter version with a 19⅝ in footring at reception, and se:kit 24 where the room runs three shifts. From the boardroom to the open plan the line stays one. La Mercanti puts the glides, not the casters, on the boardroom order.

Technical information based on data declared by the manufacturer.
  • Collection: se:kit, Sedus Stoll AG — swivel chair in modular design
  • Design: Falk Blümler, Sedus Design Team
  • Conference swivel chairs: sn-201/sn-203 upholstered and sn-271/sn-273 mesh, medium or high back; Kinetic Swing with 18° opening angle and 5° forward tilt, automatic weight recognition; 2D design armrests; 4-star die-cast aluminum base in black, light gray or polished with plastic or felt glides or casters, 5-star optional; users up to 287 lb (130 kg)
  • Swivel chairs with mesh back: sn-121 medium 24¾ in (63 cm), sn-122 height-adjustable 23¼-26 in (59-66 cm) with 2¾ in (70 mm) travel, sn-123 high 28¾ in (73 cm); breathable, moisture-permeable, crease-resistant 3D membrane in six colors (anthracite, sage, melon, beige, light gray, black); polyamide frame in the model color
  • Swivel chairs with upholstered back: sn-101 medium, sn-102 height-adjustable, sn-103 high; 1¾ in (45 mm) padding in Sedus fabrics or leathers, Harlequin back cover in the model color; optional lumbar support adjustable in height with adaptive depth
  • 24-hour version: sn-124 with height-adjustable upholstered back, Similar mechanism with automatic weight adjustment, aluminum base only, Phoenix, Pure, Umber or leather covers; users up to 331 lb (150 kg)
  • Counter version: gas spring with footring Ø 19⅝ in (500 mm) adjustable 11¾-19¾ in (300-500 mm), ¾ in (19 mm) brushed aluminum rest surface, seat height 24¾-34⅝ in (630-880 mm) or 25⅜-35¼ in (645-895 mm) with Kinetic Swing, aluminum base, permanently braked soft casters
  • Guest and meeting chairs: sn-220 four-leg chair in Ø ⅞ in (22 mm) steel tube, stackable five high with trolley, stainless steel glides as standard, plastic or felt optional, Ø 1½ in (37 mm) casters optional; sn-230 cantilever; frames black, light gray or chrome; mesh or slim upholstered back; seat 17¾ × 17⅛ in (450 × 435 mm) with 2 in (50 mm) padding; optional fixed polyamide armrests 6¾ × 1⅜ in (170 × 35 mm); users up to 287 lb (130 kg)
  • Partially disassembled models: sn-801 (upholstered medium) and sn-821 (mesh medium) in compact cardboard packaging, one assembly step
  • Mechanisms: Kinetic Swing with no user settings, automatic seat tilt up to 5°, lockable upright, 24° opening angle, users up to 287 lb (130 kg); Similar with automatic weight adjustment, opening angle limited to 0°, 8°, 16° or 26°, optional ComfortSwitch with firm or soft mode, users up to 331 lb (150 kg); Similar with individual weight adjustment, three locking positions, 26° opening, optional seat tilt
  • Seat: anatomical five-zone PUR foam seat, standard approx. 2⅛ in (55 mm) or comfort approx. 2⅜ in (60 mm); sliding seat with auto return, 2⅜ in (60 mm) travel on Kinetic Swing (depth 16¾-19⅛ in / 425-485 mm) or 2¾ in (70 mm) on Similar (16⅛-18⅞ in / 410-480 mm)
  • Armrests: 2D polyamide as standard; height-adjustable polyamide; 2D design with PUR pads; 3D PUR with tool-free width adjustment; 4D softtouch with pads that swivel 24° inward and 12° outward, or rotate 360° in the Type A build; or none
  • Seat height adjustment: continuously adjustable gas spring; Sedo-Lift III pneumatic rack, virtually wear-free, guaranteed for 30 years
  • Bases and casters: 5-star polyamide in black or light gray; 5-star die-cast aluminum in black, light gray or polished; load-dependent braked twin casters Ø 2½ in (65 mm), hard for soft floors or soft for hard floors, with or without protection ring
  • Accessories: neck support adjustable in height (3½ in / 90 mm) and tilt (25°) in black or light gray synthetic leather or anthracite mesh; coat hanger rated for 33 lb (15 kg); neck support and hanger set; model prepared for later fitting of accessories
  • Type A compliance: DIN EN 1335-1:2023 Type A with Similar mechanism, gas spring, aluminum base, 360° rotating 4D armrests and standard or comfort sliding seat
  • Covers: Sedus collections in five groups — polyester (Atlantic, Era, Nova, One, Phoenix), recycled polyester (Cura, Cyber), wool (Fame, Umber, Remix, Steelcut Trio 3), Tempt, Step in Trevira CS, synthetic leather, SILVERTEX and Scala leather; mesh 100 % polyester at 19.5 oz/yd² (660 g/m²), 50,000 Martindale cycles, EN 1021 parts 1 and 2, UNI Class 1.IM; flame-retardant version with One, Step, Umber and anthracite mesh
  • User weight: up to 331 lb (150 kg); 287 lb (130 kg) with Kinetic Swing; 397 lb (180 kg) on models sn-101 and sn-121
  • Weight and materials: 34.2 lb (15.49 kg) for the sn-122 swivel chair with polished aluminum base (metals 49.4 %, plastics 41.7 %, fiberglass 8.9 %, wood 0 %), recycled content 49.57 %, recyclability 99 %; 18.8 lb (8.52 kg) for the sn-230 cantilever (steel 48.3 %), recycled content 40.45 %
  • Production: covers not glued, CFC-free foams, chrome III plating, OEKO-TEX Standard 100 fabrics, 100 % green electricity, ISO 9001, 14001, 50001 and 45001; life cycle assessment to DIN EN 15804; REACH compliant
  • Standards and certificates: TÜV Rheinland LGA GS mark for the swivel chairs (DIN EN 1335-1/-2, DIN 4573, AfPS GS 2019:01) valid to February 6, 2029 and for conference and guest chairs (DIN EN 16139, DIN 4573) to February 14, 2029; TÜV Ergonomics approved; TÜV tested for harmful substances to December 21, 2030; GREENGUARD UL 2818 to October 19, 2026 (ANSI/BIFMA M7.1, X7.1, e3 credit 7.6.1); Quality Office seal to March 10, 2027; AGR seal since June 16, 2023
  • Awards: iF DESIGN AWARD 2023 (Discipline Product) and Red Dot Design Award 2023 Winner
  • Warranty: 5 years, 30 years on the Sedo-Lift III, as declared by Sedus; repairability guaranteed for 10 years
  • Manufacturer: Sedus Stoll AG, Dogern (Germany); Made in Germany
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FAQ

How is the seat height of a se:kit adjusted, and what is the Sedo-Lift III?

Standard is a continuously adjustable gas spring: pull the button, sit to lower, stand to raise. The Sedo-Lift III replaces it with a pneumatic rack that Sedus calls virtually wear-free and guarantees for 30 years; it also cushions the sit-down in the lowest position. On the counter build the gas spring comes with the footring.

Can the se:kit be ordered without armrests?

Yes, with code 3000. The six armrest designs run from 1D to 4D, all height-adjustable, and the pads are black on every version except the 2D design one, which turns basalt gray on the light gray model. The 360° rotating 4D pads are reserved for the Type A build.

Does the se:kit have a lumbar support?

As an option, in three forms. On the mesh back it adjusts in height (code 1801) or in height and depth (1802); on the upholstered back it adjusts in height with an adaptive depth (1803). Height is set with both hands after taking the load off the backrest; depth with the central lever. Code 1800 is the chair without it.

Which harmful-substance certificates cover the se:kit?

Two TÜV Rheinland certificates issued on December 22, 2025 and valid to December 21, 2030: TX 60184428 for the se:kit swivel chairs and TX 60184426 for the guest chairs, both tested with selected fabrics from the Sedus collection under the TÜV Rheinland certified criteria for seating furniture.

How much does a se:kit weigh?

The sn-122 mesh swivel chair on a polished aluminum base weighs 34.2 lb (15.49 kg) without packaging, roughly half metal; the sn-230 cantilever guest chair weighs 18.8 lb (8.52 kg). Both figures come from the Sedus environmental product information sheets, which also break the weight down by material.

How to choose and swap the casters on a se:kit task chair

A se:kit rolls on whatever casters the order named, and the floor has the last word. Sedus writes the rules in its instructions for use; here they are in five moves, braked counter set included.

Read the floor under the se:kit
Sedus fits hard casters for soft floors, carpet above all, and soft casters for every hard surface. A chair that rolls too easily on tile has the wrong set.
Pull the colored transport protection
Before first use, remove the colored transport cover from each caster. It is there for shipping, not for rolling.
Swap casters by hand
After a move or a new floor covering, pull the Ø 2½ in (65 mm) twin casters straight out and push the replacement set in. No tool is needed on the se:kit.
Use the braked set on the counter version
The counter version takes permanently braked casters with a soft coating, so the chair stays still when the user stands up from a high seat. They come with a protection ring on every base.
Check and clean on a schedule
Inspect, clean and if necessary replace casters and glides regularly: it protects the floor and extends the life of both. Questions go to the customer service that also supplies the se:kit spare parts.