Solid Beech Wood Ergonomic Kneeling Chair – UK Handmade

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Style: Standard
Memory Foam: No
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The details that make the difference

  • Forward Sitting AngleThe sloped seat encourages a more open seated posture
  • Choice of CushioningChoose standard or memory foam, with a coccyx seat option
  • Solid Beech FrameThe timber chair frame is handmade in Devon
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Premium Ergonomic Kneeling Chair for Comfortable Desk Work

This ergonomic kneeling chair combines a solid natural beech wood frame with padded seat and knee supports, plus an optional memory foam upgrade. Designed for home offices, professional workspaces and extended periods at a desk, it provides a supportive and comfortable alternative to conventional office seating.

The angled seating position encourages a more open hip angle and a naturally upright sitting position. The design distributes support between the padded seat and knee cushion, helping you maintain a comfortable working position throughout the day.

Designed for Extended Sitting

The padded seat and knee cushions provide cushioning and support while you work. Choose the Memory Foam option if you want that upgrade. The high-density foam is designed to retain its shape during regular use, while the spacious cushions provide comfortable support for the seat and lower legs.

Why Choose Our UK-Made Ergonomic Kneeling Chair?

  • Solid Natural Beech Wood Frame: Made from furniture-grade solid beech wood for a strong and durable construction.
  • Optional Memory Foam: Select the Memory Foam option above to include the upgrade; the standard configuration does not include it.
  • Ergonomic Seating Position: The angled design encourages an upright sitting position and provides an open hip angle.
  • Handmade in Devon: Individually made and upholstered to order in Devon, United Kingdom.
  • 1-Year Guarantee: Includes a 1-year manufacturer guarantee.

Two Seating Options

Choose between the Standard Ergonomic Model and the Coccyx Cut-Out Model. The cut-out design provides additional space around the rear of the seat for customers who prefer reduced contact in this area.

Adjustable Design

  • User Height Adjustment: Adjust the distance between the seat cushion and kneeling cushion to suit your preferred seating position using the included Allen key.
  • Desk Height Adjustment: The frame height can be adjusted to suit different desk heights using the included wooden hammer mechanism.

Dimensions & Technical Specifications

  • Recommended User Height: 5 ft 3 in (160 cm) to 6 ft 3 in (190 cm)
  • Maximum User Weight: 15 stone (95 kg)
  • Maximum Chair Height: 69 cm
  • Widest Point: 47 cm
  • Seat Cushion Dimensions: 42 cm x 31 cm x 9 cm thick
  • Kneeling Cushion Dimensions: 47 cm x 25 cm x 7 cm thick

A premium ergonomic seating solution for home offices, study areas and professional workspaces, combining traditional UK craftsmanship with supportive cushioning and an adjustable design.

Delivery & Returns

Delivery
  • United Kingdom:Free delivery
  • Estimate starts: Order date (GMT)
  • Handling time: 1–2 calendar days
  • Estimated delivery:24–26 Sep
  • Courier: Royal Mail, Evri, or Yodel
Returns
  • Return window: Notify us within 14 days after delivery; then 14 days to send back
  • Condition: Inspect as in a shop; statutory hygiene exceptions apply — see our refund policy
  • Return postage: Paid by you (free on faulty items)
  • Faulty items: Full refund or replacement
  • Restocking fees: None
  • Refund processing: Refunds are issued to your original payment method within 10 calendar days after we receive the returned goods or evidence that you sent them back, whichever is earlier. Your payment provider may take additional time to display the credit.

Research Behind the Design

Published research note

Lumbar lordosis was reduced less when sitting on a kneeling chair as compared with a usual chair in both chronic low back pain patients and healthy subjects.

Dr. Matthieu Vaucher et al., University Hospital, France

Important note

These studies concern the wider product category or design principle and may not have tested this exact product. Individual results may vary. These products are comfort supports, not medical devices, and they are not NHS-approved.

Consult a healthcare professional for personalised medical advice.

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How to set it up and use itHandmade in Devon · narrated walkthrough

British comfort specialists

Made in Devon. Refined since 1979.

Second-generation, family-run British manufacturer with four decades of experience making practical comfort and positioning products.

1979 Family-run since 1979 — four decades of British design. UK Specialist comfort products for sleep, sitting and everyday support. Devon Handmade and upholstered by craftspeople in the Putnams factory.

Set it up for your desk

Three checks before you sit down

Fit matters as much as the chair. Use the supplied instructions and tools to adjust the frame and shin pads before your first session.

1 Set the shin-pad distance Use the included Allen key to adjust the distance between the seat and shin pads to your leg length.
2 Match the chair to your desk Use the frame-height adjustment to position your forearms comfortably at the desk.
3 Check the fit before a longer sit Follow the supplied setup instructions, check the fittings and adjust again if the seat or shin pads feel uncomfortable.

Make room for movement

Vary your sitting position and take regular breaks. There is no fixed timetable for comfort; adjust the chair and your working pattern to suit you.

Start with the fit

Adjust the chair to your leg length and desk before using it for work.

Vary your position

Begin with short sessions and alternate with standing or another chair. Take regular breaks.

Recheck when needed

If the seat or shin pads feel uncomfortable, stop and adjust the fit rather than sitting through it.

Specifications

Recommended user height 5'3" – 6'3" (160–190 cm) Max user weight 15 stone (95 kg) Max chair height 69 cm Widest point 47 cm Seat cushion 42 × 31 × 9 cm Kneeling cushion 47 × 25 × 7 cm Frame Solid natural beech Guarantee 1 year

Updated 26 August 2026

Kneeling chair questions (UK)

Standard or Coccyx Cut-Out — which is right for me?

Standard is the full flat seat pad and is the right kneeling chair seat for most UK desk users. Coccyx Cut-Out removes a channel at the back of the seat so the tailbone sits clear of the pad.

  • Choose Standard if you prefer a full, flat seat pad.
  • Choose Coccyx Cut-Out if you want less direct contact at the rear of the seat.
  • Both use the same adjustable frame, shin pads and free UK delivery.
Can I use a kneeling chair all day?

Use a kneeling chair alongside other seating and standing, with regular breaks. Start with short sessions while you adjust the fit.

  • Set the seat-to-shin-pad distance to your leg length.
  • Adjust the frame height to your desk.
  • If you feel discomfort, stop and reassess the fit rather than extending the session.
How do the two adjustments work?

Seat-to-kneeling-pad distance is set with the included Allen key so the pads match your leg length; frame height is tuned with the wooden hammer mechanism to match your desk height.

  • Set shin contact so weight shares between seat and pads without sharp pressure.
  • Match seat height so elbows sit comfortably at the desk without shrugging.
  • Both adjustments stay put once set — no daily fiddling.
How long does delivery take, and can I return it?

Processing typically takes 1–2 calendar days, followed by 1–2 calendar days in transit — about 2–4 calendar days in total. UK delivery is free on this product as shown at checkout.

  • You may inspect the chair as you would in a shop. Request a return within 14 days of delivery; you pay change-of-mind return postage and there is no restocking fee.
  • Tracking is in the shipping confirmation email once it leaves.
  • Need an update? Contact customer care with your order number.
Is this the best kneeling chair for UK home offices?

Choose by your height, desk setup and preferred seat shape. This model offers a solid beech frame, two adjustment points, and Standard or Coccyx Cut Out seating.

  • Memory foam is an optional upgrade, selected above.
  • Check the listed dimensions and maximum user weight before ordering.
  • The delivery window and price are shown for your selected configuration.
What is a kneeling chair?

A kneeling chair uses a forward-slanted seat plus shin pads so more of your weight is shared through the legs and the hip angle opens — which helps many people sit more upright at a desk than on a slumped task chair.

  • It is an active sitting option for focused work, not a sofa substitute.
  • Pads and seat distance should be set to your height with the tools supplied.
  • Most people alternate with standing or a conventional chair across the day.
How does a kneeling chair change sitting at a desk?

Many desk users choose a kneeling chair because the open hip angle makes it easier to sit more upright than on a soft, slumped office chair.

  • Start with short sessions and build up over 1–2 weeks.
  • Pad distance matters more than sitting longer on a poorly set chair.
  • Alternate with standing or a conventional chair across the day.
Is delivery free in the UK?

Yes — UK delivery is free on this kneeling chair, as shown at checkout. Processing typically takes 1–2 calendar days.

  • Typical arrival is 1–2 calendar days after dispatch — about 2–4 calendar days in total.
  • You get tracking when the order ships.
  • Request a return within 14 days of delivery under the store policy. You pay change-of-mind return postage; faulty returns are free.
Kneeling chair vs office chair — which should I buy?

Choose a kneeling chair when you want upright, engaged sitting for focused blocks; keep a conventional office chair or sit-stand desk for long mixed days.

  • Kneeling chairs reduce the easy slump of a deep soft seat for many people.
  • They are not ideal as the only seat for unbroken all-day use without breaks.
  • This model adds Standard and Coccyx seat choices so you can match tailbone comfort.

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