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500 lbs. Weight Capacity Chairs
Every chair in this category is rated to hold up to 500 pounds, built with a reinforced frame and base rather than a standard chair with extra padding. That distinction matters for daily use, not just occasional use by a heavier individual.
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If 500 lbs is more capacity than you need, our 400 lb capacity and 300 to 350 lb capacity categories cover lighter-duty options at a lower price point. For seating specifically built around bariatric use cases rather than just weight rating, see our bariatric seating line as well.
Free shipping applies to all 48 contiguous states, and purchase orders are accepted from corporate, medical, and government facilities buyers.
FAQs:
What is a bariatric chair? A bariatric chair is built with a wider seat, reinforced frame, and higher weight rating than a standard chair, typically starting around 400 to 500 lbs of capacity. They're common in medical facilities, waiting rooms, and any setting that needs to accommodate a wider range of body sizes comfortably.
How is weight capacity tested on office chairs? Manufacturers typically rate weight capacity based on static load testing on the frame, base, and casters, then apply a safety margin below the failure point. A chair's rated capacity is not the point at which it fails, it's the point manufacturers consider safe for regular daily use.
Do you offer purchase orders for high-capacity seating? Yes. We accept purchase orders from corporate, medical, and government facilities buyers, with free shipping to all 48 contiguous states.