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Saddle Ergonomic Stool with Height Lift
Built to fit your body — not an "average" one.
A saddle-shaped seat that opens your hips and holds your spine in a natural, upright posture, so you sit taller and stay comfortable through long working hours.
4.6See all 12 reviewsTaxes calculated at checkout
- Split saddle seat opens the hips and encourages a natural upright spine
- Low-profile swing backrest keeps you close to your work with full freedom to pivot and reach
- One-lever pneumatic gas lift for quick
- Five-star base on smooth-rolling casters for stability and easy movement
- Compact footprint
- 360-degree swivel
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Color: Black
3 of 3 available
Free delivery in 3–5 business days
Every moving part is endurance-tested — wheels, tilt, and armrest mechanisms are cycle-tested to 100K+ for years of daily use. Published fit range and 300 lb capacity.
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Backed by research
Posture-aligned design
Built on published ergonomics research — see the evidence.What customers are saying
A few recent reviews from verified customers.
Bought for the salon, kept it moving. Bought this for my home salon setup. I am on and off it all day, rolling between the client chair and the trolley, and the casters glide without catching on the floor mats. Height…
Megan H.
Clients notice I don't slouch anymore. I tattoo for six to eight hours some days, leaning over forearms and calves at odd angles, and my old stool with a backrest just got in the way constantly. This saddle seat lets…
Marco Bianchi
Exactly what I needed chairside. I work as a dental hygienist and spend most of the day leaning over patients. The swing backrest is the clever bit here. It supports me between appointments, then pivots out of…
Rachel U.
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A closer look, feature by feature

Sit like you mean to work
The split saddle seat drops your thighs into a natural downward angle, opening the hips so your lower spine holds its own curve. You sit tall and stay close to your work — at a desk, a bench, or a treatment chair — without reminding yourself to straighten up.

A seat that tips you upright
The saddle shape lets your pelvis roll forward and your hips open, so an upright spine becomes the easy position rather than the effortful one. Long leaning-forward sessions stop pulling you into a slump.

One lever, any working height
The pneumatic gas lift takes the seat from desk height to standing-bench height with a single lever under the seat. Move between tasks and surfaces without breaking your flow.

Support that moves out of your way
The low-profile T-backrest catches you when you sit back and pivots clear when you lean in. Paired with the full swivel and smooth casters, you turn to your work instead of twisting your back.

At home wherever you lean in
Studios, home offices, dental and clinical rooms, salons, craft benches — anywhere the work sits in front of you, the stool rolls up to it. The compact footprint tucks under most desks, and the wipeable upholstery shrugs off the mess of a working day.

Solid metal under a wipeable seat
High-density moulded PU foam over a rigid shell, a chrome-plated steel Class-4 gas cylinder, and a polished aluminium five-star base — materials chosen for daily use in working rooms, not showrooms.
Class-4 gas cylinder
The chrome-plated steel height-lift column is built for frequent adjustment and supports users up to 120 kg.
Wipeable PU upholstery
Easy-clean black PU leather over high-density moulded foam suits clinical rooms, salons, and messy studio work alike.
2-year warranty
Covered against manufacturing defects for two years, with a 60-day money-back guarantee if it is not right for you.
The Details
- Dimensions
- Approx. seat 40 × 32 cm; seat height adjustable approx. 57–77 cm; foot ring approx. 40 cm diameter; five-star base approx. 60 cm span; overall height approx. 90–115 cm.
- Fits
- Suits most adults working at desk to standing-bench height; supports users up to approx. 120 kg (265 lb).
- Material
- Seat and split T-backrest in high-density moulded PU foam over a rigid inner shell, upholstered in wipeable black PU leather. The height-lift column is a chrome-plated steel Class-4 gas cylinder, paired with a chrome-plated steel foot ring and a polished aluminium five-star base on smooth-rolling casters.
- Weight
- Approx. 9-12 kg (aluminium base + steel gas lift + PU-foam saddle seat).
- Warranty
- Covered by a 2-year warranty against manufacturing defects.
- Returns
- 60-day money-back guarantee. If the stool is not right for you, return it within 60 days for a full refund.
This chair isn't right for everyone
We'd rather you buy the right thing than the most expensive thing. A few cases where this might not be your best match:
If you're much over 6′4″
The backrest is tuned for most heights, but past roughly 6′4″ it may not reach all the way up your upper back. A taller-specific chair will fit you better.
If you need armrests beyond the published range
The armrests adjust within a set range. If you require a wider 4D travel than what's listed in the specs, this chair may not reach it.
It needs about 10 minutes to assemble
It ships flat with the tools included. Expect a short, straightforward build before your first sit — not ready out of the box.
Still not sure? With 60-day money-back guarantee. if the stool is not right for you, return it within 60 days for a full refund., there's no risk in trying it at your own desk — if it doesn't fit your setup, send it back.
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6-month no-flatten guarantee
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Customer reviews
Verified feedback — every review is from a real customerVerified feedback from customers using Saddle Ergonomic Stool with Height Lift at home, at work, and while traveling.
Average rating
4.6
Based on 12 reviews
Rating distribution
Customer Reviews (10)
Bought for the salon, kept it moving
Bought this for my home salon setup. I am on and off it all day, rolling between the client chair and the trolley, and the casters glide without catching on the floor mats. Height changes take a second with the lever, which matters when clients range from kids to very tall blokes. The wipe-clean surface handles colour splashes fine. My feet used to throb by closing time from standing, now I perch on this for the detail work and finish the day human.
Clients notice I don't slouch anymore
I tattoo for six to eight hours some days, leaning over forearms and calves at odd angles, and my old stool with a backrest just got in the way constantly. This saddle seat lets me tilt forward naturally without my lower back screaming by the third session. The height lift is quick to adjust between clients of very different heights, just a quick pump with my foot while I'm still gloved up. A wipeable seat is essential in my line of work and this cleans off ink smudges without staining. Casters lock well enough on my studio's tile floor too.
Exactly what I needed chairside
I work as a dental hygienist and spend most of the day leaning over patients. The swing backrest is the clever bit here. It supports me between appointments, then pivots out of the way the second I lean in, so nothing digs into my ribs. The gas lift lever is easy to reach mid-procedure and the PU seat wipes down fast at the end of the day. My lower back is noticeably less achy after long clinic days. Casters roll quietly on our vinyl floor too.
Give it a week before you judge it
Honest warning: the first few days on the split saddle felt strange, almost like after a long bike ride. I nearly sent it back. By the end of week one something clicked and now my normal desk chair feels like a sofa I sink into. I sit taller at my WFH desk without thinking about it, which was the whole point. Docking a star only because the seat is firmer than the product photos suggest. The lever and swivel are smooth.
My cutting table sessions are longer now
I quilt as a hobby and spend hours hunched over a cutting table trimming fabric, which used to leave my hips aching after long weekend sessions. This stool's height lifts high enough to match my table properly, and the saddle shape keeps my pelvis tilted forward so I'm not curling my spine the whole time. The foot ring at that height genuinely matters, without it my legs would just dangle uncomfortably. Rolling around my sewing room between the table and machine is smooth on carpet too. Three months in, still holding up nicely.
Perfect for my drawing table
I illustrate for a living and used to slump badly by mid afternoon. On this stool my hips sit open and my spine sort of stacks itself, so leaning over the drawing table stopped feeling like a punishment. The split in the seat matters more than I expected, no pressure where you do not want it. I raise it up for my standing-height table and drop it for the computer with one lever. Ink wipes straight off the upholstery, tested that the very first week unfortunately.
Very solid construction, well suited for bench work
I use this stool at an electronics workbench at standing height. The height range is sufficient to reach my bench comfortably, and the foot ring is important at that height, otherwise the legs hang. The build quality is better than I expected for the price. The aluminium base does not flex, the cylinder holds its position exactly, and after four months there is no wobble. One must sit on a saddle correctly, more like riding than sitting, but then the posture comes almost by itself.
Good height range for the wheel, seat took getting used to
I throw pottery most afternoons and needed something low enough for the wheel but still allowing me to lean forward without my thighs going numb after an hour. The split saddle shape does help, noticeably less numbness than my old flat stool. Height adjusts easily even with clay-covered hands on the lever, which I appreciated more than expected. My only complaint is the seat felt a bit narrow at first for my hips, took about two weeks before it stopped feeling odd. Clay wipes off the surface without soaking in, thankfully.
Good stool, hard adaptation
I will be fair. The mechanics are excellent, the lift is smooth, the base feels stable, nothing creaks. But the adaptation period was long for me, almost three weeks of sore sit bones before it became comfortable, and the foam is firm with little give. The quilted seat cover included in the box helped somewhat. I also can only manage a few hours on it before switching back to my normal chair. If you expect a cushioned seat, this is not that. Posture-wise, it does work.
Finally something that works at my high desk
I am tall and work partly at a raised desk, and regular chairs never got high enough. This one does, with the foot ring taking the weight off my legs when it is fully extended. What surprised me is how much I move on it. The swivel and casters mean I turn to the printer or the second desk instead of twisting my back. After a couple of months the habit of perching upright has carried over even to normal chairs. Assembly took maybe ten minutes.
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