Lab Chairs & Stools
Glorylab produces a wide range of laboratory chairs and stools for research, clinical, industrial, and educational laboratories. With a range of eight categories, including ergonomic ESD chairs, stainless steel chairs, PU foam and PU leather ESD chairs, tall-bench ESD chairs, clinical dental chairs, ESD stools, school lab stools, and stainless steel stools, our furniture provides every possible back support combination, anti-static requirements, hygiene issues, and lab stir is quick.
A Manufacturer You Can Rely On
Glorylab (Jiangsu Jiahong Laboratory Equipment Co., Ltd.) now specializes in laboratory chairs, stools, and other laboratory casework and furniture as a factory-direct manufacturer. From our production facility in Jiangsu, near Shanghai, we have been providing to research establishments, fit-out contractors, laboratory furniture distributors, and procurement teams in more than 30 countries.
What Are Lab Chairs & Stools — and Why Do They Matter?
Unlike typical office seating, lab chairs and stools are specially designed seating solutions. For safety, hygiene, or ergonomic reasons, choosing the wrong chair for your lab after installation can lead to serious, time-consuming, and expensive issues to rectify. It is imperative to take the proper precautions to ensure that a chair is the right size and material, and meets the proper ESD specifications.
There are a multitude of factors that go into determining what kind of seating will be provided in a lab. Examples include determining the height the seating will be designed for, if the seating will be designed with ESD specifications in mind, if the seating will have a back or be a backless stool, will the seating design have armrests, does the seating design will support hygiene and can the seating design support a clinical or dental configuration.
In addition to the factors above, the gas lift is also considered in the seating design. Glorylab lab chairs and stools use ceramic gas lifts rated for 500,000 cycles. Compared to standard seating solutions, our ESD lab chairs are designed with materials that have a surface resistance of 10³–10⁹ ohms.
The following sections will help you decide when to use what type of seating in a lab. All of the Glorylab seating solutions are categorized for your convenience.
Featured Product Models
1. Ergonomic ESD Lab Chairs
Ergonomic ESD lab chairs are the appropriate specification for users seated at a standard-height laboratory bench for extended periods, when the environment requires anti-static protection. The combination of full ergonomic adjustment — seat height, seat depth, armrests, and lumbar support — with conductive seating materials addresses two simultaneous requirements: postural support for the user and electrostatic discharge protection for the work surface and components.
If your laboratory handles sensitive electronics, pharmaceutical preparations, or any process where electrostatic discharge is a documented risk, and your personnel spends long periods seated at standard-height benches, this category is the correct starting point.
304 Stainless Steel Lab Chair
In laboratories where hygiene is the overriding priority — clinical environments, pharmaceutical production, food science, or any setting subject to regular disinfection and washdown — neither upholstered foam seating nor standard PU foam chairs are appropriate. A 304 stainless steel laboratory chair provides a smooth, non-porous seating surface that can be wiped down, disinfected, and cleaned with laboratory-grade agents without degradation. There are no fabric or foam components to absorb contamination. For environments operating under strict hygiene protocols, this is the correct material specification.
PU Foam and PU Leather ESD Lab Chairs (Standard Height)
PU foam and PU leather ESD laboratory chairs serve standard-height bench environments where anti-static protection is required, but the specification emphasis shifts toward comfort and material practicality rather than full ergonomic adjustment. Within this category, the key distinctions are budget tier, chemical resistance, and whether armrests are required. PU foam models cover the budget-conscious to mid-range specification; PU leather models add chemical resistance and an easier-clean surface for environments with incidental reagent exposure.
The choice among models within this group reduces to three variables: budget, chemical-resistance requirement, and armrest preference. JH-LS035 is the entry-level specification. JH-LS029 adds PU leather construction for chemical resistance and removes armrests to allow free movement around the bench. Both deliver ESD compliance at standard bench height.
Tall-Bench Seating
Standard laboratory chairs and stools are specified for bench heights in the conventional desk range. When personnel work at elevated benches — tall lab benches, standing-height counters, cleanroom workstations, or instrumentation platforms — a tall-bench chair or stool is required. The models in this group extend the gas lift height range to accommodate elevated work surfaces, and all include a foot ring that provides a stable rest for the feet when seated at height.
For any project involving tall-bench configurations, this category is the correct specification. Do not attempt to substitute a standard-height chair or stool where the bench height falls outside the standard adjustment range.
This group covers both tall-bench ESD chairs and tall-bench ESD stools. The key decisions across the group are: whether back support is needed (chairs) or a backless configuration is appropriate (stools); armrest preference; seat volume and load capacity; and, for stools, base material and seat surface cleanability.
1. Tall-Bench ESD Chairs
Within the tall-bench ESD chair category, the key decisions are armrest preference and seat volume. JH-LS031 includes armrests and is suited to personnel who require lateral support during extended seated work at height. JH-LS014 is the standard tall-bench model without armrests. JH-LS017 is the largest-format model in the range — the correct choice where maximum seat volume, the broadest height adjustment range, or the highest load capacity is required.
2. Tall-Bench ESD Stools
For tall-bench installations where a backless configuration is preferred — because users rotate between positions, require unobstructed bench access from multiple angles, or work in compact elevated configurations — the tall-range ESD stools below are the appropriate specification. The three models vary by base material and seat surface: JH-LS008 uses a contoured PU foam seat with an aluminum base; JH-LS006 uses a PU foam seat with a heavier-duty steel base; JH-LS004 uses PU leather for environments where seat surface cleanability is a routine requirement. All three include a foot ring and an extended-range ceramic cartridge gas lift.
Standard-Height ESD Stools
ESD lab stools serve anti-static environments where a backless or short-back seating configuration is preferred or required. The backless format is appropriate when users move frequently between positions during a work session, need unobstructed access to the bench from different angles, or work in compact configurations where a full chair back would create clearance issues. Short-back stools provide minimal lumbar support for users who want a degree of back contact without the profile of a full-back chair.
Within the standard-height ESD stool category, the distinctions are seat-height range, back configuration, and whether the application is in a standard laboratory setting, a cleanroom, or a controlled environment. JH-LS001 is the standard backless round-seat ESD stool for standard bench heights. JH-LS021 adds a short back. JH-LS019 is a reinforced model for cleanroom environments.
Clinical and Dental Lab Chair
Clinical and dental environments impose seating requirements that differ meaningfully from standard laboratory contexts. The primary distinctions are: the need for a seamless, fully wipeable seat surface compatible with clinical disinfectants; a seat profile shaped for the clinical positioning required during patient-facing or clinical procedure work; and, in many cases, a backrest angle and height optimized for the clinician’s posture during extended treatment sessions. Standard laboratory ESD or foam chairs are not the appropriate specification for dental operatories, clinical examination rooms, or medical laboratory settings where these requirements apply.
School Lab Stools
School and educational laboratory stools are subject to different requirements than research or clinical seating. Fixed-height configurations are often preferred in teaching laboratory environments where stools need to match fixed bench heights and where height-adjustable mechanisms introduce maintenance complexity. PP (polypropylene) seats provide a robust, chemically resistant, and easy-clean surface appropriate for secondary school chemistry and biology laboratory use. The school lab stool category covers this educational seating requirement as a distinct specification from the adjustable ESD stools described above.
304 Stainless Steel Lab Stool
As with the stainless steel laboratory chair, the stainless steel stool is specified when hygiene is the overriding requirement and a backless seating configuration is preferred. In clinical preparation rooms, pharmaceutical environments, and food science facilities where stools must withstand regular disinfection and washdown, a stainless steel stool offers the same contamination-control advantages as a stainless steel chair — a fully non-porous, disinfectant-compatible seat surface — in a more compact, mobile format.
How to Choose the Right Lab Chair or Stool
Six decisions determine which Glorylab chair or stool is the correct specification for a given installation. Work through them in order.
Confirm whether the installation involves a standard-height laboratory bench or an elevated tall-bench configuration. Standard-height chairs and stools (JH-LS038, JH-LS036 chair, JH-LS035, JH-LS029, JH-LS037, JH-LS015, JH-LS001, JH-LS021, JH-LS019, JH-LS034) are suited to conventional desk-height benching. Tall-bench chairs and stools (JH-LS031, JH-LS014, JH-LS017, JH-LS008, JH-LS006, JH-LS004) are required for elevated bench, standing-height, or instrumentation platform configurations. Specifying a standard-height model for a tall bench — or vice versa — results in a seating height that cannot be adjusted to the correct working position.
If the environment requires anti-static protection — electronics assembly, pharmaceutical production, cleanroom work, or any application with documented ESD risk — specify a model with conductive seating materials (surface resistance 10³–10⁹ ohms). All ESD models in the Glorylab range are identified as such in the product entries above. Standard PU foam chairs without ESD specification, stainless steel chairs and stools, clinical dental chairs, and school lab stools do not carry ESD certification and should not be specified where anti-static compliance is a requirement.
Full-back chairs (JH-LS038, JH-LS036 chair, JH-LS035, JH-LS029, JH-LS031, JH-LS014, JH-LS017, JH-LS037) are the appropriate specification for personnel spending extended periods seated at a fixed position. Short-back stools (JH-LS021) provide minimal lumbar contact for users who want a degree of back support without a full chair profile. Backless stools (JH-LS001, JH-LS019, JH-LS008, JH-LS006, JH-LS004, JH-LS034, and the school lab stool) are appropriate where users move frequently between positions or where a compact seating footprint is a priority.
Armrests are included as standard on JH-LS038 and JH-LS031. All other models are armrest-free in standard configuration. If armrests are required on a model not listed with them as standard, confirm availability with Glorylab's technical team at the time of inquiry.
For environments where hygiene and disinfection compatibility are the primary drivers — clinical, pharmaceutical, food science, or washdown environments — specify 304 stainless steel (JH-LS036 chair, JH-LS034 stool) or PU leather (JH-LS029, JH-LS004) rather than PU foam. PU foam provides adequate cleanability for general laboratory use but is not appropriate where regular disinfection with clinical-grade agents is required across the full seat surface.
For dental operatories and clinical examination or procedure environments, the JH-LS037 clinical dental chair is the dedicated specification. A standard laboratory ESD chair is not an appropriate substitute in a clinical seating application — the seat geometry, backrest angle, and surface material of the JH-LS037 are configured specifically for clinical procedure positioning.
If you are uncertain which model best matches your application, Glorylab’s technical team can review your bench layout, height specifications, and environment requirements and provide a written recommendation before you commit to an order.
Why Choose Glorylab?
Factory-Direct Pricing
Glorylab manufactures every chair and stool in-house at our facility in Jiangsu. There are no distributors or intermediaries in the supply chain, which means your pricing reflects actual production cost — not a chain of added margins. For volume fit-outs and multi-project procurement, this is a material difference.
Full mounting range from a single manufacturer.
Ergonomic ESD chairs, stainless steel chairs, PU foam and PU leather ESD chairs, tall-bench ESD chairs, clinical dental chairs, ESD stools across standard and tall-bench height ranges, school lab stools, and stainless steel stools are all manufactured by Glorylab. For projects requiring different seating types across different laboratory zones, you can consolidate your chair and stool procurement with a single supplier — simplifying documentation, approvals, and after-sales communication.
Ceramic Cartridge Gas Lifts, Rated to 500,000 Cycles
Every height-adjustable model in the Glorylab chair and stool range uses a ceramic cartridge gas lift mechanism rated to 500,000 operating cycles. This rating is engineered for the demands of an active laboratory environment — not a domestic or light-commercial office standard.
ESD Compliance Built Into Seat Materials
Anti-static and ESD-compliant models are constructed with conductive materials delivering surface resistance of 10³–10⁹ ohms. This is not an add-on coating or surface treatment — it is a material-level property of the seat construction. ESD compliance is confirmed at the time of order, and Glorylab's technical team reviews the specification before production begins.
Customizable Height, Caster Configuration, and Seat Color
Seat height ranges, caster versus foot-cup base configuration, and seat color are all adjustable across the range. For projects with specific bench height requirements, workflow configurations, or color coordination requirements, customization is handled through Glorylab's engineering team before production — not after.
OEM and Private-Label Support
Custom branding, modified product dimensions, and private-label packaging are available for distributors and resellers across the full chair and stool range. Contact the team to discuss your requirements.
Model Comparison Table
| Model | Category | Bench Height | ESD | Back Support | Armrests | Seat Material | Key Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JH-LS038 | Ergonomic ESD Chair | Standard | Yes | Full back | Yes | PU foam (conductive) | Extended ESD bench work; full ergonomic adjustment required |
| JH-LS015 | Ergonomic ESD Chair | Standard | Yes | Short back | No | PU foam (conductive) | Compact ESD workstations; space-constrained layouts |
| JH-LS036 (Chair) | Stainless Steel Chair | Standard | No | Full back | No | 304 stainless steel | Hygiene-priority environments; clinical, pharma, food science |
| JH-LS035 | PU Foam ESD Chair | Standard | Yes | Full back | No | PU foam (conductive) | Volume fit-outs; teaching labs; budget-conscious ESD procurement |
| JH-LS029 | PU Leather ESD Chair | Standard | Yes | Full back | No | PU leather (conductive) | ESD environments with chemical exposure; unrestricted lateral reach |
| JH-LS031 | Tall-Bench ESD Chair | Tall-bench | Yes | Full back | Yes | PU foam (conductive) | Elevated ESD bench work with arm support; instrumentation platforms |
| JH-LS014 | Tall-Bench ESD Chair | Tall-bench | Yes | Full back | No | PU foam (conductive) | Standard tall-bench ESD workstations |
| JH-LS017 | Tall-Bench ESD Chair | Tall-bench | Yes | Full back | No | PU foam (conductive) | Maximum seat volume and height range; high-use elevated workstations |
| JH-LS037 | Clinical/Dental Chair | Standard | No | Full back | No | PU (clinical grade) | Dental operatories, clinical procedure rooms, medical labs |
| JH-LS001 | ESD Stool (backless) | Standard | Yes | None | No | PU foam (conductive) | Standard-height ESD workstations; high-mobility workflows |
| JH-LS021 | ESD Stool (short back) | Standard | Yes | Short back | No | PU foam (conductive) | ESD environments; users preferring minimal back contact |
| JH-LS019 | ESD Stool (cleanroom) | Standard | Yes | None | No | PU foam (conductive) | Cleanroom and controlled-environment ESD workstations |
| JH-LS008 | Tall-Range ESD Stool | Tall-range | Yes | None | No | PU foam (conductive) | Elevated ESD bench; lightweight aluminum base; contoured seat |
| JH-LS006 | Tall-Range ESD Stool | Tall-range | Yes | None | No | PU foam (conductive) | Elevated ESD bench; high-load steel base; heavy-use workstations |
| JH-LS004 | Tall-Range ESD Stool | Tall-range | Yes | None | No | PU leather (conductive) | Elevated ESD bench; chemical exposure risk; cleanability priority |
| JH-LS032 | School Lab Stool | Fixed height | No | None | No | PP seat | Teaching labs; educational facilities; fixed bench heights |
| JH-LS034 | Stainless Steel Stool | Standard | No | None | No | 304 stainless steel | Hygiene-priority backless seating; clinical, pharma, washdown environments |
All gas-lift models use a ceramic cartridge gas lift rated to 500,000 cycles. ESD models: surface resistance 10³–10⁹ ohms. Seat color, caster/foot-cup configuration, and height range are customizable across the full range.
Applications by Industry
Electronics and Semiconductor Manufacturing
ESD-compliant seating is a non-negotiable specification in environments where electrostatic discharge can damage sensitive components. Glorylab’s full ESD range — covering standard-height chairs, tall-bench chairs, and stools across all back and armrest configurations — addresses the seating requirements of electronics assembly lines, PCB production, semiconductor fabrication support areas, and testing environments.
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences
Pharmaceutical laboratories and production environments present overlapping requirements: ESD compliance for controlled processes, chemical resistance for areas with reagent exposure, and hygiene compatibility for classified environments. Glorylab’s PU leather ESD models (JH-LS029, JH-LS004) and stainless steel models (JH-LS036, JH-LS034) meet these requirements in both standard and tall-bench configurations.
Cleanroom and Controlled Environments
Cleanroom seating must meet reinforced construction standards and contamination-control requirements that go beyond those for standard laboratory use. The JH-LS019 reinforced cleanroom ESD stool is specified for this application. Foot-cup bases, rather than caster bases, are the standard configuration for cleanroom use to minimize particulate movement across controlled floors.
Clinical and Dental Facilities
Clinical and dental environments require seating with procedure-appropriate geometry and surfaces compatible with clinical-grade disinfectants. The JH-LS037 clinical and dental chair is the dedicated specification for these environments, combining a smooth, wipeable PU surface with a seat profile and backrest angle optimized for clinical procedure positioning. The stainless steel models (JH-LS036 chair, JH-LS034 stool) are appropriate for clinical preparation rooms and washdown areas where full metal construction and resistance to repeated disinfection are the primary requirements.
Our Certifications
We hold international authoritative certifications to ensure our equipment meets global market access standards and production quality requirements.
The plant is equipped with CNC machining centers, a 300-meter automated coating and finishing line, and in-house QC systems covering incoming materials, in-process inspection, and final functional testing. Products are exported to buyers in more than 30 countries and manufactured in compliance with internationally recognized standards including SEFA 8M-2016, EN 14175-3, and ASHRAE 110-2016. Glorylab's engineering team provides direct technical support for product selection, specification review, and custom configuration throughout the procurement process.
Customization & Comprehensive After-Sales Support
Height Range and Caster/Foot-Cup Configuration
1. Height and base options: Seat height can be adjusted for different bench heights and ergonomic needs. Caster and foot-cup bases are available, and foot rings are standard on tall models or available on request for standard-height stools.
2. Seat color and material: Standard seat colors are available across PU foam and PU leather models. Custom colors can be confirmed before production for project needs. Seat materials vary by model, with OEM options available on request.
3. OEM and private label: Custom branding, modified dimensions, and private-label packaging are available for distributors and resellers.
Global After-Sales Support
1. Pre-shipment review: Every order is checked to confirm the correct model, height, base type, and ESD specification for the intended application.
2. Configuration guidance: Orders include setup instructions for seat height, base installation, and ESD requirements where applicable.
3. Project coordination: For larger lab fit-out projects, Glorylab can coordinate seating with other product lines through centralized scheduling, documentation, and shipping.
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FAQs
Q1. How do I choose between a lab chair and a lab stool?
Start with how your team works. Choose a chair when personnel stay seated at one position for extended periods and need back support — a full backrest, and in some cases armrests, reduces fatigue during long bench sessions. Choose a stool when users move frequently between positions, need unobstructed bench access from multiple angles, or work in compact layouts where a chair back would create clearance issues.
- Chair: long, static seated work; back and arm support required
- Stool: high-mobility work; backless or short-back; smaller footprint
If you need light back support without a full chair profile, a short-back stool like the JH-LS021 bridges the two.
Q2. What's the difference between standard-height and tall-bench seating?
It comes down to your bench height. Standard-height models are built for conventional desk-range benches. Tall-bench models (JH-LS031, JH-LS014, JH-LS017, JH-LS008, JH-LS006, JH-LS004) use an extended gas lift range for elevated benches, standing-height counters, and instrumentation platforms, and all include a foot ring for support at height.
Do not substitute a standard-height chair on a tall bench — the seat cannot be raised to the correct working position. Confirm your bench height at the time of inquiry and our team will match the right range.
Q3. When do I need ESD seating, and what do the resistance levels mean?
Specify ESD seating whenever electrostatic discharge is a documented risk — electronics and semiconductor assembly, pharmaceutical processes, and cleanroom work. Glorylab’s ESD models use conductive seat materials with a surface resistance of 10³–10⁹ ohms, meaning the seat dissipates static in a controlled way rather than allowing a sudden discharge that could damage components.
The anti-static property is built into the seat material, not applied as a coating. Note that conductive casters or foot cups are required to keep the full system within the ESD range. Non-ESD models (stainless steel, clinical, school) should not be specified where anti-static compliance is required.
Q4. PU foam, PU leather, or 304 stainless steel — when should I specify each?
Match the material to your primary requirement:
- PU foam: general-purpose ESD seating; comfortable and cost-effective for standard bench work (e.g., JH-LS035, JH-LS001).
- PU leather: improved chemical resistance and an easier-clean surface for environments with incidental reagent exposure (e.g., JH-LS029, JH-LS004).
- 304 stainless steel: hygiene-critical environments subject to disinfection and washdown, where no absorbent materials are allowed (e.g., JH-LS036 chair, JH-LS034 stool).
If hygiene and repeated disinfection are the deciding factors, choose stainless steel. If chemical splashes are the concern, PU leather is the practical middle ground.
Q5. What is the foot ring for, and when is it necessary?
The foot ring gives your feet a stable resting point when they can’t reach the floor. On a tall-bench chair or stool, the seat sits well above standard height, so unsupported legs cause fatigue and poor circulation over a full shift. The ring solves that.
It is standard on all Glorylab tall-bench models (JH-LS031, JH-LS014, JH-LS017, JH-LS008, JH-LS006, JH-LS004). On standard-height seating it is not usually needed, though it can be added on request. If you’re specifying seating for an elevated bench, treat the foot ring as essential, not optional.
Q6. Casters or foot cups — how do I decide?
Decide based on whether users need to move and on your floor type. Choose casters when staff reposition frequently around the bench or between stations. Choose foot cups when you want the seat to stay put — common in cleanroom and controlled environments, where the JH-LS019 ships with foot cups as standard to limit particulate movement across the floor.
Keep in mind that in ESD applications, conductive casters or conductive foot cups are required to maintain the full anti-static path. Let us know your flooring and workflow at the time of inquiry and we’ll configure the base accordingly.
Q7. How do clinical/dental and school lab stools differ from standard lab chairs?
They’re built for different environments and are not interchangeable with standard ESD lab seating.
- Clinical/dental (JH-LS037): a PU chair with procedure-appropriate seat geometry and a surface compatible with clinical-grade disinfectants. It is specified for dental operatories and clinical rooms, not anti-static work.
- School lab stools: fixed-height PP (polypropylene) stools built for teaching labs — chemically resistant, easy to clean, and low-maintenance with no adjustable mechanism.
Neither carries an ESD rating in standard configuration. Where anti-static compliance is required, specify a dedicated ESD model instead.
Q8. Do you offer OEM, customization, and export support?
Yes. Glorylab manufactures every chair and stool in-house in Jiangsu, so we can adjust height range, base configuration, seat color, and dimensions to match your project. OEM and private-label orders — including custom branding and packaging — are available across the full range.
- Customization: height, caster/foot-cup base, seat color, and dimensions confirmed before production
- OEM/private label: custom branding, sizing, and packaging for distributors and resellers
- Export: factory-direct shipping to 30+ countries, with consolidated freight for multi-product laboratory fit-outs
Contact our technical team with your quantities and specifications, and we’ll confirm feasibility, minimum order quantities, and lead time.