What bench height does the A13 suit?

The A13 is a desk-height chair. Its seat adjusts from 420mm to 550mm, which suits seated / desk-height benches around 750 mm high. If you’re not sure, send us your bench height and we’ll confirm the right model.

What is the weight capacity of the A13?

The A13 is fitted with a 20-stone gas strut, which is approximately 127 kg.

Is the A13 easy to clean and suitable for busy labs?

Yes. The A13 has a moulded polyurethane seat that wipes clean and resists chemicals, spills and frequent cleaning, so it suits teaching labs, healthcare areas, industrial settings and other high-use, easy-clean environments. For static-sensitive areas see our ESD range; for classified cleanrooms see our cleanroom range.

What guarantee and delivery apply to the A13?

UK mainland delivery is included in the price. Delivery to the Scottish Highlands and Northern Ireland is quoted on request. Every chair comes with a 5-year guarantee against normal wear and tear from the date of delivery, used under normal conditions during a conventional working day. In a shift or 24/7 working environment the guarantee is 2 years from the date of delivery. Purchase orders accepted from schools, colleges, universities, NHS trusts, government organisations and registered businesses. VAT invoice supplied. On finance systems we may appear as Mark Finn Lab Furniture or Lab Tables.

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Budget PU Desk-Height Lab Chair (A13)

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Specifications

Model number	A13
Chair type	Desk-height lab chair
Seat dimensions	480 mm wide × 500 mm deep
Overall height	870–990 mm
Seat height adjustment	420–550 mm
Base dimensions	620 × 620 mm
Weight capacity	20 stone / 127 kg
Gas lift	20-stone-rated gas strut
Seat material	Moulded polyurethane (wipe-clean, chemical-resistant)
Base options	Standard castors as standard; lock on/off castors incur a price uplift
Mechanism	2-lever seat-height and back-rake adjustment
Guarantee	5 years (2 years in shift / 24-7 use)
Delivery	UK mainland included. Scottish Highlands & Northern Ireland on request.

Description

The A13 is the desk-height version of our Budget polyurethane lab chair — the same wipe-clean PU seat and backrest as the A12, on a shorter gas lift for seated benches and desks around 720–750 mm. Purchased over 1,104 times to date.

Specify the A13 for seated teaching positions, prep rooms and write-up desks where budget rules. For standing benches around 900 mm you need the bench-height A12 — the lab chair height guide confirms which fits.

Seat

A moulded polyurethane seat — solid, seam-free and wipe-clean. It tolerates routine laboratory cleaning agents and shrugs off knocks, spills and daily wash-down, which is why PU is the default choice for busy shared benches.

Feet or castors

Feet and castor options are selectable above. Castors carry a price uplift — soft-tyre castors are recommended for hard or vinyl flooring, and lock-off or lock-down castors hold the chair in position where it must not move.

Accessories

Available to order with ring arms, adjustable arms or seat tilt. Priced individually — see the accessories page or ask on your quote.

Who uses the A13

Supplied to research and teaching labs at Evotec and Imperial College London. Its bench-height partner, the A12, is ordered 72 at a time by King’s College London and 80 at a time by the University of Sheffield.

Ordering

Purchase orders accepted, VAT invoice supplied. Volume pricing from 4 units. Delivery included to mainland Britain. UK support and spares available — we have been supplying laboratory and technical seating since 1986.

Frequently Asked Questions

What bench height does the A13 suit?: The A13 is a desk-height chair. Its seat adjusts from 420mm to 550mm, which suits seated / desk-height benches around 750 mm high. If you’re not sure, send us your bench height and we’ll confirm the right model.
What is the weight capacity of the A13?: The A13 is fitted with a 20-stone gas strut, which is approximately 127 kg.
Is the A13 easy to clean and suitable for busy labs?: Yes. The A13 has a moulded polyurethane seat that wipes clean and resists chemicals, spills and frequent cleaning, so it suits teaching labs, healthcare areas, industrial settings and other high-use, easy-clean environments. For static-sensitive areas see our ESD range; for classified cleanrooms see our cleanroom range.
Can I have feet or castors on the A13?: The A13 comes with standard castors as standard. Lock on/off castors are available for a price uplift. Soft-tyre castors are recommended for hard or vinyl flooring; please also consider the safety requirements of your working environment when choosing castors.
What guarantee and delivery apply to the A13?: UK mainland delivery is included in the price. Delivery to the Scottish Highlands and Northern Ireland is quoted on request. Every chair comes with a 5-year guarantee against normal wear and tear from the date of delivery, used under normal conditions during a conventional working day. In a shift or 24/7 working environment the guarantee is 2 years from the date of delivery. Purchase orders accepted from schools, colleges, universities, NHS trusts, government organisations and registered businesses. VAT invoice supplied. On finance systems we may appear as Mark Finn Lab Furniture or Lab Tables.