Mesh task chairs have a breathable mesh back instead of foam, and our range includes the Ariel and Baye models. A padded back holds heat against the spine, and over a full working day that is one of the most common reasons people ask for a different chair. These chairs suit warm Irish offices and anyone who runs hot.
Where mesh works best
- Offices that run warm, including rooms with south facing windows or a server cupboard nearby
- Buildings where the air conditioning struggles to keep up on summer afternoons
- Open plan floors, where see-through backs keep sight lines open and the room looks less crowded
It also suits people who simply run warmer than their colleagues, which is more common than most offices realise.
Checks before you buy
Mesh quality varies far more than product photos suggest. Mesh that slackens over time stops holding the lower back, and then the chair has failed at its main job. The chairs in this range are specified for contract use rather than for the home.
Look closely at the arms as well. Some mesh chairs come without arms as standard, and arms at the wrong height cause more trouble than having none, so check the options on each product before you order.
When to choose something else
In a cold office the airflow works against you, and some people just prefer a padded back, which is a perfectly fair choice. Our fabric task chairs cover both cases. If existing back pain rather than heat is the issue, ergonomic and posture chairs give firmer, more targeted lower back support.
For mesh in other roles, including executive and visitor models, see all mesh office chairs, or return to the full task and operator chairs range.
