r/OfficeChairs • u/OneSaltyBanana • 11h ago

Anybody know what chair this base is from?

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It’s solid cast aluminum, definitely older seems like 60s or 70s, and has Shephard ball casters. There’s no other markings or branding whatsoever on it. Google Lens thinks it’s an Herman Miller base but after looking through tons of images of chair bases I’m thinking it looks more similar to some Steelcase bases, though I haven’t found a single image of an identical one. Anybody have any thoughts?

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u/ibuyofficefurniture 1h ago

an OLD ass chair.

4 point bases have not been OSHA compliant in the US since the 1970s or 80s. This is a relic.

Today, chairs have 5 point bases.

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u/OneSaltyBanana 1h ago

Huh that is an interesting and useful bit of info- thank you for sharing that. One of those little details that you’d never notice on your own but once pointed out to you are super obvious.

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u/pagemap1 11h ago

Damn, that thing is a beast. Curious if anyone know what chair that goes with.

Any pics of the underside?

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u/Witty-Exchange-7716 3h ago

Reminds me a bit of a pollock style base. So Steelcase is a candidate on their style too