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Staples® Karston™ Bonded Leather Managers Mid-Back Chair, Black

Staples® Karston™ Bonded Leather Managers Mid-Back Chair, Black

Staples® Karston™ Bonded Leather Managers Mid-Back Chair, Black: 4.5 stars; ( 152 reviews)

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Beautifully crafted managers chair elegantly designed to fit your decor.

Perforated bonded leather seating surfaces
Padded fixed arms
Built-in lumbar support
Pneumatic seat height adjustment
Center tilt with easy to reach side handle for adjustable tilt tension and lock
5-star nylon base with 2" hooded casters
Dimensions: 41-7/8" - 45"H x 27"W x 28-3/4"D
Seat size: 19-1/2" - 22-3/4"H x 20-1/4"W x 18-3/4"D
Back size: 19-3/4"W x 24-3/4"H
Weight rating: up to 225 lbs (102 kgs) based on an 8 hour shift
Meets or exceeds ANSI/BIFMA standards
Full assembly required
5-year mfr. limited warranty

Base Material	Nylon
Meets ANSI/BIFMA standards	Yes
Back dimensions	19-3/4"W x 24-3/4"H
Warranty	5-year mfr. limited warranty
Tilt tension/Tilt lock	Yes / Yes
Seat dimensions	20-1/4"W x 18-3/4"D
Back Material	Bonded Leather
Arm Type	Loop
Overall dimensions	41-7/8" - 45"H x 27"W x 28-3/4"D
Assembly Required	Yes
Seat Glide	No
Adjustable Back Height	No
Base Color	Chrome
Weight Capacity	225 lbs
Chair Type	Managers
Frame Material	Metal
Arm Height Adjustment	No
Rated level of use	8 hrs
Adjustable Headrest	No
Lumbar Support	Yes
Caster Usage	Carpet
Center Tilt	Yes
Adjustable Tilt Angle	Yes
Synchro Tilt	No
Adjustable Knee Tilt	No
Seat to floor	19 5/8" - 22 3/4"H

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Staples� Karston� Bonded Leather Managers Mid-Back Chair, Black

4.3

(based on 158 reviews)

93%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (139)
Rolls smoothly (127)
Attractive (123)
Durable (112)
Good lumbar support (101)

Cons

Lacks adjustability (13)
Uncomfortable (10)
Creaks (5)
Difficult setup (3)

Best Uses

Computer chair (114)
Home office (99)
Primary work chair (63)
Conference chairs (18)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Midrange shopper (95), Budget shopper (52), High-end shopper (4)
- Primary use:
- Personal (99), Business (55)

Most Liked Positive Review

Great chair with modification for me.

I first bought the Montbrook model but returned it as not the best fit. This chair was much better with a little less lumbar extension, which I am sensitive to due to low back ...Read complete review

I first bought the Montbrook model but returned it as not the best fit. This chair was much better with a little less lumbar extension, which I am sensitive to due to low back issues.

In stock form after a few hours I felt this chair leaned back a little too far fr me. But if you read chair reviews here you will find that some people make a little adjustment to get a chair to feel better.

The tilt mechanism on all of these type chairs is bolted to the seat pan or base, and often there are enough bolt threads to add spacers (larger then the bolt size nuts usually work) to either the front or rear positions to change the tilt angle. In this chair's case, the front already has a spacer stapled to the seat pan to lean it backward. I first put 3/8" nuts between the tilt plate and pan which were 1/2 the spacers height in place of the spacer (also another nut between the bolt head and tilt plate not to have the bolt go to far into the cushion), but finally settling on just putting the spacer between the bolt head and tilt plate so the plate and pan were together. This provided the forward tilt that made the chair comfortable for me. Note that my wife with a good back was comfortable in the chair's original configuration, but also has no issue with it's current setup.

The only issue during the setup of the chair was as noted in other reviews, that the casters can be a little harder to get into the base then other chairs. Using a very light coating of grease, petroleum jelly or oil on the caster's stem makes it a little easier, but I used a rubber mallet from my tool box to knock them in. Not enough of an issue to reduce the rating.

Overall a nice, good looking chair. My wife is considering buying three of these for her nail techs at her salon.

Most Liked Negative Review

COMFORTABLE CHAIR/ DEFECTIVE PARTS

This chair is comfortable and gave me good back and shoulder support which is what I needed. However,"[*]" as usual has its drawbacks and parts were defective.(The 2 ...Read complete review

This chair is comfortable and gave me good back and shoulder support which is what I needed. However,"[*]" as usual has its drawbacks and parts were defective.(The 2 riot nuts that hold the arms to backrest were defective. We had to drill them out and re-tap them with a bigger screw and larger thread.) Thank God my husband is very handy, otherwise we would of had to return the chair. What happened to MADE IN AMERICA?

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5/24/2012

5.0

great deal

By Lee

from Palisades Pk, NJ

About Me Budget Shopper

Pros

Attractive Design
Comfortable
Easy To Assemble
Ergonomic
Good Lumbar Support
Rolls Smoothly
Sturdy

Cons

Best Uses

Computer Chair
Conference Chairs
Home Office
Primary Work Chair

Comments about Staples� Karston� Bonded Leather Managers Mid-Back Chair, Black:

great deal

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5/24/2012

4.0

Karston Mid-back Chair

By Rich

from Staten Island, NY

About Me Midrange Shopper

Pros

Attractive Design
Comfortable
Easy To Assemble
Good Lumbar Support
Rolls Smoothly
Sturdy

Cons

Best Uses

Computer Chair
Conference Chairs
Home Office
Primary Work Chair

Comments about Staples� Karston� Bonded Leather Managers Mid-Back Chair, Black:

The manufactorer needs to beef up their quality control (no fault of Staples). I had to return two chairs before getting one that wasn't damaged in some way. Make sure you inspect this product before assmebling it to save time and effort. I found straches and small tears in the cushioning.

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5/3/2012

4.0

Quality Chair

By New Retiree

from Maryland

About Me Midrange Shopper

Pros

Arms padded
Attractive Design
Comfortable
High Back
Nice qual bonded leather
Sturdy

Cons

Arms not adjustable

Best Uses

Computer Chair
Home Office

Comments about Staples� Karston� Bonded Leather Managers Mid-Back Chair, Black:

Very pleased with the quality and looks of the chair for the price. Good value.

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4/19/2012

5.0

Much better than expected

By Buster

from Florida

About Me Midrange Shopper

Pros

Attractive Design
Comfortable
Easy To Assemble
Ergonomic
Good Lumbar Support
Rolls Smoothly
Sturdy

Cons

Best Uses

Computer Chair
Home Office
Primary Work Chair

Comments about Staples� Karston� Bonded Leather Managers Mid-Back Chair, Black:

This chair is a real bargain. After years of putting up with office chairs, it is a pleasure to find a comfortable chair, at a good price. I thank Staples!

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4/19/2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Love it, a little slippery

By VW

from Pittsburgh, PA

About Me Midrange Shopper

Pros

Attractive Design
Easy To Assemble
Modern design
Rolls Smoothly
Sturdy

Cons

Seat is slippery

Best Uses

Computer Chair
Home Office
Primary Work Chair

Comments about Staples� Karston� Bonded Leather Managers Mid-Back Chair, Black:

I love the look, modern, and comfortable. I am not tall and in most chairs my back isn't really touching the back of the chair unless I push myself into it. This seat is short, good for shorter people. The slickness of the vinyl seat - - my only complaint because I sort of slide around in the seat, am used to a microfiber material which helps you stay put in the seat.

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4/17/2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

VERY DISAPPOINTED!

By webster313

from castalia, ohio

About Me Midrange Shopper

Pros

Easy To Assemble
Rolls Smoothly
Sturdy

Cons

Lacks Adjustability
Uncomfortable

Best Uses

Comments about Staples� Karston� Bonded Leather Managers Mid-Back Chair, Black:

This is a very nice chair except for the fact that you slide downward when sitting back in it. Its like it is leaning forward. I have had it approximatly 2 months and I am buying a new one. It actually makes your back hurt because of the posture you have while sitting for periods. You have to keep scooting back in it to be sitting right. It also is hard to adjust for leaning or rocking. The handle does not want to pull out. I literally have to get out of the chair and do it. Unfortunatly, I cannot return it so i am going to have to try and re-sell it to get back my losses. Really sucks, othan those flaws, the chair is solid and very nice looking.

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Q:
Anyone able to lean backward with this chair?
Asked on 5/22/2012 by Anonymous
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- A:
  Yes, this seat has center tilt that lets you lean backwards.
  Answered on 5/23/2012 by Community Answer from None
Q:
I'm looking for a chair that will go up higher than my head. I'm 6 feet tall. So how high is the back of the chair from the seat?
Asked on 5/7/2012 by Anonymous
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  The back size of the Staples Karston Bonded Leather Managers Mid-Back Chair is 19-3/4"W x 24-3/4"H.
  Answered on 5/8/2012 by Community Answer from None
Q:
I purchased this chair. Everytime I try to sit back in it, I slide downward as if it is leaning down in the front. It causes alot of pain in my lower back from this. Is this something that would be covered by the warranty or do i have to buy a different chair?
Asked on 4/17/2012 by kris from ohio
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- A:
  The chair comes with an adjustable tilt level that could correct the problem. The manufacturer has supplied a 5 year warranty with the chair that should cover any defects with the product.
  Answered on 4/20/2012 by Community Answer from None
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  A:
  For assistance with your Staples Brand chair, please contact our Staples Brand product team by dialing 1-800-425-0049. A representative would be happy to further assist you.
  Answered on 4/18/2012 by Liz C from Staples
Q:
I am short (5 ft) and sometimes great chair for average height can be difficult for me to handle. Is mid back good for me or should I go for another ergonomic option ( I work from home and use my chair for 8-10 hours/day on average).

Thansk,
Asked on 2/10/2012 by GK from Collegeville PA
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What exactly is bonded leather?
Asked on 12/30/2011 by Anonymous
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  Bonded leather is an artificial material composed of 80% to 100% leather fibers (often waste scraps from leather tanneries or leather workshops). It consists of collagen fibers obtained from macerated hide pieces bonded together with latex binders constructed into a fibrous mat to create a look and feel similar or sometimes identical to that of genuine leather but at a fraction of the cost. Depending on the quality a man-made pattern is usually discernible as a "grain-like" look.
  Answered on 1/17/2012 by Darlene S from Staples
- CUSTOMER CARE
  
  A:
  Bonded Leather is a material made of varying degrees of genuine leather combined with other substances to give the appearance of leather.
  Answered on 1/17/2012 by Laura B from Staples
Q:
I want to be positve that this chair reclines. The last chair I got did not recline so I did not order
it
Asked on 9/29/2011 by Anonymous
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  The back of the chair is not adjustable, so it is not very likely that this chair will recline.
  Answered on 10/3/2011 by Anonymous from None
- A:
  This chair does not fully recline, however, it does tilt back.
  Answered on 10/4/2011 by Anonymous from None
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  A:
  The chair has an adjustable tilt tension. For a firmer/stiffer -- turn the round handle frontward and for a softer/looser -- turn the round handle backward. If you would like to place an order, please call us at 800-333-3330. You also have the option to order online.
  Answered on 10/3/2011 by Christina.M from Staples