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CHAIRMAN Aria: bonded leather mid-back, flip-up arms
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The CHAIRMAN Aria is a mid-back task chair in black bonded leather with detailed stitching. Where most leather-look office chairs are tall executive designs, the Aria is compact, with a lower back and padded arms that flip up. It suits a smaller study, a shared home office or a spot such as a reception desk where a large chair would dominate.
- Cover
- Bonded leather
- Lumbar
- Contoured back
- Armrests
- Padded, flip-up
- Recline
- Butterfly tilt mechanism
- Max load
- 300 lb (136 kg)
In its favour
- The mid-back shape is compact compared with the high-back chairs here.
- The waterfall front edge of the seat is designed to ease pressure behind the knees.
- Arms are padded and flip up out of the way.
Good to know
- The cover is bonded leather, and the listing gives no wear or abrasion figure for it.
- CHAIRMAN offers a 12-month warranty, and there is no lumbar adjustment.
Our take
Seat and back
The seat is contoured with ample foam padding and a rounded waterfall front edge, which CHAIRMAN says reduces pressure on the backs of the legs. The maker also states it never uses rebonded foam. The back follows the curve of the spine, but there is no adjustable lumbar. The overall size is 53 x 53.8 x 92.8 cm, and the chair weighs 18 kg.
Adjustments
Seat height runs from 17.3 to 20.7 inches, about 44 to 53 cm, on an SGS-tested gas lift. A butterfly mechanism under the seat lets you tilt or lock upright. The padded arms are set at a fixed height but flip up out of the way when you do not need them. The 25.2 inch metal base, about 64 cm across, rolls on standard castors, and Amazon recommends hard floors.
Cover, load and warranty
The upholstery is bonded leather, which CHAIRMAN describes as wear resistant, easy to care for and without smell. The rated load is 300 lb, about 136 kg. Assembly takes about 25 minutes, and the chair comes with a 12 month warranty. The listing says accessories meet BIFMA standards.
CHAIRMAN pitches the Aria for a wide range of settings, from a home office to a school, laboratory or dental clinic. That breadth reflects its neutral, compact design rather than any special feature, and the wipe-clean cover helps in shared spaces where several people use the same seat.
Who it does not suit
Taller users and anyone who wants head or upper back support will find the mid-back short. If you want a chair with more adjustment, look at the BASETBL C051B, which has an adjustable lumbar and headrest. The Youhauchair executive chair also has flip-up arms, with a high back and a 200 kg rating.
Verdict
The CHAIRMAN Aria suits a compact room and users who want a neat leather-look task chair with flip-up arms and a clear seat height range. If you need back or neck support, or a longer warranty, the BASETBL C051B or the Youhauchair executive chair are better choices.
Compared with alternatives in: Best leather and PU leather office chairs
Amazon listing title: CHAIRMAN Premium Faux Leather Padded Mid-Back Adjustable-Height/Tilt, Swivel Office Computer Desk Chair with Flip-up Arms, Ergo Design for Sedentariness, Black