Drafting Chairs & Drafting Stools
A standard office chair runs out of height before a drafting table or a raised workstation does. Drafting chairs and drafting stools are built specifically to close that gap, with a taller gas-lift range and a foot ring so your feet have somewhere to rest when the desk sits well above standard height. Sit Spot’s range covers high-back, low-back and stool-style options, all specified for CAD desks, drawing boards and other elevated surfaces rather than a standard-height desk.
Whether you’re fitting out a single design workstation or a full studio of drafting desks, we have a style to suit the setup, and if nothing here fits, we’ll source the right chair for you. Our drafting chairs sit alongside our Industrial Stools range, so if you need seating for a workshop or warehouse bench rather than a CAD desk, that range is built for that job instead.
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Gemina Black Drafter
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HÅG Capisco 8105 Classic saddle seat
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HÅG Capisco 8106 Classic saddle seat
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HÅG Capisco 8107 Classic saddle seat & headrest
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HÅG Capisco 8126 Rounded seat
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HÅG Capisco 8127 Rounded seat & headrest
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HÅG Capisco Puls 8001 Classic saddle seat with comfort pad
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HÅG Capisco Puls 8002 Classic saddle seat with extra cushion
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HÅG Capisco Puls 8010 Classic saddle seat with comfort pad
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HÅG Capisco Puls 8020 Classic saddle seat with extra cushion
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HÅG Creed 6002 Low backrest & fully upholstered
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HÅG Creed 6003 Medium backrest & partially upholstered
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HÅG Creed 6004 Medium backrest & fully upholstered
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HÅG Creed 6005 High backrest & partially upholstered
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HÅG Creed 6006 High backrest & fully upholstered
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HÅG Creed 6056 High backrest & fully upholstered, extra comfort layer
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HÅG Creed Communication 6172 Medium backrest & fully upholstered
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Honeycomb 450
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Industrial Stool – with back & footring
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Industrial Stool Single Lever – No Back, with footring
Drafting Chairs & Drafting Stools
What makes a chair suited to a drafting desk
A drafting desk or CAD workstation sits taller than a standard desk, and a chair built for it needs a taller gas-lift range to match, usually reaching well above what a standard office chair offers. Without that extra height, the sitter ends up perched too low, reaching up at the desk rather than sitting level with it, which causes shoulder and neck strain over a full working day. A foot ring solves the second half of the problem: at that seat height, the floor is too far away for feet to rest flat, so the ring gives them a stable place to sit instead of dangling or hooking around the chair base.
Drafting chairs vs drafting stools: is there a difference
Not much in practice. Both terms describe the same category of elevated-height seating built for CAD desks and drawing boards, and the split in naming mostly comes down to design: a drafting chair usually has a full backrest, while a drafting stool is a lower-profile, seat-only design without back support. A full-backrest drafting chair suits a design workstation used for extended stretches through the day, since the back support matters more the longer the sitting session runs. A backless drafting stool suits shorter, more mobile use, such as moving between a drawing board and a nearby bench, where a full chair back would get in the way.
Drafting chairs vs industrial stools: not the same job
These two categories both use a gas-lift, foot-ring design, but they’re built for different environments. Industrial stools are specified for workshop floors, warehouse benches and trade environments, with a rugged, easy-clean finish built to handle grease, dust and heavier daily knocks. Drafting chairs are specified for CAD desks, drawing boards and design studios, with a more office-appropriate finish and, in the chair variants, a proper backrest suited to sitting at a screen or a drawing board for a full working day. If your business needs seating for a workshop bench rather than a design desk, our Industrial Stools range is the better starting point.
Gas-lift height range: getting it right for your desk
A drafting chair or stool is only useful if its height range matches your desk or bench. Most standard office chairs top out well short of drafting-desk height, which is exactly why this category exists as its own class of seating rather than a variant of a task chair. Before ordering, measure the working surface height and check it against the chair’s listed maximum, since a chair that falls short of the desk leaves the sitter perched and reaching rather than seated properly. Where a studio runs several desk heights, it’s worth checking whether one mid-range chair covers all of them or whether different desks need different chair specifications.
Choosing between high-back, low-back and stool styles
A high-back drafting chair gives the most support for a full day at a CAD desk or drawing board, and suits a role where the sitter spends most of the working day at the one workstation. A low-back style takes up less visual bulk and can suit a shared or mobile setup where the chair moves between desks through the day. A backless drafting stool suits the shortest, most mobile use, such as a desk that’s used standing more often than sitting, with the stool there for the moments the sitter does sit down. None of these is a wrong choice; it comes down to how long the sitter stays at the one desk.
What to check before you order
A few things matter more with drafting chairs and stools than with standard office seating:
- Gas-lift height range, checked against your actual desk or bench height before ordering
- Foot ring, confirmed as included or available as an add-on, since it’s not universal across every model
- Full backrest versus a backless stool design, matched to how long the sitter stays at the one desk
- Castors versus a static base, depending on whether the chair needs to move between workstations
- Upholstery and finish, weighed against how the chair will be used day to day
- Weight capacity and dimensions, listed on each product page so chairs can be compared side by side
- AFRDI or BIFMA certification on selected models, useful where a documented commercial-use rating matters
Furnishing a full design studio consistently
Where a business is fitting out several drafting desks or a full design studio, choosing one chair specification across all of them keeps the room consistent and makes replacement simpler down the track. A single desk being added or refreshed doesn’t need the same batching consideration, but it’s still worth confirming stock and lead times if the chair needs to be in place before a specific date, such as a new hire starting or a studio fit-out deadline.
Caring for drafting chairs and stools
Check the gas-lift mechanism periodically, since it carries more repeated adjustment than a standard task chair’s height control, especially where a chair is shared across a shift or moved between desks. Wipe down foot rings and bases regularly, since these sit closer to the floor and pick up more dust and debris than the seat itself. Castors, where fitted, should be checked for smooth rolling, particularly on hard studio flooring where grit can build up in the wheel housing over time. A chair caught early with a stiff gas lift is a simple fix; left too long through daily use, it becomes a full replacement.
Sit Spot’s drafting chair and stool range
Sit Spot’s drafting chairs and stools include the Acti, Alpha 200 Drafting Chair, Alpha High Back Drafter, Alpha Round Drafter and Alpha Round Stool, along with the Avoca 200 and Avoca 350 Low Back Drafting Chairs, Buro Polo, Buro Roma and Buro Tidal, the CSXpress Atlas, DS Counter and DS Desk Height Stools, the EC070BM, Ergo Drafting and ET20. If your team also needs seating for a workshop bench or warehouse floor rather than a design desk, our Industrial Stools range is worth a look, and for our full range of commercial seating, browse our Seating category.
Looking for drafting chairs or drafting stools for sale in Australia? Browse our full range of products from the menu above and get your desired chairs quoted, or call us on 1300 748 776 or 0414 247 500, or contact us and we’ll help you match a chair to your desk.
Frequently asked questions
What’s the difference between a drafting chair and a drafting stool?
Mostly the backrest. A drafting chair has a full back support, suited to a desk used for extended stretches through the day. A drafting stool is a lower-profile, seat-only design without back support, suited to shorter or more mobile use.
How is a drafting chair different from a standard office chair?
A drafting chair has a taller gas-lift height range built for CAD desks and drawing boards, plus a foot ring so the sitter’s feet have somewhere to rest at that height. A standard office chair’s height range usually falls short of a drafting desk.
Do I need a foot ring with a drafting chair?
If the desk sits well above standard height, yes. At that seat height the floor is too far away for feet to rest flat, so the foot ring gives them a stable, supported position instead.
What’s the difference between a drafting chair and an industrial stool?
Both use a similar gas-lift, foot-ring design, but industrial stools are built for workshop and warehouse environments with a rugged, easy-clean finish, while drafting chairs are built for CAD desks and design studios with an office-appropriate finish and, in the chair variants, a full backrest.
Can I order matching drafting chairs for a full design studio?
Yes. Choosing one specification across multiple desks keeps the studio consistent, and it’s worth confirming stock and lead times if chairs need to be in place before a specific date.
Can drafting chairs and stools be delivered outside Sydney?
Yes. Sit Spot is proudly based in Sydney and ships Australia-wide, including regional areas, with on-site assembly available.
Fitting out a CAD desk, drawing board or design studio? Browse our full range of products from the website menu and get your desired chairs quoted, or contact us and we’ll help you match a chair to your desk.
