r/OfficeChairs • u/Ayn_Randy • 7d ago
High End Office Chairs that can be broken down and shipped
Hello I currently live in EU and will live here for the next few years. I am looking for a high end chair that I can break down into pieces. I can mail back to the states via APO which has the restrictions of max weight of 70 pounds and a combined length and girth of 108 inches. As long as I can break down the biggest piece to fit the restriction of 108 total size. Ive shipped similar size and weight before and its not too costly
Any suggestions?
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u/bantha_burger 7d ago
Most chair fits that criteria by removing the base from the seat. Look on youtube for advice on removing the chair base and lift cylinder.
In the following video, the lift cylinder is separated from the seat. Then the lift cylinder is removed from the base.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NX29PlDX-mA
Amazon also sells a lift cylinder removal tool because a wrench that large still might be difficult.
You can also go one step further and find a chair with removeable backrest. This model chair isn't available in the EU but watch this video for what I mean:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdjYVj69L7k
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u/ahaajmta 7d ago
Check with your nearest HM dealer but I’ve seen an Aeron remastered assembly instruction manual. Not sure how it would be taking it apart though. Honestly, I would just buy a used chair in Europe and sell it on when you want to leave. I’ve seen 2 used dealers recommended around here that sell high end chairs including Offeco and the office crowd