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Which sit-stand stool to choose?

Sit-stand stools fall into 5 classifications:

  • Saddle stool (e.g., Bambach, Hag Capisco, Salli)
  • Bicycle seat
  • Perch (e.g., ISE, Office Master)
  • Tractor (e.g., Bodybilt, Neutral Posture)
  • Waterfall seat (e.g., Nottingham, Soma)

If you don't see the kind of sit-stand stool you are looking for on our website, please Contact Us. There's a good chance we can special order it for you.


Saddle stools and bicycle seats

Bicycle- and saddle-type seats are best for 2-handed forward-reaching work. However, because of the wide straddle stance and saddle accommodation issues, have people have trouble getting used to them. Saddle seats are more comfortable to sit on for long periods of time than bicycle seats.


Bambach Saddle Seat

Hag Capisco

Salli Saddle Chair
Perch stool

Perches are lower cost and rugged, but can become uncomfortable when used for prolonged periods.


Office Master Workstool

Tractor and waterfall seats

Tractor and waterfall seats are quite comfortable, but forward reach range not as great as with the other sit-stand seat types. The user's feet cannot be ideally positioned under the body's center-of-mass during the reaching activity because of the greater depth of the seat.


Nottingham waterfall seat

Bodybilt tractor seat



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