Glossary for Office Chairs and Furniture

Adjustable Arms – Allows the user to raise or lower the arms of an office chair for maximum comfort.

Canterbury – Freestanding magazine racks found in office reception areas.

Caster – Wheels found on many office chairs.

Modular Seating – Chairs or other seating units that may join in various places and are easily rearranged.

Motion Chairs – Chairs that allow adjustments to the backs or arms for maximum comfort and support.

Seat Rail – The “skeleton” of a chair that secures the legs together and serves as the frame for the seat of the chair.