Drafting chairs and drafting stools are distinguished from other ergonomic chair designs primarily by their height. A drafting chair has a longer cylinder than most chairs, which is the main reason the terms drafting stool and drafting chair are sometimes used interchangeably. Drafting stool heights can typically be adjusted from about 24 to 36 inches. Here are some tips on other helpful features to look for in a drafting chair or drafting stool.
Drafting Chair and Drafting Stool Features:
Aside from a longer cylinder and pneumatic seat-height control, drafting stools also make use of ergonomic design features such as back angle and height adjustment and forward seat angle tilt. Another common design feature in keeping with the adjustable seat height of drafting stools is an ergonomic, height adjustable footring. Some drafting chairs use a stationary footrest or a teardrop footrest, but the footring allows the artist or drafter a wider range of comfortable movement.
The seat designs of drafting chairs and drafting stools explain the difference between them. Drafting stools are armless, sometimes backless, and feature rounded rather than squared seats. Some drafting chairs are armless, but most have arms and a wider, longer back than is found on drafting stools.
Drafting chair seats are fabric covered or made of molded foam, gel wood, or solid wood, and some have leather padded chair backs. Seat cushions on drafting chairs are typically 2 or 3 inches deep, but the most comfortable are 4 inches deep. Some drafting stools feature an oversized tractor-style seat for added comfort.
Dual wheel casters are an essential drafting chair or drafting stool feature for the active designer.
Aside from these functional considerations, the drafting chairs and drafting stools at DraftingTables.com are available in a wide range of colors, including black, gray, blue, red, yellow, green, and natural wood tones.
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