Carter Reclining Office Chair: 90 to 135 Degrees, Removable Headrest, 150kg Rated
By Furniture1002 min read
The Carter is the executive chair in our range: the one with a headrest, a proper recline and the biggest numbers. Suede fabric with a tufted finish over a thick padded seat, a backrest that goes from upright to 135 degrees, a 51cm to 58cm seat height and a 150kg load rating. If you sit for a full working day and want a chair to lean back in at the end of it, this is the one.
What it is
Soft suede fabric upholstery with a modern tufted finish over a widened, thick padded seat. The backrest reclines from 90 degrees to 135 degrees, so you can sit upright to type and lean well back for a call or a break. The headrest and the armrests are both removable. The base is a strong five-claw metal star on smooth castors, with a gas lift.
The stated figures:
| Recline | 90 to 135 degrees |
| Seat height | 51cm to 58cm |
| Maximum load | 150kg |
Who it suits
Someone whose desk is where they spend the day, and who wants the chair to do more than hold them upright. The recline is the reason to buy it: a lean to 135 degrees with a headrest is a rest, not a rock.
It suits a room that is a study rather than a living room. It is a large chair with a presence, and the removable headrest is the concession: take it off and the Carter becomes a simpler, lower swivel chair for a desk in a bedroom.
Living with it
Suede wants a soft brush, not a wet cloth, and a blot for anything spilled. It is warmer to sit on than faux leather and does not stick to you in summer. The castors suit carpet; on a hard floor, lay a mat.
Find yours
Free UK delivery and 30-day returns.
See the Carter in brown. For a padded chair with arms but without the recline, see the Aston or the Oliver. Or read how to choose a home office chair that looks like furniture and browse the office chairs.
Frequently asked questions
How far does the Carter recline?
The product page states the backrest adjusts from 90 degrees, fully upright, to 135 degrees, which is a proper lean rather than a rock. It is the only chair in our office range with a stated recline range.
What is the seat height?
Stated as adjustable from 51cm to 58cm on a gas lift, which suits standard and slightly taller desks.
How much weight does it take?
The stated capacity is up to 150kg on a five-claw metal base, the joint highest in our office chairs alongside the Oliver.
Can I take the headrest off?
Yes. Both the headrest and the armrests are removable, so the chair can be run as a full executive chair or stripped back to a simpler swivel chair depending on the desk and the room.
Is suede hard to look after?
It wants a soft brush rather than a wet cloth, and a blot for spills. It is warmer to sit on than faux leather and it does not stick in a warm room.
