Drafting chairs have become an intricate part to many work areas. “Drafting stools” and “drafting chairs” are used synonymously in the office furniture world. Drafting stools offer the same comfort and adjustability that task chairs do but with the added height to be useful at high counter tops or with high machinery. Look for most drafting stools to have seat height adjustment with a footstool or foot ring. Other features may include adjustable armrests, back height adjustment, casters, glides and ergonomically correct cushions.

Drafting chairs are perfect for architectural offices, manufacturing facilities and classrooms. Professors love that they can remain in an ergonomically correct seated position while still being at lectern height. Keeping manufacturing employees off their feet and in an ergonomic chair has also created a big need for drafting chairs. Urethane chairs have been developed for manufacturing and industrial areas where fabric would get dirty and ruined. Drafting chairs are used in the architectural world for drawings and designs on large tables where a typical office chair would not reach.