Spencer Air Ergonomic Chair
Spencer Air Ergonomic Mesh Office Chair – Upgraded from Spencer
The Spencer Air is the next generation of the Shappa Spencer, built as a mesh office desk chair for people who spend long hours at a desk. The backrest and seat are finished entirely in mesh, and the lumbar area — previously a separate adjustable TPU band on the original Spencer — is now integrated into the full mesh backrest for a cleaner, more consistent feel from top to bottom.
Beyond the material upgrade, Spencer Air offers extensive adjustability across the armrests, headrest, lumbar support, backrest height, recline and footrest. It also pairs an upgraded Class 4 gas lift with a heavy-duty build rated to 150kg, making it suitable for taller and larger users as well as anyone looking for a dependable everyday ergonomic chair.
Key Features of the Spencer Air
Full Mesh Design
A high-back mesh backrest and mesh seat help maintain airflow during long sitting sessions, replacing the mixed TPU-and-mesh construction of the original Spencer with one consistent, breathable material throughout.
Fully Adjustable Armrests
Adjust the armrests up, down, forward, backward, inward, outward and through multiple rotational positions to support your arms across different sitting positions — from typing and mouse work to gaming, reading and reclining.
Adjustable Lumbar Support for Different Sitting Positions
The lumbar support can be adjusted to provide more appropriate lower-back support as your posture changes throughout the day.
- Upright sitting — provides balanced lumbar support for everyday desk work and typing.
- Forward-leaning posture — helps maintain contact with the lower back when concentrating on detailed work.
- Reclined sitting — continues to support the lumbar area as you lean back for meetings, reading or relaxation.
Instead of supporting only one fixed sitting position, Spencer Air is designed to adapt as you move between focused, upright and relaxed postures.
3D Headrest
Adjustable in height, depth and angle to better support the head and neck across upright and reclined positions.
Multi-Position Backrest and Recline
Adjustable backrest height, recline with tilt lock and an extendable footrest allow the chair to move from focused desk work to a more relaxed sitting position.
Heavy-Duty Build
An upgraded Class 4 gas lift supports up to 150kg, making Spencer Air a heavy-duty ergonomic office chair suited to larger and taller users up to 200cm while maintaining smooth height adjustment.
Exceeds BIFMA Standards
Tested to exceed BIFMA safety and performance standards, including durability, drop, tilt mechanism and stability testing.
Built for Different Ways of Sitting
Long hours at a desk rarely mean staying in one position all day.
You may sit upright while typing, lean slightly forward while concentrating, then recline during a meeting or break. Spencer Air combines adjustable lumbar support, fully adjustable armrests, headrest positioning and recline to maintain support as your posture changes.
Whether you're working from home, gaming, studying or spending full days in the office, Spencer Air is designed to support movement rather than one fixed sitting position.
Warranty and Support
Every Spencer Air comes with a comprehensive 10-year warranty covering the frame, base, casters, gas lift mechanism and adjustment controls.
Ready to upgrade your setup? Shop all ergonomic chairs or compare Spencer Air with the original Spencer.
Specifications
Explore Spencer Air's materials, adjustment features and key specifications, including its all-mesh backrest, integrated lumbar support, load capacity and fit.
Shappa Spencer Air
Continuous all-mesh support, designed for the way you work, recline and reset.
6 ways Spencer Air supports you
Your posture changes throughout the day. Spencer Air adapts with continuous mesh support and flexible adjustments.
- Continuous all-mesh back support
- Adjustable mesh lumbar support
- Armrests that move with you
- 3D headrest adjustment
- Multi-position recline & lock
- Retractable footrest
Comfort, adjusted to you
From your arms and neck to your lower back, fine-tune Spencer Air to suit the way you sit.
Arm support that moves with you
Adjust the armrests to bring support closer to your forearms. Reposition them as you move between typing, reading and taking a break.
Find your headrest position
Fine-tune the headrest to suit your sitting position. Its adjustable support lets you find a comfortable place for your head and neck.
A closer fit for your lower back
Adjust the lumbar support to suit the curve of your lower back. Refine the fit whenever you want a different level of contact and support.
Settle into the right height
Use the lever beneath the seat to raise or lower your sitting position. Find a height that works with your desk and keeps your feet comfortably supported.
Functions Display
Explore Spencer Air's all-mesh backrest, integrated lumbar support and adjustments for different sitting positions.
13D head and neck support
Adjust height, depth and angle to position the headrest for work or reclined breaks.
2Mesh support from upper back to lumbar
Spencer Air replaces the original Spencer's TPU lumbar band with mesh, giving the upper and lower back a consistent mesh contact surface.
3Full-function adjustable armrests
Reposition the armrests for typing, mouse use, reading or reclining. Multi-direction adjustment and rotation help you match support to your posture.
4Integrated adjustable mesh lumbar support
Fine-tune lower-back contact within the mesh backrest. This is a change in material and support structure; additional adjustment levels are not claimed.
5Breathable mesh seat
The mesh seat continues a familiar Spencer feature, allowing airflow around your seated contact area.
6Height and recline adjustment
Set your seat height and choose a supported recline position. The upgraded Class 4 gas lift retains the same 150 kg rated load capacity.
Meets durability standards
Spencer has undergone hundreds of thousands of stress tests and meets or exceeds BIFMA standards for safety, durability, and sustainability.
Drop load proof test
150kg weight (300lbs) dropped onto the center of the seat.
Seating durability test
100,000 cycles. A 57kg (125lbs) weight falls onto the seat.
Backrest load test
A force of 1,001N is applied to the backrest for 1 minute.
Tilt mechanism test
300,000 cycles. Chair is tilted with 119kg (240lbs) weight on the center of the seat.
Forward overturning test
A vertical force of 600N is applied at points most likely to result in overturning.
Armrest durability test
60,000 cycles. A force of 400N is applied to each arm.
Rearward stability test
13 heavy discs are loaded against the backrest.
Swivel test
120,000 cycles. A 122kg (270lbs) weight is applied on the seat at both its maximum and lowest height.
Drop load proof test
150kg weight (300lbs) dropped onto the center of the seat.
Seating durability test
100,000 cycles. A 57kg (125lbs) weight falls onto the seat.
Backrest load test
A force of 1,001N is applied to the backrest for 1 minute.
Tilt mechanism test
300,000 cycles. Chair is tilted with 119kg (240lbs) weight on the center of the seat.
Forward overturning test
A vertical force of 600N is applied at points most likely to result in overturning.
Armrest durability test
60,000 cycles. A force of 400N is applied to each arm.
Rearward stability test
13 heavy discs are loaded against the backrest.
Swivel test
120,000 cycles. A 122kg (270lbs) weight is applied on the seat at both its maximum and lowest height.
Spencer Air vs Spencer
A new mesh backrest and a more unified support feel, with the familiar Spencer adjustment features. Compare what has changed and what carries over.
| Features |
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|---|---|---|
| Backrest material | All-mesh backrest Mesh extends through the upper-back and lumbar areas for a consistent contact surface. |
Mesh + TPU Mesh upper back with a flexible TPU band across the lumbar zones. |
| Lumbar support | Integrated adjustable mesh support A redesigned support structure and mesh feel. Adjustment levels have not been specified. |
Independent 3-step TPU lumbar support Separate adjustment for the TPU lumbar band. |
| Armrests | Full-function adjustable armrests Multi-direction and multi-angle adjustment for changing sitting positions. No additional adjustment axes claimed. |
6D adjustable armrests Height, width, depth, tilt and rotation adjustments. |
| Seat | Breathable mesh seat Continues Spencer's mesh-seat design. |
Breathable mesh seat Mesh seating surface. |
| Headrest | 3D adjustment Height, depth and angle adjustment. |
3D adjustment Height, depth and angle adjustment. |
| Recline | 90°–140° with tilt lock Lock the backrest in your preferred position. |
90°–140° with tilt lock Lock the backrest in your preferred position. |
| Footrest | Retractable footrest Extend for reclined breaks; stow when not in use. |
Retractable footrest Extend for reclined breaks; stow when not in use. |
| Recommended user height | 150–200 cm Check desk height, seat fit and foot support as well as overall height. |
150–200 cm Check desk height, seat fit and foot support as well as overall height. |
| Load capacity | 150 kg Same rated maximum load. |
150 kg Rated maximum load. |
| Gas lift | Upgraded Class 4 gas lift Hardware update; no increase in rated load capacity claimed. |
Class 4 gas lift Height-adjustment mechanism. |
| Warranty | 10 years Subject to Shappa warranty terms. |
10 years Subject to Shappa warranty terms. |
What's different about Air?
Choose Spencer Air for a mesh feel from your upper back through to your lumbar support, with armrests you can reposition as your posture changes. The original Spencer offers a distinct TPU lumbar band with independent three-step adjustment. Air's main change is in materials and support experience, rather than higher numbers across every specification.
Spencer Air Assembly Guide
Suitable for the Spencer Air Ergonomic Chair.
Watch the video for a full walkthrough. Flat-packed with clear DIY instructions and every tool included, assembly typically takes as little as 10 minutes.
