Classic Seating Series
Classic School Chair

Timeless design in a classic favorite with waterfall seat and curved, vented back to support all students. Five sizes, heavy-duty shell, tubular back supports and self-adjusting, nickel-plated glides with nylon inserts.

Fifteen Year WarrantyMAS Certified Green

Key Features & Accessories

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  • Steel Back Supports

    Side by side tubular steel back supports, seatback ribs and 13-gauge underseat brackets.

  • 14-Gauge Underseat Steel

    Heavy duty 14-gauge steel with a full weld.

  • Waterfall Seat

    The unique waterfall seat on the Classic chair will provide added comfort.

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Limitless

Classic does not equal boring; choose from many variations and colors to fit any classroom.

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Classic & Timeless Structure

01

Comfort

Our classic school chair offers a waterfall seat with a curved back, supporting students of all sizes.

02

Design

In any classroom old or new, our curved seat and vented back offer a timeless design.

03

Benefits

Heavy-duty polypropylene shell, with 1 1⁄8" round, 18-gauge chrome plated steel legs (1" round for 12" and 14" chairs). Available in five sizes. Self-adjusting, nickel-plated glides with nylon inserts.

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Strength

Side by side tubular steel back supports, seatback ribs and 13-gauge underseat brackets.

Resources

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General Specifications

  • Model Numbers
  • 12" Chair 122
  • 14" Chair 124
  • 16" Chair 126
  • 16" Chair w/ Casters 126C
  • 18" Chair 128
  • 18" Chair with Pads 128P
  • 19" Chair 129
  • 19" Chair with Pads 129P

Shells: Injection-molded polypropylene plastic with built-in supports. Seat features a waterfall front and vented back for added comfort.

Frame: 11⁄8" round, 18-gauge chrome-plated steel (1" round for 12"and 14" chairs).

Back supports: 3⁄4" round, 18-gauge chrome-plated steel. 

Underseat brackets: Two 14-gauge, plated steel. 

Pads: Available on chairs 16" and above. Available pad colors are Black, Burgundy, and Navy.

Glides: Self-adjusting nylon glides are standard.

Chair Size Suggestions: 

  • Preschool-K: 12" or 14"  
  • 1st -2nd Grade: 14" or 16" 
  • 3rd -4th Grade: 16" or 18" 
  • 5th-12th Grade: 18" or 19" 

Assembly Sheets

No Assembly Required

Cut/Sales Sheets

  • 10 11 Classic Series Chair 2022

    Download2MB

Environmental Certification

  • 2024 04 Academia Seating 2300155 01

    Download0.07MB

Finishes & Options

Accessories
Rubber Glide Caps
9GL-TPR-CVR

Select these rubber glide caps for chairs or combos placed in rooms with tile or VCT (Vinyl) flooring.

Felt Glide Caps
9GL-FLT

Select these felt glide caps for chairs or combos placed in rooms with hardwood flooring.

Shipping Information
  • Shipping Class: 150
  • 9GL-FLT: 1 lb // 2 per skid
Steel Glide Caps
9GL-STL

Select these steel glide caps for chairs or combos placed in rooms with carpet or polished concrete flooring.

General Specifications

  • Model Numbers
  • 12" Chair w/ Bookbasket 122WBB
  • 14" Chair w/ Bookbasket 124WBB
  • 16" Chair w/ Bookbasket 126WBB
  • 16" Chair w/ Bookbasket and Casters 126CWBB
  • 18" Chair w/ Bookbasket 128WBB
  • 18" Chair w/ Bookbasket & Casters 128CWBB
  • 19" Chair w/ Bookbasket 129WBB

Shells: Injection-molded polypropylene plastic with built-in supports. Seat features a waterfall front and vented back for added comfort.

Frame: 11⁄8" round, 18-gauge chrome-plated steel (1" round for 12"and 14" chairs).

Back supports: 3⁄4" round, 18-gauge chrome-plated steel. 

Underseat brackets: Two 14-gauge, plated steel. 

Bookbasket (WBB): Chrome-plated ¼" rod steel. Wired bookbasket is 14½"W x 12"D x 8"H. 

Glides: Self-adjusting nylon glides are standard.

Chair Size Suggestions: 

  • Preschool-K: 12" or 14"  
  • 1st -2nd Grade: 14" or 16" 
  • 3rd -4th Grade: 16" or 18" 
  • 5th-12th Grade: 18", or 19" 

Assembly Sheets

No Assembly Required

Cut/Sales Sheets

  • 10 11 Classic Series Chair 2022

    Download2MB

Environmental Certification

  • 2024 04 Academia Seating 2300155 01

    Download0.07MB

Finishes & Options

Accessories
Rubber Glide Caps
9GL-TPR-CVR

Select these rubber glide caps for chairs or combos placed in rooms with tile or VCT (Vinyl) flooring.

Felt Glide Caps
9GL-FLT

Select these felt glide caps for chairs or combos placed in rooms with hardwood flooring.

Shipping Information
  • Shipping Class: 150
  • 9GL-FLT: 1 lb // 2 per skid
Steel Glide Caps
9GL-STL

Select these steel glide caps for chairs or combos placed in rooms with carpet or polished concrete flooring.

Four-legged School Chair Soft Caster
9SF28W-C

Select these soft casters for hard flooring like tiles.

Four-Legged School Chair Hard Caster
9SF28W-C

Select these hard casters for soft flooring like carpet.

General Specifications

  • Model Numbers
  • 18" Chair with Casters 128C
  • 18" Chair with Casters and Pads 128CP

Shells: Injection-molded polypropylene plastic with built-in supports. Seat features a waterfall front and vented back for added comfort.

Frame: 11⁄8" round, 18-gauge chrome-plated steel. 

Back supports: 3⁄4" round, 18-gauge chrome-plated steel. 

Underseat brackets: Two 14-gauge, plated steel. 

Pads: Available on chairs 16" and above. Available pad colors are Black, Burgundy, and Navy.

Casters: 2" hard caster is standard.

Assembly Sheets

No Assembly Required

Cut/Sales Sheets

  • 10 11 Classic Series Chair 2022

    Download2MB

Environmental Certification

  • 2024 04 Academia Seating 2300155 01

    Download0.07MB

Finishes & Options

Accessories
Four-Legged School Chair Hard Caster
9SF28W-C

Select these hard casters for soft flooring like carpet.

Four-legged School Chair Soft Caster
9SF28W-C

Select these soft casters for hard flooring like tiles.

Pads
Add "P" to Model

Available only chairs 16" and above. Available pad colors are Black, Burgundy, and Navy.

General Specifications

Classic Music Chair
  • Model Numbers
  • 18" Music Chair 128M

Shells: Injection-molded polypropylene plastic with built-in supports. Seat features a waterfall front and vented back for added comfort.

Frame: 11⁄8" round, 18-gauge chrome-plated steel. 

Back supports: 3⁄4" round, 18-gauge chrome-plated steel. 

Underseat brackets: Two 14-gauge, plated steel. 

Assembly Sheets

No Assembly Required

Cut/Sales Sheets

  • 10 11 Classic Series Chair 2022

    Download2MB

Environmental Certification

  • 2024 04 Academia Seating 2300155 01

    Download0.07MB

Finishes & Options

Accessories
Rubber Glide Caps
9GL-TPR-CVR

Select these rubber glide caps for chairs or combos placed in rooms with tile or VCT (Vinyl) flooring.

Felt Glide Caps
9GL-FLT

Select these felt glide caps for chairs or combos placed in rooms with hardwood flooring.

Shipping Information
  • Shipping Class: 150
  • 9GL-FLT: 1 lb // 2 per skid
Steel Glide Caps
9GL-STL

Select these steel glide caps for chairs or combos placed in rooms with carpet or polished concrete flooring.

General Specifications

  • Model Numbers
  • 18" Sled-Base Chair 128SB

Shells: Injection-molded polypropylene plastic with built-in supports. Seat features a waterfall front and vented back for added comfort.

Frame: 3⁄4" round 14-gauge chrome-plated steel. 

Back supports: 3⁄4" round, 18-gauge chrome-plated steel. 

Underseat brackets: Two 14-gauge, plated steel. 

Pads: Available pad colors are Black, Burgundy, and Navy. 

Assembly Sheets

No Assembly Required

Cut/Sales Sheets

  • 10 11 Classic Series Chair 2022

    Download2MB

Environmental Certification

  • 2024 04 Academia Seating 2300155 01

    Download0.07MB

Finishes & Options

Accessories
Pads
Add "P" to Model

Available only chairs 16" and above. Available pad colors are Black, Burgundy, and Navy.

General Specifications

Classic Computer Chair with Draft kit
  • Model Numbers
  • Computer Chair 158
  • Computer Chair w/ Pads 158P
  • Computer Chair w/ Draft Kit 158D
  • Computer Chair w/ Draft Kit & Pads 158PD

Shells: Injection-molded polypropylene plastic with built-in supports. Seat features a waterfall front and vented back for added comfort.

Frame: Chrome-plated, 1" round, 16-gauge steel. 

Computer Chairs Swivel Base: 5-star plastic swivel base on five casters with pneumatic lift. Stationary Glides are optional and will be sent instead of casters if requested at the time of order.

Drafting Kit (158D): Chrome Foot Ring for extra comfort with 9" steel tube extender for increased height adjustability.

Pads: Available on chairs 16" and above. Available pad colors are Black, Burgundy, and Navy.

Dimensions: Seat Height: 17"-23"     WxD is 16 1/4" x 15".

Assembly Sheets

Cut/Sales Sheets

  • 10 11 Classic Series Chair 2022

    Download2MB

Environmental Certification

  • 2024 04 Academia Seating 2300155 01

    Download0.07MB

Finishes & Options

Accessories
Computer Chair Hard Caster
9HF58C

Select these hard casters for soft flooring like carpet.

Computer Chair Soft Caster
9HF58SC

Select these soft casters for hard flooring like tile.

Shipping Information
  • 9HF58SC: 3 lbs
Braking Caster
9HF58LC

Hard Caster that brakes and locks in place once you sit down.

Shipping Information
  • 9HF58LC: 2 lbs
Stationary Bell Glides
9HFSG

Stationary Nylon Glides are optional and will be sent instead of casters if requested at the time of order.

Pads
Add "P" to Model

Available only chairs 16" and above. Available pad colors are Black, Burgundy, and Navy.

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