Zed Series
Zed Chair

Our latest design featuring extreme comfort, flexibility, and long-lasting engineering. This chair stacks eight high. Built-in carry handle, hybrid engineering that minimizes wear and tear, lightweight, with a smooth back for optimal design and cleaning.

Fifteen Year WarrantyMAS Certified Green

Key Features & Accessories

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  • Smooth back and underseat rivets

    Smooth back for easy cleaning. Secure and safe with a strong build for durability.

  • Built-in Carry Handle

    The built-in carry handle makes the Zed chair ideal for classrooms. Easy to move for collaborative work environments and easy to store for cleanup.

  • Flexible back

    Extreme comfort, striking contours and sleek, extra-wide back and seat, fits all children and adults. Gas-assisted injection produces lightweight, blemish-free, cosmetically perfect surface.

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Comfort & Style for every classroom

Choose from a variety of colors and styles. This new ergonomic school chair will fit all of your classroom needs.

Zed chair - the most comfortable chair for the 21st century classroom

01

Design

Created to answer every education seating need, based on extensive research.

02

Benefits

Gas-assisted injection produces lightweight, blemish-free, cosmetically perfect surface.

03

Comfort

Extreme comfort, striking contours and sleek, extra-wide back and seat, fits all children and adults.

04

Strength

Astounding hybrid engineering- injection & blow mold- minimizes internal stress for longer wear.

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General Specifications

  • Model Numbers
  • 18" Zed Rocker Chair Z28R
  • 18" Zed Rocker Chair - Gray Powder Coat Z28RG
  • 18" Zed Rocker Chair - Black Powder Coat Z28RB

New Zed Rocker chair with iconic poly contoured shell, sturdy legs, and rubber base for easy gliding and rocking.

Shell: One-piece, color-impregnated polypropylene Injection and Gas Assist Molded Plastic with a built-in carry handle. Integral lumbar supports protect the lower back, and slightly-curved sides hug the body for complete back support.

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

Rocker Base: Sturdy rubber.


Assembly Sheets

No Assembly Required

Cut/Sales Sheets

  • 2026 Catalog 24 25 Zed Series School Chair

    Download3.39MB

Environmental Certification

  • 2026 04 Academia Seating And Ss 2500159 02

    Download0.49MB

General Specifications

  • Model Numbers
  • 12" Chair w/Colored Boots Z12
  • 14" Chair w/Colored Boots Z14
  • 16" Chair w/Colored Boots Z16
  • 18" Chair w/Colored Boots Z18
  • 19" Chair w/Colored Boots Z19
  • 14" Chair w/Colored Boots with Bookbasket Z14WBB
  • 16" Chair w/Colored Boots with Bookbasket Z16WBB
  • 18" Chair w/Colored Boots with Bookbasket Z18WBB
  • 19" Chair w/Colored Boots with Bookbasket Z19WBB

Shells: One-piece, color-impregnated polypropylene Injection and Gas Assist Molded Plastic with a built-in carry handle. Integral lumbar supports protect the lower back, and slightly-curved sides hug the body for complete back support.

Frame: Chrome-plated, 1" round, 16-gauge steel. Cantilevered chair is 12-gauge steel. 

Boots: Color-impregnated polypropylene plastic. Value chairs do not include boots.

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", 18" X-Plus, 19" or 19" X-Plus


Assembly Sheets

No Assembly Required

Cut/Sales Sheets

  • 2026 Catalog 24 25 Zed Series School Chair

    Download3.39MB

Environmental Certification

  • 2026 04 Academia Seating And Ss 2500159 02

    Download0.49MB

Finishes & Options

Accessories
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.

Rubber Glide Caps
9GL-TPR-CVR

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

Shipping Information
  • 9GL-TPR-CVR: 0 lbs // 0 per skid

General Specifications

  • Model Numbers
  • 12" chair without boots Z22
  • 14" chair without boots Z24
  • 16" chair without boots Z26
  • 18" chair without boots Z28
  • 19" chair without boots Z29

Shells: One-piece, color-impregnated polypropylene Injection and Gas Assist Molded Plastic with a built-in carry handle. Integral lumbar supports protect the lower back, and slightly-curved sides hug the body for complete back support.

Frame: Chrome-plated, 1" round, 16-gauge steel. Cantilevered chair is 12-gauge steel. 

Boots: Color-impregnated polypropylene plastic. Value chairs do not include boots.

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", 18" X-Plus, 19" or 19" X-Plus

Assembly Sheets

No Assembly Required

Cut/Sales Sheets

  • 2026 Catalog 24 25 Zed Series School Chair

    Download3.39MB

Environmental Certification

  • 2026 04 Academia Seating And Ss 2500159 02

    Download0.49MB

Finishes & Options

Accessories
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.

Rubber Glide Caps
9GL-TPR-CVR

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

Shipping Information
  • 9GL-TPR-CVR: 0 lbs // 0 per skid

General Specifications

  • Model Numbers
  • 14" chair with Bookbasket Z24WBB
  • 16" chair with Bookbasket Z26WBB
  • 18" chair with Bookbasket Z28WBB
  • 19" chair with Bookbasket Z29WBB

Shells: One-piece, color-impregnated polypropylene Injection and Gas Assist Molded Plastic with a built-in carry handle. Integral lumbar supports protect the lower back, and slightly-curved sides hug the body for complete back support.

Frame: Chrome-plated, 1" round, 16-gauge steel. Cantilevered chair is 12-gauge steel. 

Boots: Color-impregnated polypropylene plastic. Value chairs do not include boots.

Glides: Self-adjusting nylon glides are standard.

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

Chair Size Suggestions:

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

Assembly Sheets

No Assembly Required

Cut/Sales Sheets

  • 2026 Catalog 24 25 Zed Series School Chair

    Download3.39MB

Environmental Certification

  • 2026 04 Academia Seating And Ss 2500159 02

    Download0.49MB

Finishes & Options

Accessories
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.

Rubber Glide Caps
9GL-TPR-CVR

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

Shipping Information
  • 9GL-TPR-CVR: 0 lbs // 0 per skid

General Specifications

  • Model Numbers
  • 26" Value chair with casters Z26C
  • 26" Value chair with casters with bookbasket Z26CWBB
  • 28" Value chair with casters Z28C
  • 28" Value chair with casters with bookbasket Z28CWBB

Shells: One-piece, color-impregnated polypropylene Injection and Gas Assist Molded Plastic with a built-in carry handle. Integral lumbar supports protect the lower back, and slightly-curved sides hug the body for complete back support.

Frame: Chrome-plated, 1" round, 16-gauge steel. Cantilevered chair is 12-gauge steel. 

Boots: Color-impregnated polypropylene plastic. Value chairs do not include boots.

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", 18" X-Plus, 19" or 19" X-Plus

Assembly Sheets

No Assembly Required

Cut/Sales Sheets

  • 2026 Catalog 24 25 Zed Series School Chair

    Download3.39MB

Environmental Certification

  • 2026 04 Academia Seating And Ss 2500159 02

    Download0.49MB

Finishes & Options

Accessories
Stationary Bell Glides
9HFSG

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

Shipping Information
  • 9HFSG: 0 lbs // 0 per skid

General Specifications

  • Model Numbers
  • 12" Cantilever Chair Z62
  • 14" Cantilever Chair Z64
  • 16" Cantilever Chair Z66
  • 18" Cantilever Chair Z68
  • 19" Cantilever Chair Z69

Shells: One-piece, color-impregnated polypropylene Injection and Gas Assist Molded Plastic with a built-in carry handle. Integral lumbar supports protect the lower back, and slightly-curved sides hug the body for complete back support.

Frame: Chrome-plated, 1" round, 16-gauge steel. Cantilevered chair is 12-gauge steel. 

X-Plus: Features 3/4" steel tube for added support.  

Boots: Color-impregnated polypropylene plastic. Value chairs do not include boots.

Glides: Self-adjusting nylon glides are standard

Cantilever Chair Frame: Features 12-gauge steel legs. Rubber bumpers to protect and grip the table top. 

Cantilevered X-Plus: Cantilevered X-Plus legs feature a 3 ⁄4” steel tube for added support. 

Cantilevered Chair Glides: Color coordinated injection molded sled base glide housing to accommodate a choice of four glide inserts; nylon, felt, steel or rubber. Select finish at the time of ordering.

Chair Size Suggestions:

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

Assembly Sheets

No Assembly Required

Cut/Sales Sheets

  • 2026 Catalog 24 25 Zed Series School Chair

    Download3.39MB

Environmental Certification

  • 2026 04 Academia Seating And Ss 2500159 02

    Download0.49MB

Finishes & Options

Accessories
Cantilever Steel Insert Glides
9GL-IS88-STLSET

Select these steel insert glides for cantilevered chairs placed in rooms with carpet or polished concrete flooring.

Cantilever Rubber Insert Glides
9GL-IS88-TPRSET

Select these rubber insert glides for cantilevered chairs placed in rooms with tile or VCT (Vinyl) flooring.

Cantilever Felt Insert Glides
9GL-IS88-FLTSET

Select these felt insert glides for cantilevered chairs placed in rooms with hardwood flooring.

Cantilever Nylon Insert Glides
9GL-IS88-NYLSET

Select these nylon insert glides for cantilevered chairs placed in rooms with carpet, polished concrete, tile or VCT (Vinyl) flooring.

General Specifications

  • Model Numbers
  • Computer Chair Z58

Shells: One-piece, color-impregnated polypropylene Injection and Gas Assist Molded Plastic with a built-in carry handle. Integral lumbar supports protect the lower back, and slightly-curved sides hug the body for complete back support.

Frame: Chrome-plated, 1" round, 16-gauge steel. Cantilevered chair is 12-gauge steel. 

Boots: Color-impregnated polypropylene plastic. Value chairs do not include boots.

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

Dimensions: Seat Height: 17"-23"     WxD is 17" x 16"

Chair Size Suggestions:

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

Assembly Sheets

Cut/Sales Sheets

  • 2026 Catalog 24 25 Zed Series School Chair

    Download3.39MB

Environmental Certification

  • 2026 04 Academia Seating And Ss 2500159 02

    Download0.49MB

Finishes & Options

Accessories
Stationary Bell Glides
9HFSG

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

Shipping Information
  • 9HFSG: 0 lbs // 0 per skid

General Specifications

  • Model Numbers
  • Drafting Stool Z58D

Shells: One-piece, color-impregnated polypropylene Injection and Gas Assist Molded Plastic with a built-in carry handle. Integral lumbar supports protect the lower back, and slightly-curved sides hug the body for complete back support.

Frame: Chrome-plated, 1" round, 16-gauge steel. Cantilevered chair is 12-gauge steel. 

Boots: Color-impregnated polypropylene plastic. Value chairs do not include boots.

Glides: Self-adjusting nylon glides are standard

Dimensions: Seat Height: 24"-33"     WxD is 17" x 16"

Chair Size Suggestions:

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

Assembly Sheets

Cut/Sales Sheets

  • 2026 Catalog 24 25 Zed Series School Chair

    Download3.39MB

Environmental Certification

  • 2026 04 Academia Seating And Ss 2500159 02

    Download0.49MB

Finishes & Options

Accessories
Stationary Bell Glides
9HFSG

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

Shipping Information
  • 9HFSG: 0 lbs // 0 per skid

General Specifications

  • Model Numbers
  • 24" Inspiration Cafe Stool 7424
  • 24" Zed Cafe Stool Z424

Stool Frame: Fully unitized 14-gauge frame that is 1" in diameter. The front of the stool has an angled 14-gauge foot rest that is ¾" in diameter. The back of the stool has a 14-gauge steel bar for extra support and stability.

Shell: One-piece, color-impregnated polypropylene molded plastic with a built-in carry handle. Integral lumbar support protects the lower back, and slightly-curved sides hug the body for complete back support.

Stool Glides: Self leveling nylon glides

Dimensions:  For both 24" and 30" height, the dimensions are 19 1/2" wide x 22 1/2" deep. 

Assembly Sheets

No Assembly Required

Cut/Sales Sheets

  • 2026 Catalog 24 25 Zed Series School Chair

    Download3.39MB

Environmental Certification

  • 2026 04 Academia Seating And Ss 2500159 02

    Download0.49MB

Finishes & Options

Accessories
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.

Rubber Glide Caps
9GL-TPR-CVR

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

Shipping Information
  • 9GL-TPR-CVR: 0 lbs // 0 per skid

General Specifications

  • Model Numbers
  • 30" Inspiration Cafe Stool 7430
  • 30" Zed Cafe Stool Z430

Stool Frame: Fully unitized 14-gauge frame that is 1" in diameter. The front of the stool has an angled 14-gauge foot rest that is ¾" in diameter. The back of the stool has a 14-gauge steel bar for extra support and stability.

Shell: One-piece, color-impregnated polypropylene molded plastic with a built-in carry handle. Integral lumbar support protects the lower back, and slightly-curved sides hug the body for complete back support.

Stool Glides: Self leveling nylon glides

Dimensions:  For both 24" and 30" height, the dimensions are 19 1/2" wide x 22 1/2" deep. 

Assembly Sheets

No Assembly Required

Cut/Sales Sheets

  • 2026 Catalog 24 25 Zed Series School Chair

    Download3.39MB

Environmental Certification

  • 2026 04 Academia Seating And Ss 2500159 02

    Download0.49MB

Finishes & Options

Accessories
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.

Rubber Glide Caps
9GL-TPR-CVR

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

Shipping Information
  • 9GL-TPR-CVR: 0 lbs // 0 per skid

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