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Every person is unique so a “one size fits all” option shouldn’t really be an option at all. An essential element to providing all-day comfort is our signature molded contoured seat designs reduce seated pressure on the sit bones and soft tissue around the thigh and buttock area which helps to distribute weight more uniformly. Choose the size that best fits your needs.

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    Standard Seat

    Our signature molded contoured seat designs reduce seated pressure on the sit bones and soft tissue around the thigh and buttock area, which helps to distribute weight more uniformly. Our standard seat. Medium contouring (21”W x 20”D).

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    Deep Contour Seat

    Our signature molded contoured seat in a wider and deeper seat. Pronounced contouring (24”W x 20”D). More Seat Sizes also available.

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    Coccyx Rear Seat Cut out

    Relive sciatic pain by eliminating contact pressure on your tailbone, eliminating vertical pressure up the spine. Watch Video

    *Not combinable with Core-flex® seat option.

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    Core-Flex® Seat

    Sitting in motion helps promote healthy circulation. Core-flex® natural movement stops the unnecessary load of static positions by activating the leg muscles and core. Watch Video

    *Not combinable with Coccyx (rear seat) cut out.

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Standard

Carpet casters are designed for use on medium to low-pile carpet.

Soft Wheel

Designed for use on all hard flooring types, including but not limited to; plastic chair mats, wooden, tile and concrete.

LF Wheels

Made with a soft, polyurethane material, move effortlessly on almost any surface - tile and carpet alike, gently on easily-scratched surfaces like hardwood and vinyl.

Polished Aluminum

Offering a modern and contemporary appeal with a silver accent. Base comes standard with chrome hooded carpet casters.

Wood

Classic and Traditional. Complete the look with warm natural wood accents in your choice of.

Balance Basic

Price
$1,495
Price
$1,495

 

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Features & Benefits

Investing in the right office chair isn’t just about comfort—it's about enhancing your health, productivity, and overall well-being.  The 5694 Balance Chair is designed with your needs in mind, combining LIFEFORM®'s unmatched craftsmanship with cutting-edge ergonomic features.  Here’s how the 5694 Balance Chair can transform your workday:

 - Ergonomic Back Support with Adjustable Comfort: The High-Density Foam Backrest, combined with the Independent Back Angle Adjustment, provides customized support that adapts to your posture needs.  You can easily adjust the backrest angle to find the perfect position for your spine, reducing strain and promoting proper alignment.  This feature helps alleviate the discomfort caused by traditional office chairs, allowing you to work comfortably and maintain a healthy posture throughout the day.

 - All-Day Comfort with High-Density Foam Support: The 5694 Basic Balance Chair features a two-layer High-Density Foam Seat that provides firm, long-lasting support. Unlike memory foam, which conforms to your body, this high-density foam offers a resilient, structured seating experience. It distributes your weight evenly, reducing pressure points and ensuring comfort throughout your workday, especially during extended periods of sitting. With its strong foam core, you’ll feel consistently supported, avoiding the sagging or flattening common with less durable seating materials.

  - Personalized Adjustments for Every Body: The Ratchet Back Height Adjustment ensures the chair adapts to your unique height and body type. The Height & Width Adjustable Arm Brackets provide support, reducing shoulder and arm tension so you can stay focused on your tasks.

  - Enhanced Circulation and Reduced Fatigue: The Contoured Seat Pan and Waterfall Seat Edge improve blood flow, reducing leg fatigue and discomfort.  The longer you sit, the more you’ll appreciate the ergonomic design that prioritizes your health.

  - Personalized Comfort with Multi-Function Control: The Multi-Function Control Mechanism offers a range of adjustments to suit your unique body and preferences.  With the Tilt & Tilt Lock Function, you can easily find your ideal recline angle for relaxation or lock the chair in place for focused work.  This customizable control system ensures you stay comfortable and supported throughout the day, helping you remain productive without sacrificing comfort.

- Built for You, Built to Last: LIFEFORM® has been crafting high-quality furniture for nearly 50 years, and we don’t compromise on materials.  The High-Profile Five-Star Base with Dual Wheel Carpet Casters offers durability and smooth mobility, ensuring your chair is a lasting investment.  Our North American-made components and family-owned values mean we take pride in every chair we build, ensuring it delivers on its promise of quality.

- Ergonomics that Improve Your Health: Office work shouldn't come with aches and pains.  This chair is designed to alleviate back, neck, and shoulder strain, keeping you comfortable and energized throughout the day.  Investing in the 5694 Basic Balance Chair is an investment in your long-term health and well-being.

- The Ultimate Return on Investment: The 5694 Basic Balance Chair isn’t just another office chair—it’s a solution for your daily comfort, productivity, and health.  Built with premium materials, it’s engineered to last for years, reducing the need for frequent replacements. In the long run, the money you’ll save by avoiding cheaper, less durable alternatives adds up.  Plus, you’ll see returns in your productivity and overall work satisfaction as discomfort becomes a thing of the past.

Why Choose LIFEFORM®?  

LIFEFORM® is a family-owned company with a history spanning five generations.  For nearly 50 years, we’ve been handcrafting furniture that combines beauty with functionality.  Every chair is meticulously crafted with attention to detail, using high-quality North American components to ensure sustainability and durability.  Our commitment to quality is rooted in the values passed down through our family, and when you choose LIFEFORM®, you’re not just buying a chair—you’re joining a legacy of craftsmanship and care.

With the 5694 Balance Chair, you’re not just purchasing comfort—you’re investing in a healthier, more productive lifestyle.  Isn’t it time you experienced the difference?


 

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Ergonomically designed with a High-Density Foam backrest

The Lifestyle Grand Basic Management Mid Back office chair is a durable and comfortable choice for your office seating needs. Upholstered in Intuition or Dream Weave fabric this sleek and simple design is perfect for any workspace. The chair features a contoured seat pan and a high-density foam backrest, providing ample support for your back and promoting good posture.

The chair is adjustable to fit your preferences, with a tilt and forward tilt function, as well as tilt tension adjustment. The rached back and back angle adjustment, ensuring a comfortable seating position.

While lacking some of the deluxe features of the higher-end model, the Lifestyle Grand Basic Management Mid Back office chair still offers comfort and adjustability, making it a great choice for those looking for a durable and reliable office chair on a budget.

FEATURES & BENEFITS OF THE LIFESTYLE GRAND BASIC

Chair Details

Included Features
  • High Density Foam Back Rest
  • Ratchet Back Height Adjustment
  • Soft Touch Arm Pads - No Swivel
  • Height and Width Adjustable Arm Brackets
  • Contoured Seat Pan (21" W x 20" D)  
  • Waterfall Seat Edge
  • Multi-Function Center Tilt Control Mechanism
  • Independent Back Angle Adjustment
  • Tilt & Tilt Lock Function
  • Tilt Tension Adjustment
  • Seat Height Adjustment
  • POP 27” 5 Star Wheel Base
  • 65mm Dual Wheel Carpet Casters
Dimentions
  • Weight limit: 350 lbs.
  • Recommended height: 5′ – 6’5”

Measurements
Total Height 33.5” – 40”
Back Height 16” – 19”
Seat Height 17.5” – 21”
Width Between Arm Pads 17.5” – 21”
Seat Width 21”
Seat Depth 20”
Arm Pad Height from top of seat 6.5” – 9.5”
Total Width 26.5” – 30”
Arm Pad Length 11″
Back Width 18″
Arm Pad Width 4.5″

Chair Functions

Adjustable Arms: allows arm height and width adjustment.

Forward Tilt: Forward Tilt Function allows the chair to tilt forward so the user may achieve a comfortable working position that maintains proper circulation, reducing pressure on legs and thighs.

Tilt Lockout: allows the user to freely rock forward, backward or lock the chair into any comfortable position.

Seat Height: the gas/pneumatic height adjustment allows you to raise or lower the seat to the perfect height.

Back Angle: allows the user to adjust the angle of the backrest while seated. 

Back Height: this allows the user to adjust the height of the backrest while seated. Simply lift the backrest upwards to reach the desired height.

Tilt Tension: allows the user to adjust the ease of recline. The tilt Tension Handle is located on the left side of the mechanism. Turning the handle clockwise or counter-clockwise increases or decreases the tension.

360 Degree Swivel: Your LIFEFORM® chair rotates 360 degrees without obstruction.

Height and Width

Features only available in Deluxe Model

Seat Slider Function: allows the user to adjust the seat depth as preferred or for multi-user situations.

Adjustable Lumbar Support: allows users to increase or decrease lumber pressure.

Arm Swivel: arm pad swivels inward and outwards.

Memory Foam: Back, Seat and Arm Pads.

How To Adjust The Lifestyle Grand Basic Office Chair

These chair adjustments are aimed at promoting comfort and support during prolonged sitting and alleviating pain.

Add More Comfort & Get Pain Relief

Every person is unique so a “one size fits all” option shouldn’t really be an option at all. The LIFEFORM® modular design allows people of all different shapes and sizes to create an ergonomic chair so they can sit comfortably. Whether you need support for an existing condition, a past trauma, prevent injury or simply want to find a chair that fits you right – small and narrow or you’re big & tall. We can help you get the best fit, unique to you.

Deep Seat

Overall, the Deep Seat option is an excellent choice for those who value comfort, posture, and accessibility. With its extra depth and width, this seat option can provide a more comfortable and supportive sitting experience while also offering a range of health benefits. A wider and deeper seat option is excellent for big and tall people. This seat offers pronounced contouring (24”W x 20”D).

Available only with Memory Foam.

Coccyx (Rear Seat) Cut Out

Consider choosing a chair with a coccyx rear seat cutout to relieve pressure and pain on your tailbone, especially if you experience sciatic pain or have a bulging disc in your lower back. The coccyx cutout provide multiple benefits, including alleviating pressure on the tailbone, improving posture, and providing additional support, which can reduce discomfort, pain, and stiffness in the lower back and hips.

360º Extension Arm

Gives you 360 degree adjustment - allowing you to set the arm pads close to your body or position them in front of you to rest on while you type, etc.

Headrest

Maintaining proper cervical alignment while working helps reduce the strain on the neck muscles and ligaments, which can prevent discomfort and pain. Our Latitude Headrest offers almost infinite head and neck positioning for even more ergonomic support. The headrest is styled to match the Ultimate Executive Mid-Back chair and is available with black or silver finishes.

TEMPERATURE-REGULATING Technology

ThermaGuard™ is a PCM’s (Phase Change Materials) which will actually absorb body heat - keeping your body temperature neutral and comfortable. This continuous cycle manages temperature over the extended periods for the life of the product.

Style & Personalization

Add a touch of style and personalization to your Lifestyle Grand Deluxe office chair with our customizable options. choose from a variety of materials, colors, and finishes to create a chair that suits your individual style and complements your workspace.

Leather

Tribeca is one of our semi-aniline collections. Available in an extensive colour palette that includes soft neutrals as well as bright colours, it is marked by a silky smooth and drapey hand that exudes a more modern aesthetic. Offering colour consistency throughout the hides, it is ideal for high-traffic applications.

Vegan & Green

Brisa is one of our most popular fabrics. It features the first premium polycarbonate resin surface with a unique ventilation system that actually breathes. The result of this technological breakthrough is exceptional comfort that becomes a most welcome part of your life. All UltraFabrics are odourless, and allergen-free. These materials assure a sustainable presence, are PVC-free and do not contain POPs, formaldehyde, heavy metals or phthalates.

Two Fabric Options

Intuition is a woven fabric with an acrylic backing and stain repellent treatment that features a tweed-like appeal and offers a more residential type aesthetic.

Dream Weave patterns are high-performance 4-way stretch knit fabrics that allow extra comfort and movement to enhance the performance of our LIFE-Foam™ Memory Foam. There are few to no seams. Dream Weave fabrics produce little to no waste during production. And are made with 100% Post-Consumer Recycled Polyester and are Certified Carbon Neutral.

Casters - LF Wheels

Upgrade your chair’s performance and create a better experience with proper friction on almost any surface.

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