No.16 

The new No.16 chair, designed by David Mehaffey, Industrial Design Manager at HNI Workplace Furnishings, epitomises high performance and versatility for diverse workspaces and body types. Inspired by automotive styling, it features chiselled, refined lines that echo cutting-edge architectural trends. The chair combines a modern aesthetic with a thin, flat back frame and consistent angular motifs across all its components. It has a sleek, modern look with customisable options for the frame, mesh, and upholstery in vibrant, beautiful colours. Prioritising comfort without compromising style, the No.16 offers ergonomic support tailored to your needs. It includes comfortable and unique arm pads, as well as asymmetrical lumbar support, ensuring optimal posture and a relaxed state of mind for users with varied body structures.

Multi-adjustable Asymmetrical lumbar

Both sides of the No.16 chair’s lumbar support can be independently fine-tuned for height and pressure preferences, providing you with a custom-tailored seating experience.

Intuitive control

With intuitive functionality and customizable controls, this smart, streamlined seating solution lets you focus on the task at hand without being distracted by clumsy mechanisms or constant adjustments.

Innovative Design

Inspired by automotive styling and angular architectural trends, the No. 16 chair features a modern, chiseled aesthetic. Its thin, flat back frame and angular components offer a refined look. Customizable options for the frame, mesh, and upholstery ensure a tailored experience, while the streamlined design reduces clutter and complexity for easy use.

Adjustable Arm Pads

Maintain optimal comfort and support with adjustable arm pads, ensuring the perfect fit for any user and enhancing overall ergonomic benefits.

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Designer’s Story

The design inspiration for the No. 16 chair was drawn from automotive styling, featuring chiseled or cut body styling as well as angular trends in architecture. The design has an angular, modern aesthetic and represents an intentional departure from current HNI styling, with its thin, flat back frame and angular theme throughout all components. We wanted the No. 16 chair to be customisable, allowing customers to choose from colour options for the frame, mesh, and upholstery. Our goal was to reduce clutter and complexity, making it easy for the customer to understand and use.