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Wilkhahn FS

Designed by Klaus Franck and Werner Sauer · 1980 · Wilkhahn

Desk work in offices.

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  • 5 / 2-year warranty
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Summary

Wilkhahn's FS-Line swivel chair of 1980, whose self-regulating mechanism follows your movements.

Best for

  • Shared offices; the chair adapts on its own, without presets.
  • Long-term ownership; the seat shell can be reupholstered.
  • Matching sets; the range includes cantilever chairs and counter stools.

Good to check first

  • Seat height on the 211/8 task chair runs 42–53 cm; check it against your desk.
  • Choose the 211/8 or the taller-backed 213/8 task chair.
  • Ask the dealer about guarantee terms outside the EU.

The trade-off

A proven, repairable design that adjusts itself, with dealer-only pricing.

Value check

Sold through Wilkhahn dealers; ask for a quote.

Price
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Warranty
5 / 2 years

What Wilkhahn highlights

  • Self-regulating synchro mechanism

    The mechanism adjusts to the sitter's movements without complex presets. Wilkhahn says nobody has to learn settings before sitting down.

  • Reupholsterable seat

    The seat shell comes off with two screws and can be reupholstered. Worn upholstery can be replaced without replacing the chair.

  • A full range

    Alongside the swivel chair, the FS range includes cantilever chairs and counter stools.

As described by Wilkhahn on its official pages; not a Chairpedia assessment.

Before you buy

Fit (official)

  • Seat height 42–53 cm (211/8 task chair).
  • Overall height 88–99 cm (211/8) or 105–116 cm (213/8).

Delivery and setup

  • Weighs 12.7 kg (FS Line 211).
  • Guarantee (EU): 5 years on bases, frames, shells and mechanism; 2 years on gas lift, casters, glides, arm function and upholstery.

Sources: Wilkhahn, FS brochure ↗ (checked Oct 12, 2026) · Wilkhahn, FS-Line environmental product information ↗ (checked Oct 12, 2026) · Wilkhahn, Guarantee policy ↗ (checked Oct 12, 2026)

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Specs

Size and fit
Sizes
211/8 task chair overall height 88/99 cm; 213/8 task chair 105/116; 211/6 conference/visitor chair 89 cm; 212/5 cantilever chair 85 cm
Seat height
42 / 53 cm (16.5–20.9 in)44 cm (17.3 in)
Build and warranty
Warranty
5 years (star bases, seat and backrest frames and shells, mechanisms); 2 years (gas lifts, casters, glides, armrest function, fabrics, upholstery)
Chair weight
12.70 kg (28.0 lb)

About Wilkhahn

Founded
1907
Based in
Bad Münder, Germany
Ownership
Family-owned (Wilkhahn Wilkening + Hahne GmbH+Co.KG)

The name joins the surnames of the Wilkening and Hahne families, whose chair factory it grew from. Its FS-Line office chair of 1980 was built around the idea of dynamic sitting. The ON office chair won Germany's Federal Ecodesign Prize in 2009.

Questions

What sizes or versions of the Wilkhahn FS are there?

It comes in 211/8 task chair overall height 88/99 cm; 213/8 task chair 105/116; 211/6 conference/visitor chair 89; 212/5 cantilever chair 85.

Where can I buy the Wilkhahn FS?

You can buy it from the Wilkhahn official site or the Wilkhahn dealer locator. Check the configuration, price and return terms before ordering.

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