HOWE 40/4 Armchair

Choosing a 40/4 armchair for your space

Start with the setting and the tasks the chair needs to support. For a conference room or meeting space, compare the fixed-frame models by seat construction and the presence of a writing tablet. Polyamide offers an unupholstered seat option; veneer gives the seat and back an oak appearance; upholstered versions add fabric to the seat, or to more of the chair depending on the model. Check each listing to confirm exactly which surfaces are upholstered.

For a lounge area, consider the collection’s lounge designs, including upholstered options and a version without armrests. For outdoor use, look specifically at the outdoor armchair rather than assuming other finishes or materials are suitable outside. The collection also has swivel models with standard castors, which may be a useful distinction for spaces where chairs need to move around a work area.

How the configurations differ

Frame and movement

Sled-frame chairs have a fixed base, while swivel models use a rotating base and standard castors. The listed frames include chrome-finished metal and chrome with polished aluminium; the outdoor model has a grey aluminium frame. These are different configurations, so compare the individual product details rather than treating the frame finishes as interchangeable across every chair.

Seat material and armrests

Choose polyamide when you want a seat and back without upholstery, or compare veneer and upholstered choices for a different look and feel. Upholstery is listed in the collection in fabric and other material categories, with colors including black, blue, green, grey, orange, purple, red, white, beige and brown. Availability can vary by model, so confirm the colors and materials shown for the specific configuration you are considering.

Armrests are fixed on several models, but the family also includes designs without them. A writing tablet is available on selected conference chairs. These features affect how a chair fits into a room and how it is used, so check them alongside the seat material and frame.

What to check before selecting

• Confirm the intended setting: meeting, lounge or outdoor use.
• Compare the exact frame style, finish and base, including whether the chair swivels and has castors.
• Check whether the chosen model has armrests, a writing tablet, and upholstery on the seat, back or both.
• Review the product dimensions and available colors and materials in the relevant product information.

The collection includes chairs without seat-height adjustment or a mechanism, so do not expect those features when comparing configurations. If you are selecting several chairs, check that the chosen models have the same materials and finishes where consistency matters. Myntwork offers HOWE 40/4 products on a monthly lease; review the individual product details to identify the configuration that suits your space.