Office chairs not listed as compliant with EN 1335 are chairs for which this particular European office-chair dimension and safety standard is not recorded as applicable on the product listing. This archive helps procurement teams identify items that may need further review where EN 1335 compliance is a stated workplace requirement.

EN 1335 is relevant to office work chairs and covers aspects of dimensions, safety and test methods. A “No” value should be read carefully: it does not, by itself, say that a chair is unsafe, poorly made or unsuitable for every setting. It means that EN 1335 compliance is not identified for the products shown here, so the specification should be checked against the intended use and organisation’s purchasing criteria.

What does “not compliant with EN 1335” mean?

On this Myntwork filter, “No” indicates that a product is not designated as compliant with EN 1335 in the available product information. It is not a substitute for a full technical assessment, and it should not be interpreted as a statement about compliance with other standards, regulations or workplace policies.

Office seating is specified in different ways depending on its design and purpose. A chair may be intended for occasional use, meeting rooms, reception areas, collaborative spaces or another setting that is not the same as an individually assigned desk workstation. Equally, documentation available for a particular product may not confirm EN 1335 status. Review the individual product details before including a chair in a requirement that names this standard.

Why the distinction matters in procurement

For workplace projects, the specification often needs to distinguish between task seating for regular desk work and seating used for shorter visits, meetings or informal work. Filtering by EN 1335 status can make that process clearer, particularly when a brief, framework agreement or internal policy requires evidence of a particular standard.

• It helps teams separate chairs with an identified EN 1335 designation from those without one.
• It supports more consistent comparisons across furniture schedules and quotations.
• It flags products that may require manufacturer documentation or an alternative specification.
• It avoids assuming that a chair’s appearance, adjustability or intended room alone confirms a standard.

This is particularly useful when several stakeholders are involved, such as facilities, procurement, workplace design and health and safety teams. Agreeing the required criteria before selecting finishes and options can reduce changes later in the process.

EN 1335 and workstation seating

EN 1335 is commonly considered when selecting office work chairs for desk-based use. The standard concerns office work chair dimensions and safety, but a compliance label is only one part of selecting suitable seating. The user, task, workstation arrangement and expected duration of use still need to be considered.

A chair without an EN 1335 designation may have useful features, but those features should be assessed from the product’s own specification rather than inferred from this filter. Conversely, a chair described as compliant with a standard may still need to be configured appropriately for the intended user and workspace.

Where chairs in this archive may be considered

Products not identified as EN 1335 compliant can be relevant where that standard is not a mandatory requirement, subject to the chair’s stated use and the buyer’s assessment. Common examples include spaces with varied or occasional seating needs.

• Meeting and boardroom rooms, where occupants may use chairs for shorter periods.
• Reception, visitor and waiting areas.
• Collaboration zones and project spaces.
• Breakout areas or touchdown settings.
• Home or hybrid-working environments, where requirements may differ from a corporate workstation specification.

These are not automatic recommendations. Time spent seated, the type of work undertaken, accessibility needs and local workplace procedures can all affect whether a particular chair is appropriate.

How to assess a chair without an EN 1335 designation

Start with the role the chair will perform, rather than treating compliance status as the only selection criterion. For example, a visitor chair and a task chair may be visually similar while serving very different purposes. Check the product description, dimensions, adjustment options, materials and intended application.

For desk work, consider the relationship between the chair, desk height, display position and user. Adjustable seat height, back support, armrests and movement mechanisms may be relevant, but the appropriate combination depends on the chair model and the people using it. For an overview of the practical selection process, see our guide on how to choose an office chair.

Questions to consider before specifying

• Is EN 1335 explicitly required by the project brief, employer policy or client?
• Will the chair be used for regular individual desk work or occasional seating?
• What information is available for the exact chair model and configuration?
• Which adjustments are needed for the expected users and tasks?
• Are there site-specific requirements relating to ergonomics, maintenance or accessibility?
• Does the product’s intended use align with the room and workstation layout?

Do not rely on compliance status alone

Compliance information should be used alongside, not instead of, a wider furniture specification. A product marked “No” here may simply not carry an identified EN 1335 designation within its listing; it does not establish why that is the case. Where formal confirmation is necessary, request and review the relevant technical documentation for the particular product before making a purchasing decision.

Likewise, do not assume that all chairs in the same family, finish or configuration have identical documentation. Changes to bases, mechanisms, arms or other options can affect the product being specified. Keep the final schedule precise, especially when ordering several variants for different workplace settings.

Related office seating at Myntwork

This filter is a useful starting point for reviewing chairs against a defined standard requirement, but it is not a replacement for comparing the full range of product characteristics. Browse Myntwork’s wider collection of office chairs to compare seating for workstations, meeting spaces and other office environments, then use the individual product information to refine your selection.