The Brick Attic Tall Drafting Chair (model 245Z) is a faux-leather office chair on a tall gas lift, with a footring and armrests that flip up out of the way[1]. The seat goes from 60 to 80 cm (about 23.6 to 31.5 in), so it suits a standing desk or a counter, not a regular desk[1].
Key facts
What is it?
It’s an executive-style office chair raised up for a tall work surface. The listing is Brick Attic model 245Z, sold in black, brown and grey, and in packs of one to ten[1]. Brick Attic pitches it at standing desks, drafting tables and counter-height desks[1].
The idea is simple. When the desk is at standing height, you can still sit. You get a perch with a back and arms, and the footring keeps your feet off the floor without dangling.
How high does the seat go?
The listing’s size chart puts the seat at 60–80 cm from the floor, about 23.6 to 31.5 inches[1]. That’s 20 cm (8 in) of lift from the gas cylinder[1]. The chart prints “20.8 in” beside the seat height. That’s a typo; 20.8 in is the seat width.
The bottom of that range is the catch. At 23.6 in, the seat is too high for a fixed desk of around 29 in. This chair is for a desk you raise, a drafting table, or a kitchen counter. Measure your desk at the height you’d sit at before you buy.
The armrests sit 85–105 cm (33.5–41.3 in) off the floor, and the whole chair stands 110–130 cm (43.3–51.2 in) tall[1].
What about the footring and armrests?
The footring is 55 cm (21.6 in) across and sits 24–37 cm (9.4–14.6 in) off the floor[1]. It’s there so your feet have somewhere to rest when the seat is up high. Without one, a tall chair leaves your legs hanging.
The padded armrests flip up 90°. Fold them up and the chair slides under the desk edge[1]. The listing shows only the flip. It doesn’t list height or width adjustment for the arms.
What is the seat made of?
The cover is faux leather over a metal frame, and the fill is sponge foam[1]. The listing’s cushion diagram shows the foam over a layer of springs, and calls the cover wear-resistant and easy to wipe clean[1]. The seat is 53 cm (20.8 in) wide[1].
The back is one continuous padded piece with a diamond-stitched middle[1]. There’s no adjustable lumbar support. Brick Attic says the chair gives “balanced thigh support and pressure relief” for long hours. That’s the maker’s claim, and we haven’t sat in it for a sprint[1].
How sturdy is it, and how long does it take to build?
Brick Attic rates it for up to 250 lb and describes the base as reinforced[1]. The photos show a five-spoke metal base on casters[1]. The chair weighs 36 lb[1].
Assembly takes 15–25 minutes with the included instructions, according to the listing[1]. The size chart says 15. Budget for the longer number, plus one bolt that won’t line up.
What isn’t stated?
Brick Attic has no product page of its own that we could find, so the Amazon listing is the only source. It doesn’t give a warranty, the base diameter, a tilt or recline function, or whether the footring adjusts separately from the seat[1]. The listing’s details table also calls the base a “sled base”, which doesn’t match any of its photos. Ask the seller about any of these before you rely on them. Prices change often, so check the listing for today’s price.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Final Verdict
Get the Brick Attic Tall Drafting Chair if you work at a standing desk or a counter and want to sit at that height with a back, arms and somewhere to put your feet. The 60–80 cm seat range, the footring and the flip-up arms do exactly that job[1]. Skip it for a regular-height desk, and look at a full task chair if you need adjustable lumbar support, tilt or a warranty in writing[1].
Key Takeaways
- Seat height is 60–80 cm (about 23.6–31.5 in), from the listing’s size chart[1].
- It’s a standing-desk chair. It won’t suit a fixed desk of around 29 in.
- Footring and flip-up arms are included; adjustable lumbar and tilt are not[1].
- Rated to 250 lb. Ask the seller about the warranty, which the listing doesn’t state[1].
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the seat-height range?
60–80 cm, about 23.6 to 31.5 inches, from the size chart on the listing[1].
Will it fit under a normal desk?
Not well. Even at its lowest, the seat is 23.6 in high, which is too tall for a typical fixed desk. Fold the arms up and it slides under a raised desk[1].
How much weight does it hold?
Brick Attic rates it for up to 250 lb[1].
Is it real leather?
No. The listing gives the material as faux leather over sponge foam, on a metal frame[1].
Does it have wheels?
Yes. Every listing photo shows a five-spoke base on casters[1].
