Virco N2 Series Ergonomic School Stack Chair - 16" Seat Height (Virco N216)

Name: Virco N2 Series Ergonomic School Stack Chair - 16" Seat Height (Virco N216)
Brand: Virco
SKU: CHAIR-N216-BLK01-CHRM
Price: 83.85 USD
Availability: InStock

The chair's ergonomic design promotes students' well-being. It alleviates chronic back, neck, and shoulder pain caused by sitting on poorly designed school furniture for long hours.

Virco N2 Series Ergonomic School Stack Chair - 16" Seat Height (Virco N216)

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$83.85

Recommended Grade Level: 3rd - 4th Grade.

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SKU: CHAIR-N216-BLK01-CHRM

Lead Time: 2 - 8 Weeks

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Model#: N216
10-year manufacturer's warranty
No Assembly Required

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Made in America

This product is produced & manufactured in the USA with American workers and is regulated by the FTC.

BIFMA

This item meets high quality ANSI/BIFMA standards for comfort, safety, sustainability, and durability in furniture.

Green Guard

This product complies with strict chemical emissions limits and meets the indoor air quality pollutant standards for sensitive environments such as indoor schools or offices.

CPSIA

This product complies with the US Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act for children's products.

Stackable

This item can safely be stacked to save space and to promote easy transport of the product.

Product Details

N2 Series Stacking Chair 16" seat height, ergonomically contoured polypropylene shell, steel frame nylon-base swivel glides. Ideal for 3rd and 4th Grades. This model can be stacked up to 8 chairs high.

Flexible Plastic Seat Shell
The one-piece shell consists of injection-molded polypropylene. Color is evenly dispersed throughout the plastic for a clean even appearance. The face of the shell is textured and has molded reinforcing ribs for strength. It is permanently attached to the frame with six unexposed steel rivets.

Product Features

Recommended Grade Level For This Item Is 3rd – 4th Grade
The Seat Shall Have Contoured Wrap-Around Flexible Ribs, Which Are Dynamically Tuned To Allow Upper Back To Flex More Easily Than The Lower Sections, A Key To Combining Comfort With Support.
Can Be Stacked 8-High
Both Sides Of The Shell Shall Be Textured And Have An Attractive Handhold In The Upper Portion Of The Back With Smooth Edges For Ease Of Carrying Chairs

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Early Learning Product Overview Virco ANSI-BIFMA N2 Series

Benefits of a Virco N2 Series Ergonomic School Chair

The ergonomic school chair provides numerous significant benefits for students' health, comfort, and learning. The contoured and flexible backrest is designed to support the natural curvature of the spine properly, promoting correct spinal alignment while seated. It helps reduce back pain and muscular fatigue. The textured, molded polypropylene seat is contoured to cradle the body optimally for proper posture. Students can remain comfortably seated without restlessness or the urge to slouch. It enables greater focus on classroom lessons and activities. The chairs are lightweight and easily stackable, making transport and storage efficient. Here are some of the benefits of this chair.

Improved Posture
The contoured backrest and molded polypropylene seat are thoughtfully designed to cradle the natural S-shape of the spine and guide the back into proper alignment while seated. The chair helps students maintain an upright, balanced posture by reducing slouching and hunching. It helps minimize stress and strain on the back muscles, discs, and ligaments. Learning correct seated posture at a young age can provide lifelong orthopedic benefits.
Enhanced Comfort
The flexing backrest adjusts to allow the upper back to flex more easily. The lumbar support provided by this chair enables students to remain comfortably seated for prolonged periods without restlessness, fidgeting, or fatigue. The textured material and steel tubular frame offer stability and shock absorption for superior comfort compared to standard school chairs.
Increased Concentration
The chair's proper ergonomic support and comfort allow students to focus on classroom learning without discomfort. The contoured back keeps the spine healthy. It avoids muscle fatigue that causes fidgeting and loss of attention. The comfort-engineered seat promotes optimal posture, so students need not shift positions or slouch continually.
Durable Construction
The heavy-duty steel tubing frame and molded polypropylene seat are made to withstand years of continuous daily use under high-traffic school conditions. Its rugged construction meets stringent BIFMA standards for safety and durability. The chair has no moving parts. So, it reduces the potential for breakage and maintenance needs. Its exceptional build quality provides long-lasting value for schools.
Health Benefits
The optimized ergonomic design helps prevent chronic back, shoulder, and neck pain often caused by poorly designed school chairs that lack lumbar support. The contoured backrest promotes healthy posture and spinal positioning by properly aligning the spine. The chair allows students to sit comfortably for hours without muscular strain.
Ease of Maintenance
The Virco N2 Series Ergonomic School Chair is easy to maintain, thanks to its design featuring materials that simplify cleaning. This ensures a hygienic environment in educational settings, which is essential for both student health and classroom tidiness. Its durability also minimizes the need for frequent replacements.

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Product Specs

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adjustable height	No	assembly	No Assembly Required
frame material	Tubular Steel	grades age	3rd - 4th Grade
leg option	4-Leg	stackable	Yes
warranty	10-year manufacturer's warranty	weight	7.08 lbs
glide style	Nylon Glides	maximum stack height	8
seat & back material	Molded Polypropylene Shell	model #	N216
number of cartons	1

Dimensions

height	27.625 in	length	21.5 in
width	16.875 in	seat height	16 in

Frequently Asked Questions

: The contoured backrest dynamically adapts to the natural curve of students' spines to provide customized lumbar support. This proper ergonomic positioning keeps students comfortable and avoids distractions from back or neck pain or the urge to slouch, which breaks concentration. The seat is engineered to provide comfort that enhances attentiveness.
: The chair is constructed of polypropylene and tubular steel. The injection-molded polypropylene shell has ergonomic contours that flex to conform to students' bodies. It provides healthy spinal alignment in growing children. The tubular steel frame provides stability and absorbs shock for superior comfort. It combines to form an ergonomic design that reduces pain and strain.
: The chair's ergonomic design benefits students’ posture by developing correct habits at an early age. The ergonomically contoured polypropylene shell contours to the spine's natural S-shape. It helps guide proper upright alignment, reducing students' hunching or slouching. Students develop lifelong habits of healthy posture that minimize orthopedic issues instead of learning to slouch.
: Yes, the ergonomic chair is GREENGUARD certified for meeting strict indoor air quality emissions standards that help protect student health in school environments. The design complies with ANSI/BIFMA industry ergonomics, safety, and durability standards. Virco's chairs adhere to the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) regarding lead and other toxins.