Thin office chair usually means a slim-profile desk chair with either a thin ribbed pad or a stretched mesh panel instead of a deep cushion. In this range, the narrowest measured office-chair formats are 59 x 61 cm in plan, with low-back versions at 90–100 cm high and high-back versions at 109–119 cm high, so the main choice is back height, upholstery and seat-height range rather than footprint.
On this page
- What counts as a slim desk chair here?
- How do you choose a thin office chair?
- Which measured criteria matter most?
- Thin office chair comparison table
- What does it cost and what does delivery involve?
- What mistakes do buyers make with slim-profile office chairs?
- Frequently asked questions
If you want the shortest visual profile, look first at the low-back ribbed leather and low-back mesh formats, both 59 x 61 x 90–100 cm. If you want the same slim footprint with a taller back, the high-back ribbed leather and high-back mesh formats stay at 59 x 61 cm and rise to 109–119 cm.
For background on what defines this furniture type, see office chair. Within the shop’s office seating, the key point is simple: here, “thin” means slim-profile construction, not a published pad-thickness figure, because pad thickness and chair weight are not published for these models.
What counts as a slim desk chair here?
A slim desk chair here is one with a 59 x 61 cm footprint and a visually light build: either a thin ribbed leather pad or a mesh panel on an aluminium frame, rather than a deeper soft-pad seat. That keeps the chair compact in plan while changing how much visual bulk you see from the side.
The office-chair collection has 38 models priced from €179 to €409 at Eames Office Chairs. Within that range, the measured slim-profile options break down into five main groups.
Low-back ribbed leather office chair (EA117 style): €299–€344 across 4 listings, overall 59 × 61 × 90–100 cm, seat height 45–55 cm, backrest 45 cm, seat depth 46 cm, armrests 68–78 cm. These use genuine leather on the seat and the front of the backrest, with colour-matched matching leather on the underside and outer back, on a polished aluminium five-star base.
High-back ribbed leather office chair (EA119 style): €339–€349 across 5 listings, overall 59 × 61 × 109–119 cm, seat height 45–55 cm, backrest 63 cm, seat depth 45 cm, armrests 67–77 cm. Upholstery is the same leather construction as above, again with a polished aluminium base.
Low-back mesh office chair (EA117 mesh style): €299–€313 across 3 listings, overall 59 × 61 × 90–100 cm, seat height 45–55 cm, backrest 45 cm, seat depth 46 cm, armrests 68–78 cm. These use breathable mesh on a polished chromed-aluminium frame, not leather.
High-back mesh office chair (EA119 mesh style): €299–€319 across 3 listings, overall 59 × 61 × 109–119 cm. These use breathable mesh on a polished chromed-aluminium frame, not leather.
The thicker-looking alternatives are the soft-pad office chairs: low-back soft-pad leather (EA217 style) at €329–€349, overall 59 × 61 × 90–100 cm, and high-back soft-pad leather (EA219 style) at €344–€379, overall 59 × 63 × 109–119 cm. They are still compact, but they read less “thin” visually because of the deeper cushion sections.
How do you choose a thin office chair?
Choose by four measured points first: overall footprint, back height, seat-height range and seat depth. Once those fit your desk and room, choose between leather, mesh and soft-pad construction based on the look you want and how much visible bulk you want the chair to have.
Start with footprint. The slim office-chair families here are remarkably consistent: most are 59 cm wide and 61 cm deep. That means a low-back ribbed leather chair such as the Eames office chair EA 117 Orange Leather Thin pad Low back Replica is €299 and 59 x 61 x 90 cm (W x L x H), while the Eames office chair EA 117 White Leather Thin pad Low back Replica is €329 and 59 x 61 x 90 cm (W x L x H).
Then decide on back height. Low-back versions keep the profile lower in the room. Examples include the The Best Eames Office Chair EA117 Camel Leather – Low Back Thin Pad Ripped at €309, 59 x 61 x 90 cm (W x L x H), the Best Eames office chair EA 117 Tan Brown Thin Pad Low Back Replica at €344, 59 x 61 x 90 cm (W x L x H), and the Eames ThinPad Office Chair Dark Brown Leather – Replica – Low back at €349, 59 x 61 x 90 cm (W x L x H).
If you prefer the same footprint with a taller back, look at high-back versions such as the Eames Thin Pad Office Chair EA119 Black Leather – Replica – High Back at €349, 59 x 61 x 109 cm (W x L x H), the Eames Thin Pad Office EA 119 Chair Camel Leather – Replica – High Back at €349, 59 x 61 x 109 cm (W x L x H), and the Affordable Eames office chair EA 119 Tan Brown High Back Thin Pad Replica at €349, 59 x 61 x 109 cm (W x L x H).
If seat-height setup is your sticking point, use the published ranges. Ribbed low-back and ribbed high-back models adjust from 45–55 cm. Low-back soft-pad and high-back soft-pad models adjust from 52–62 cm. If you are matching a lower desk or want more setup context, this guide on an office chair for a short person is the most relevant next read.
For a broader overview of formats, the page on types of office chairs helps place slim ribbed chairs, mesh task chairs and lobby chairs side by side.
Which measured criteria matter most?
The decisive criteria are width and depth first, then backrest height, seat depth, armrest height and upholstery. Those figures tell you whether the chair fits the desk opening, clears the tabletop and looks light enough for the room without guessing from photos.
Width and depth matter because they determine floor footprint. The slim ribbed and mesh families stay at 59 × 61 cm. The high-back soft-pad family is slightly deeper at 59 × 63 cm. That 2 cm difference is small, but if you are planning around a narrow bedroom desk or alcove, it is worth noting alongside this guide to a desk chair for a bedroom.
Backrest height matters because it changes the silhouette. Low-back ribbed and low-back mesh chairs publish a 45 cm backrest. High-back ribbed chairs publish a 63 cm backrest. Low-back soft-pad chairs publish 41 cm, and high-back soft-pad chairs publish 60 cm.
Seat depth matters if you want the seat itself to stay compact. Low-back and mesh ribbed formats publish 46 cm or 45 cm seat depth, while soft-pad models publish 42 cm. Armrest height matters for desk clearance: low-back ribbed and mesh chairs publish 68–78 cm, high-back ribbed publish 67–77 cm, low-back soft-pad publish 68–78 cm and high-back soft-pad publish 67–77 cm. The low-back soft-pad note specifically says the armrests clear a 75 cm desk.
Upholstery is also a practical choice. The shop sells leather, PU leather and mesh upholstery, not fabric upholstery. On leather office chairs, genuine leather is on the seat and the front of the backrest, with colour-matched matching leather on the underside and the outer back. Mesh chairs are mesh, not leather. For leather care, wipe with a dry or barely damp cloth, avoid abrasive or solvent cleaners and keep the chair out of direct sun, especially white leather.
If you want more on choosing among the office-chair lines already sold here, these pages help: how to find the best ways to buy an Eames Office chair, EA117 management office chair overview, replica office chair buyer’s guide and modern office ideas with office chair replicas.
Thin office chair comparison table
The table below compares the shop’s measured slim-profile and related office-chair types using only published figures. Pad thickness and chair weight are not published for these models, so they are not included.
| Model type | Overall size | Seat height | Seat depth | Backrest | Upholstery | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low-back ribbed leather office chair (EA117 style) | 59 × 61 × 90–100 cm | 45–55 cm | 46 cm | 45 cm | Genuine leather on the seat and the front of the backrest; colour-matched matching leather on the underside and outer back | €299–€344 |
| Low-back mesh office chair (EA117 mesh style) | 59 × 61 × 90–100 cm | 45–55 cm | 46 cm | 45 cm | Breathable mesh on a polished chromed-aluminium frame | €299–€313 |
| High-back ribbed leather office chair (EA119 style) | 59 × 61 × 109–119 cm | 45–55 cm | 45 cm | 63 cm | Genuine leather on the seat and the front of the backrest; colour-matched matching leather on the underside and outer back | €339–€349 |
| High-back mesh office chair (EA119 mesh style) | 59 × 61 × 109–119 cm | not published | not published | not published | Breathable mesh on a polished chromed-aluminium frame | €299–€319 |
| Low-back soft-pad leather office chair (EA217 style) | 59 × 61 × 90–100 cm | 52–62 cm | 42 cm | 41 cm | Genuine leather on the seat and the front of the backrest; colour-matched matching leather on the underside and outer back | €329–€349 |
| High-back soft-pad leather office chair (EA219 style) | 59 × 63 × 109–119 cm | 52–62 cm | 42 cm | 60 cm | Genuine leather on the seat and the front of the backrest; colour-matched matching leather on the underside and outer back | €344–€379 |
| D200 / D211 / D222 high-back mesh chair | not published | Seat height adjustable (range not published) | Adjustable seat depth | High back with height- and angle-adjustable neck pillow | Breathable mesh back, polyester/nylon and reinforced metal, fire-retardant high-resilience foam | €179 |
What does it cost and what does delivery involve?
Slim-profile office chairs here start at €179 for the D-series mesh chairs and run to €409 across the office-chair category, with the ribbed leather thin-pad options mostly in the €299–€349 range. Delivery is free to the 25 checkout countries, the price shown is the price paid and nothing extra is collected on delivery in those countries.
Orders are dispatched within 1–2 working days of confirmation and delivery typically arrives within 6–9 working days door to door. Delivery is by DPD courier, fully tracked, and tracking details are emailed as soon as the order is dispatched. Weekend delivery is not part of the standard service.
Most single-product orders ship in one package. Larger items may arrive in several boxes, and multi-item orders may be split across deliveries but are dispatched together. Each piece is inspected before boxing. Keep the original packaging during the 14-day return window because returns must be repacked in it.
Delivery is free to Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Bulgaria, Greece, Malta and Cyprus are not offered at checkout; customers there must email support@decomica.com before ordering.
The wider catalogue may help if you are planning a full room: Designer Lighting has 4 models at €190–€479, Dining Chairs has 17 models at €90–€249, Eames Lounge Chairs has 39 models at €275–€1199, Le Corbusier has 8 models at €639–€849, Accessories has 6 models at €139–€479, Rocking Chairs has 3 models at €149, and Special Offers has 13 models at €90–€849.
What mistakes do buyers make with slim-profile office chairs?
The most common mistakes are assuming all slim chairs are the same height, assuming all leather surfaces are the same material throughout, and ignoring armrest and seat-height measurements. A chair can share the same 59 x 61 cm footprint as another model and still sit differently at the desk.
Mistake one is treating low-back and high-back versions as interchangeable. They are not. A low-back ribbed chair sits at 90–100 cm overall, while a high-back ribbed chair sits at 109–119 cm. If you want less visible chair above desk level, pick low-back.
Mistake two is calling every office-chair surface genuine leather. On the leather office chairs here, genuine leather is on the seat and the front of the backrest, with colour-matched matching leather on the underside and outer back. Mesh chairs are not leather chairs, and the shop does not sell fabric upholstery.
Mistake three is choosing by appearance only. The D200, D211 and D222 high-back mesh chairs cost €179 and add adjustable lumbar support, height- and angle-adjustable neck pillow, 3-level recline, adjustable seat height and depth, 360° swivel and a 150 kg rating, but their overall size is not published. If you need a full dimensional match to a specific desk opening, choose from the lines with published overall size.
Finally, do not guess on returns or support. You have 14 days from delivery to request a return, items must be unused and in their original packaging, and nothing may be sent back without return authorisation from support@decomica.com. For a change of mind, the refund is made minus a €40 return fee covering DPD collection. If an item is faulty, damaged in transit or wrong, collection is free and the shop arranges a replacement or full refund.
Frequently asked questions
Is a low-back model the smallest option?
Visually, yes. The low-back ribbed leather and low-back mesh formats are the shortest slim-profile office-chair types listed at 59 × 61 × 90–100 cm. They use the same 59 × 61 cm footprint as their high-back equivalents but keep the overall height lower.
Are these office chairs all genuine leather?
No. The leather office chairs have genuine leather on the seat and the front of the backrest, with colour-matched matching leather on the underside and outer back. Mesh office chairs are mesh, not leather. The shop sells leather, PU leather and mesh upholstery, not fabric upholstery and not bonded leather.
How long does delivery take?
Orders are dispatched within 1–2 working days of confirmation. Delivery typically arrives within 6–9 working days door to door by fully tracked DPD, and tracking details are emailed when the order is dispatched.
Do all office chairs have the same return and warranty terms?
Yes. The published policies apply shop-wide: free tracked DPD delivery to the 25 checkout countries, 14 days from delivery to request a return, a €40 return fee for a change-of-mind return collection, free collection for faulty or damaged items, and a 2-year warranty against manufacturing defects.
Decomica sells reproductions inspired by mid-century designs, identified as such on every product page; they are not made, licensed or endorsed by the original manufacturers or licence holders. The D-series office chairs are Decomica’s own designs.
Last checked: 2026-10-24
Author: Decomica Editorial
