Product details
- Brand
- HON
- Color / finish
- Black fabric seat / black mesh back and frame
- Product type
- Mid-back mesh office task chair
Description
This Ignition configuration pairs the open feel of a mesh backrest with the cushioning of an upholstered seat. The padded seat is a useful distinction when comparing it with all-mesh chairs: your weight rests on a covered cushion while air can circulate through the separate back.
The HIWM2 platform provides several ways to refine fit. Adjust the backrest height, slide the seat, set the arm spacing and tune the recline tension. Its black finish and rolling five-star base suit an individual office, computer desk or shared workspace where a traditional task-chair layout is preferred.
Features
- Mesh back with height adjustment: reposition the backrest rather than treating its contour as a fixed point.
- Padded fabric seat: a cushioned seating surface complements the breathable back.
- Seat glide: move the seat cushion forward or backward to change usable depth.
- Adjustable task arms: height and width settings bring support closer to your usual working position.
- Dual-action synchro-tilt: the back reclines more than the seat as you lean, with adjustable resistance.
- Everyday mobility: pneumatic height, swivel and caster movement help position the chair at a desk.
Specifications
- Seat
- Padded fabric
- Back
- Height adjustable
- User capacity
- 300 lb
| HON model family | Ignition HIWM2 |
|---|---|
| Catalog item | HONIW103CU10 |
| Seat surface | Black fabric over cushioning |
| Back | Black mesh, height adjustable |
| Arms | Height and width adjustable |
| Seat controls | Pneumatic height and seat glide |
| Recline controls | Synchro-tilt, tension and tilt lock |
| Rated user capacity | 300 lb |
| Base | Five-star reinforced resin caster base |
| Headrest | Not included |
Adjust the back and seat together
The back-height control and the seat glide solve different fit problems. Raising the back changes where its contour meets your torso. Moving the seat changes the distance from that back support to the front edge beneath your thighs. Start with both near the middle of their travel, then make small changes while seated.
| Feet and desk height | Choose a height that works with the keyboard and leaves your feet supported. |
|---|---|
| Back contact | Move the backrest until its contour sits comfortably against you when you sit fully back. |
| Seat-front clearance | Slide the cushion so there is a small clear space behind your knees. |
| Arm spacing | Bring the pads near your elbows without pushing your shoulders outward. |
| Recline resistance | Adjust tension so leaning back feels controlled rather than abrupt or difficult. |
A padded-seat option for desk work
This version is a useful comparison point if you like mesh ventilation but prefer a fabric cushion beneath you. The black upholstery coordinates easily with existing desks and storage. Follow the supplied textile-care instructions when cleaning the seat.
What's included
- One black HON Ignition HIWM2 task chair
- Padded fabric seat, mesh back and adjustable arms
- Five-star base with casters
Assembly is required. A headrest, footrest and floor mat are separate and are not established as included.
Common questions
Is this an all-mesh Ignition 2.0?
No. This listing identifies the original HIWM2/IW103 configuration with a padded fabric seat and mesh back.
Does the backrest move up and down?
Yes. Back-height adjustment is a confirmed feature of the HIWM2 platform and this catalog item.
Can the seat depth be changed?
Yes. A seat-glide mechanism moves the cushion forward or backward relative to the backrest.
Are the arms fixed?
No. The supplied task arms adjust in height and width. Additional pivoting or sliding arm-pad functions are not confirmed.
Product information & sources
Specifications apply to the original HIWM2/IW103 chair with a padded fabric seat and height-adjustable mesh back. Later Ignition 2.0 configurations differ. HON official Ignition brochure: original and 2.0 distinctions; HON official 2019 seating pricer: HIWM2 platform; HON manufacturer item record syndicated by Eakes. Reviewed September 2026.
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