Product details
- Brand
- Steelcase
- Color / finish
- Cogent Connect Sailor 5S95 / Merle dark frame
- Product type
- Responsive conference and office chair
Description
SILQ is a streamlined chair for meeting rooms, shared work areas and personal desks where minimal setup is appealing. Its frame structure responds as you sit and recline, reducing the need to adjust separate tension and back-position controls. The upholstered surface and slim arms give it a distinctive furniture-like profile.
The listed Sailor fabric and dark Merle frame define this configuration. Pneumatic height adjustment helps bring the seat to the work surface, while the supplied hard-floor casters support repositioning. Choose SILQ by checking its fixed seat and arm geometry as carefully as its appearance.
Features
- Responsive recline: the structure changes with the sitter's movement rather than relying on a bank of manual controls.
- Simple seat-height control: raise or lower the chair using its pneumatic adjustment.
- Fixed arms: provide a stable support position relative to the seat.
- Slim upholstered form: keeps the back and seat visually integrated.
- Five-star rolling base: supports swivel movement and repositioning around the workspace.
- Hard-floor casters: are specifically identified in this listing.
Specifications
- Seat height
- 16¼–20⅞ in
- Overall width
- 25½ in
- Overall depth
- 23½ in
| Series | SILQ 418 |
|---|---|
| Listed textile | Cogent Connect Sailor 5S95 |
| Frame finish | Merle dark |
| Seat-height range | 16¼–20⅞ in |
| Overall height | 37½–42¼ in |
| Overall width / depth | 25½ W × 23½ D in |
| Arms | Fixed |
| Manual control | Seat height |
| Manufacturer user rating | 300 lb |
| Caster configuration | Hard-floor type |
Check fixed geometry before choosing
SILQ does not provide a task chair's independent seat-depth slider, arm-pad adjustments or separate lumbar-height setting. Those omissions make setup simpler, but they also make an individual fit check especially valuable. Leave room around the base for turning and behind the chair for movement.
| Seat fit | Compare the cushion's front edge and back contact in your usual sitting position. |
|---|---|
| Arm clearance | Make sure the fixed arms clear the desk or table apron. |
| Work height | Use the published seat-height range to plan keyboard and foot position. |
| Recline preference | Try the responsive movement if you normally prefer a firmly locked backrest. |
| Finish match | Use the listed fabric code when confirming color; screen images are not physical samples. |
Useful where people change seats
In a meeting or shared workspace, SILQ can reduce the time spent learning another chair's controls. Set the height for the table, place your feet on a suitable support and let the chair respond as you shift position.
For a personal workstation, first decide whether its movement and fixed geometry meet your needs. A chair with more manual adjustments may suit a user who needs a very particular arm position or a selectable recline stop.
What's included
- Steelcase SILQ chair in the specified Sailor/Merle configuration
- Fixed arms and five-star base
- Listed hard-floor casters
This is a chair-height configuration. A headrest, stool cylinder and alternative finishes are not included.
Common questions
Does SILQ recline without a tension knob?
Yes. Its responsive structure supports reclining movement without requiring a separate manual tension adjustment.
Can I adjust the armrests?
The pictured configuration has fixed arms. Check their relationship to your work surface before ordering.
Is it a standing-desk stool?
No. The listed chair uses a conventional 16¼–20⅞ in seat-height range. SILQ stools are separate products.
Why should I use the fabric code?
Sailor 5S95 identifies the specified textile more precisely than an on-screen color impression. Confirm the finish if matching other furniture is important.
Product information & sources
Sailor fabric, Merle frame and hard-floor wheels follow the catalog title. The gallery confirms the fixed-arm chair form but should not be used as a physical fabric sample. Manufacturer chair dimensions exclude the separate stool configuration. Steelcase SILQ manufacturer features and dimensions; Steelcase SILQ specification guide. Reviewed September 2026.
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