Product details
- Brand
- Steelcase
- Color / finish
- Buzz2 Black fabric / black base
- Product type
- Armless adjustable task chair
Description
An armless Leap gives you the core adjustments of the Leap task-chair platform with an unobstructed approach to the desk. There are no arm pads to position or move around when pulling close to a work surface. The black fabric seat, upholstered back and black base create a consistent finish for a personal office or shared workstation.
LiveBack allows the backrest to change shape as you move. Separate adjustments let you position the lumbar support, set lower-back firmness and choose upper-back recline resistance. The seat slides to change the usable depth, making front-edge clearance a fit setting rather than a fixed compromise.
Features
- Armless sides: leave the approach to the desk open and eliminate armrest-to-apron interference.
- LiveBack construction: allows the backrest to flex with changes in seated posture.
- Adjustable seat depth: moves through 3 inches of travel to tune thigh support.
- Lumbar and firmness controls: let you position lower-back contact and adjust its resistance.
- Five-position back stop: limits backward travel at selectable positions; recline tension is adjusted separately.
- Carpet casters: match the wheel type specified for this black-base configuration.
Specifications
- Seat width
- 19¼ in
- Seat-depth travel
- 3 in
- Back-stop settings
- 5
| Chair family | Leap 462 Series |
|---|---|
| Upholstery | Buzz2 Black fabric |
| Arms / headrest | Neither included |
| Seat width | 19¼ in |
| Functional seat depth | 15¾–18¾ in |
| Seat-depth adjustment | 3 in |
| Seat height in original listing | 16½–21½ in; cylinder confirmation recommended |
| Back controls | Lumbar height, lower-back firmness and upper-back tension |
| Base / wheels | Black five-star base / carpet casters |
| Listed user rating | 300 lb |
The original offer lists a 16½–21½ in seat range, while Steelcase's standard-cylinder guide lists 15½–20½ in. Cylinder specification is unresolved for this offer; confirm its measured range if minimum or maximum height determines the fit.
Where an armless Leap makes sense
Armless construction changes how you use the workstation. It can make entry and movement easier, but it does not reduce the base footprint or provide a place to rest your elbows. Evaluate it together with your desktop, keyboard position and usual working posture.
| Desk approach | Useful when a desk apron or narrow working opening obstructs conventional armrests. |
|---|---|
| Forearm support | Plan where your arms will rest during keyboard or mouse work; the chair provides no arm pads. |
| Seat fit | Set depth with your back against the backrest and space behind your knees. |
| Room layout | Allow room for the rolling base and for the backrest to recline. |
| Floor surface | The specified wheels are intended for carpet; check any proposed hard-floor substitution. |
Dial in back support separately
Start with seat height and depth, then move the lumbar support to a comfortable contact point. Use the lower-back firmness control for that part of the backrest and the upper-back tension control for reclining resistance. The back-stop setting determines how far you can lean, rather than replacing those adjustments.
What's included
- Buzz2 Black Steelcase Leap chair with black base
- Armless configuration without headrest
- Standard carpet casters
This offer does not include an armrest or headrest conversion kit.
Common questions
Does this Leap include adjustable arms?
No. This is the armless configuration, as identified by its product title and photograph.
Can the seat slide forward?
Yes. The Leap seat-depth mechanism provides 3 inches of travel, separate from pneumatic height adjustment.
Does each back-stop setting lock the recline rigidly?
The control limits backward movement. It should not be treated as a rigid lock at five independent angles.
Which seat-height range applies?
The listing and standard-cylinder guide differ. Confirm the supplied cylinder and measured range before ordering if a specific seat height is essential.
Product information & sources
Armless construction, Buzz2 Black, carpet casters and the conservative user rating follow this offer. Published Leap adjustment dimensions are separated from the unresolved catalog seat-height range. Steelcase Leap features and controls; Steelcase Leap dimensions and cylinder options. Reviewed September 2026.
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