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Gravity | Highback Patient Chair

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The Gravity Highback Patient Chair is purpose-built for long-term care, senior living, and healthcare environments. It combines ergonomic support with heavy‑duty construction to deliver lasting comfort and safety for patients and residents. The reinforced steel frame supports up to 500 lb and meets ANSI/BIFMA X5.4 and X5.11 standards for durable public and lounge seating.

  • Therapeutic flex back and lumbar support feature contoured foam with 25% plant-based materials for targeted pressure relief and sustained comfort.
  • Medical-grade upholstery options include antibacterial and antimicrobial fabrics with 76 Spectone colors to match facility aesthetics.
  • Wall-saving frame and replaceable components with removable Velcro back covers, field-replaceable arms (polyurethane or wood), and easy-clean seat covers for easy maintenance.
  • Safety and compliance meet CA TB117-2013 flame retardant standards and BIFMA air quality certifications for healthcare use.
  • Customization and durability offer steel arms in polyurethane colors (black, taupe, Sterling Grey) or wood arms (9 standard stains, custom matches). Upholstery is removable and interchangeable by piece, at no extra cost, with compression-fit polymer glides for floor protection.

Ideal for hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and rehab centers, the Gravity chair provides clinical-grade comfort and unmatched durability—designed to withstand daily use while maintaining a professional, therapeutic environment.

Specifications

GRAVITY Specification Sheet

FRAME CONSTRUCTION

  • Frame: Combination of 14 & 16 gauge 1" O.D. welded steel tube. Welds are ground smooth for safety and uniformity. Stretcher bars provide seat support. All connections are metal-to-metal. Integrated steel arm included.

SEAT AND BACK CONSTRUCTION

Seat:

  • Upholstery over hi-resiliency molded foam (25% sustainable plant-based substitute).
  • Welded inner seat armature made of 11 GA flat steel and 16 GA square steel.
  • Elastic webbing straps for suspension.
  • Seat covers are removable (hook and loop, zipper locked).
  • Attached to frame with four 1/4-20 fasteners.

Back:

  • Upholstery over hi-resiliency molded foam (25% sustainable plant-based substitute).
  • Welded inner back armature made of 5/8" round 16 GA steel and 1" square 16 GA steel.
  • Contoured foam with lumbar support.
  • Back covers are removable (hook and loop locked).
  • Attached to frame with two 1/4-20 bolts.

Foam:

  • 3.0 to 3.2 PCF density, performs like regular cut foam.
  • Meets Federal Motor Vehicle Standard MVS S302 and California Bulletin No. 117 (TB117-2013) for flame retardants.

ARM CONSTRUCTION

Polyurethane:

  • Optional self-skinned urethane arm caps over 1/8" thick steel plate.
  • Attached with 1/4-20 bolts. Field replaceable.

Wood:

  • Attached with 7/8" deep threaded wood screws.
  • Finishes: natural, Spec’s standards, or custom stain (water-based, UV-cured).
  • Passes BIFMA Air Quality Standards. Field replaceable.

FEET CONSTRUCTION

Glides:

  • Compression-fit injection molded polymer glides (front).
  • Injected molded polymer glides (rear).

CERTIFICATIONS

  • ANSI/BIFMA X5.4 Public & Lounge Seating
  • ANSI/BIFMA X5.11 General-Purpose Large Occupant Office Chairs

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  • Extended lead time! Typically ships in  6+ weeks.
Delivery & Returns

RETURNS: All contract furniture is made to order and cannot be returned for a refund. Simplova may approve some items for return but will be subject to a restocking fee.

CHANGES AND CANCELLATIONS: Orders that have been scheduled for production may not be changed. All changes including reconsignments to orders previously acknowledged must be requested in writing and are subject to approval. Requests for changes are not deemed accepted until confirmed by the manufacturer. In the event a revision is accepted, change fees may apply.

DELIVERIES BY COURIER/COMMON CARRIER & FREIGHT CLAIMS: The buyer, or buyer's representative, must be present at the time of delivery of the product to sign for and acknowledge correctness of the count and condition of the product being delivered. In the event of shortage or damage of product delivered by a common carrier other than Simplova, the Buyer will be required to file the appropriate claim with that carrier and will hold Simplova harmless from this claim.

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