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Midway | Bariatric Chair | Highback Option
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Midway | Bariatric Chair | Highback Option

Spec Furniture

Upgrade your waiting areas with the Midway Bariatric Chairs by Spec—engineered for high-traffic environments like hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities. Designed to support up to 750 lbs, these durable chairs combine strength, comfort, and sleek design in a space-saving footprint.

Why Choose Midway Bariatric Chairs?

✔ Heavy-Duty Construction – Fully welded 1.25" steel frame with 750 lb dynamic load rating, meeting ANSI/BIFMA X5.11 standards for large occupant seating.

✔ Healthcare & Commercial Grade – Ideal for medical waiting rooms, bariatric patient areas, and high-use public spaces.

✔ Easy Maintenance – Removable Velcro® back covers and replaceable seats ensure long-term usability with minimal downtime.

✔ Customizable Comfort – Optional flex back support and multiple arm options (polyurethane or wood in various finishes).

✔ Sustainable Materials – Features 25% plant-based foam, 100% recycled plastic seat pans, and meets CA TB117-2013 flammability standards.

Perfect for Tight Spaces Without Sacrificing Strength

The Midway Bariatric Series offers a 30” wide seat with reinforced elastic webbing and steel armature for superior weight distribution. Whether used as freestanding or connected seating, these chairs provide reliability and style in any setting.

Available Options:

  • Fire barrier upholstery

  • Wood or polyurethane arms (multiple colors & stains)

  • Modular connecting brackets for flexible configurations

Invest in durable, comfortable, and code-compliant seating designed for bariatric patients and high-capacity environments. Explore the Midway Bariatric Collection today!

Specifications

MIDWAY Specification Sheet

MATERIALS BREAKDOWN

FRAME CONSTRUCTION

  • FRAME: Constructed of seam-welded flash-controlled steel tubing (1-1/4" O.D., 14 Gauge). Welds at joints are ground smooth. Stretcher bars welded to the frame provide seat support. All connections are metal-to-metal.

SEAT AND BACK CONSTRUCTION

BACK:

  • Midback, highback, and bariatric models feature mesh pulled over the steel frame, covered with fabric (removable with hook and loop closure).
  • Upholstered cover includes slab foam quilted into the back (25% sustainable plant-based substitute). Midback has an additional 1" slab foam insert for push strength.
  • Bariatric models include elastic webbing straps for extra weight support.

FOAM:

  • Molded foam with 25% sustainable plant-based substitute (3.0–3.2 PCF density). Meets Federal Motor Vehicle Standard MVSS302 and California Bulletin No. 117 (TB117-2013).

SEAT:

  • Standard: Upholstered seat pan made of 100% recycled plastic, 3" thick hi-resiliency polyurethane foam.
  • Bariatric: Hi-resiliency molded foam (25% sustainable substitute) with welded inner seat armature (11 GA flat steel, 3/4" square 16 GA steel). Elastic webbing straps for suspension. Seat covers removable with hook and loop/zipper. Bolted to frame with four 1/4-20 fasteners.

ARM CONSTRUCTION

  • POLYURETHANE: Optional self-skinned urethane arm with 1/8" steel flat plate, attached via mechanical fasteners.
  • WOOD: Hard maple finger-grip arm, attached with mechanical fasteners.

FEET CONSTRUCTION

  • GLIDES: Durable injection-molded plastic glides.

CERTIFICATIONS

  • ANSI/BIFMA X5.11 (General-Purpose Large Occupant Office Chairs)
  • ANSI/BIFMA X5.4 Exceptions

OPTIONS

  • Available as connected seating (refer to price list).
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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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