Not every great chair needs a motor. Our Manual series skips the built-in electronics and adjusts by hand, which means a lighter, more compact chair, simple mechanical controls, no charging routine for the chair itself. If you prefer fewer features and a simpler chair, this is your series.
It's also sized differently from our Motorized chairs. With no motor to house, Manual models are slimmer and fit comfortably at heights of 5" – 5'10" (our Motorized series fits 5'7" – 6'7"). If you're short on floor space, or tired of keeping one more thing charged, that compact build matters.
Every chair in the series also has a lever for seat height adjustment, with 2.4" of travel, so you can set the chair to suit your desk and your legs.
Within the series, the six models are best understood by how much control you want. Here's the line-up, from simplest to most adjustable.
M30: One Motion, Fully Relaxed
Seat width: 18.9"
The M30 is the simplest chair in the series. A single recline motion lets you lean back and lie nearly flat, with no separate backrest and footrest to manage. Beyond a height lever, there's nothing to fiddle with. It's also the most compact of the four, so it fits small desks and tight corners easily. If you want a chair that's easy to live with, this is it.
M76: Separate Backrest and Footrest, Plus Seat Depth
Seat width: 21"
Step up to the M76 and you control the backrest and footrest separately, so you can sit upright with your feet up, or recline with your legs down. A 2" seat depth adjustment helps you find the right fit for your leg length. It's also the widest seat in the series, great if you like room to settle in. There's no lumbar adjustment, which is exactly why it stays so uncomplicated.
New arrival: the M76-A. It has the same look as the M76, now with lumbar support and power-bank massage, heating, and ventilation, just like the M01.
M110: Built for Hands and Elbows
Seat width: 19.3"
The M110 has separate backrest and footrest control, plus the most adjustable details in the series: 6D armrests, a height-adjustable headrest, and lumbar support control with 2" of adjustment. If you game, type for long stretches, or just care about where your elbows land, this is the one. Fine-tune the armrests until your arms are fully supported.
M01: Manual Control, With Heating, Massage and Ventilation
Seat width: 20.1"
The M01 is the exception in the series. You still adjust it by hand, with separate backrest and footrest control, a 2" seat depth adjustment, and lumbar support control with 2" of adjustment. But it adds heating, massage, and ventilation, powered by a power bank. Because it runs on a power bank rather than a built-in motor system, these features are gentler than on our Motorized chairs. Think of it as a soft touch of comfort, not a full-strength massage.
New Arrivals:
M05: One-Motion Gravity Recline, With a Roomier Seat
Seat width: 20.5"
The M05 is our new roomier take on one-motion reclining. Like the M30, it has no separate controls to learn: lean back and the whole chair eases into a gravity-linked recline, reaching up to 160°. The difference is size. The M05 has a larger seat than the M30, along with round, fixed armrests that give your arms a soft place to rest. Beyond the recline, the only adjustment is seat height, so there’s nothing to set up and nothing to fiddle with. If you want a simple chair with a little more room to settle in, this is the one.
M03: Separate Recline Control, With an Adjustable Headrest
Seat width: 20.5"
The M03 is our new arrival for people who like to set up their own recline. It works much like the M76, with separate backrest and footrest controls, so you can choose how far to lean back and where your legs rest. The backrest reclines up to 160°. What sets the M03 apart is the headrest, which adjusts up and down, so you can line it up with your head and neck whether you’re sitting upright or leaning back. It doesn’t add heating, massage or other extras. It’s a straightforward chair with more control over how you sit.
Quick Comparison
| M30 | M05 | M03 | M76 | M76-A | M110 | M01 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recline | One-motion | One-motion | Separate backrest & footrest | Separate backrest & footrest | Separate backrest & footrest | Separate backrest & footrest | Separate backrest & footrest |
| Height adjustment | 2.4" | 2.4" | 2.4" | 2.4" | 2.4" | 2.4" | 2.4" |
| Seat depth adjustment | – | – | – | 2" | 2" | – | 2" |
| Lumbar control | – | – | – | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Armrests | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed, linked (tilt with the chair) | Fixed, linked (tilt with the chair) | 6D adjustable | Fixed |
| Headrest height | – | – | ✓ | – | – | ✓ | – |
| Heat / massage / ventilation | – | – | – | – | ✓ (power bank) | – | ✓ (power bank) |
| Seat width | 18.9" | 20.5" | 20.5" | 21" | 21" | 19.3" | 20.1" |
So, Which One?
- You want the fewest distractions: M76, M30, or M05. The M30 gives you the easiest, most compact lie-back. The M05 keeps that same one-motion ease with a roomier seat. The M76 adds separate controls and the widest seat in the series.
- You want separate control over your recline: M03 or M76, both with independent backrest and footrest adjustment.
- You game or type for hours: M110, for its adjustable armrests and headrest.
- You want manual control with extra comfort: M01, or M76-A.
- You want strong, built-in massage and heat: take a look at our Motorized series instead.
Whichever you choose, the Manual series is all about a lighter, simpler way to sit comfortably, without cables or charging to think about.