Office Chair Spare Parts

A single broken component does not render an entire office chair useless. We supply a comprehensive range of standardized spare parts to businesses and individuals in Nairobi, allowing you to extend the lifespan of your furniture assets for a fraction of the replacement cost. Most office chairs sold in Kenya utilize universal components, making repair a viable and sustainable alternative to disposal.

The Hydraulic Gas Lift (Cylinder)

The most common mechanical failure in office seating is the "sinking" sensation caused by a depressurized hydraulic cylinder. When the internal seals fail, the chair slowly lowers itself or refuses to hold height adjustments.

We stock Universal Class 4 Gas Lifts. These are the industry standard for durability, featuring thicker steel walls and higher nitrogen pressure than the Class 2 lifts often found in budget chairs.

Compatibility: Our cylinders feature a standard 50mm diameter body and 28mm tapered shaft, fitting 95% of office chairs in the market, from secretarial seats to heavy executive models.

Castor Wheels and Floor Protection

Mobility is essential for an ergonomic workspace. Broken wheels limit movement and can damage your flooring. We provide replacement castor wheels in the industry-standard 11mm stem size (the metal pin that clicks into the base).

• Standard Nylon Wheels:

  Best suited for carpeted floors or rug-covered areas. These hard plastic wheels glide easily over fiber surfaces but can be noisy on tiles.

• Soft PU (Polyurethane) Wheels:

  Essential for users with parquet, laminate, or ceramic tile floors. These wheels feature a rubberized coating that provides grip, rolls silently, and prevents the scratching and gouging often caused by hard plastic castors.

Structural Bases (The Star Base)

Plastic star bases often crack near the center hub after years of stress, causing the wheel to splay outward or the gas lift to drag on the floor. We recommend upgrading to a Chrome Metal Base. These units offer higher tensile strength and a wider 700mm diameter footprint, increasing the stability of the chair and reducing the risk of tipping. They are compatible with all standard gas lifts and wheels.

Why Buy Office Chair Parts from Office Furniture Market?

Finding the right part requires technical knowledge. We ensure compatibility and quality.

• Universal Standardization:

  We do not stock proprietary parts for specific obscure brands. We stock parts that adhere to global manufacturing standards (ISO/BIFMA dimensions). If you bought your chair from a major retailer in Kenya, our parts will likely fit.

• Onsite Installation Support:

  Removing an old gas lift often requires heavy force as friction welds the metal together over time. If you cannot remove the old part, our repair technicians can visit your office in Nairobi to perform the extraction and installation using specialized tools.

• Bulk Supply for Facilities Managers:

  For IT and Facilities managers maintaining hundreds of chairs, we offer bulk packs of wheels and gas lifts. Keeping a stock of spares on-site minimizes downtime when a chair breaks during the workday.

Frequently Asked Questions

Pull one wheel out of your current chair base. Measure the width of the metal stem (the pin). If it measures 11mm, our wheels will fit. This is the global standard. IKEA chairs are the main exception (10mm stem), which we do not stock.

Installing the new one is easy (it just drops in). Removing the old one is the challenge. It usually requires a rubber mallet and a pipe wrench to break the friction seal. We provide video guides to assist you, or you can hire our team to do it.

A standard Class 4 replacement gas lift costs approximately KES 2,500. This is significantly cheaper than buying a new KES 15,000 chair.

We stock "T-Arm" pads and complete arm kits. However, armrest mounting points vary significantly between chair models. We require you to bring the old armrest or the chair to our Ngara showroom to match the bolt pattern correctly.