Stationery and Office Supplies
OfficeQ & Cobalt Office Chairs: A Complete Guide to Finding Your Perfect Fit
May
OfficeQ Office Chairs
OfficeQ is built for South African workplaces, with a wide range spanning everyday office chairs, visitor seating, heavy-duty options, and high-end ergonomic therapy chairs. Most models are designed to handle 8+ hours of daily use.
Everyday Office Chairs — Comfortable & Reliable
OfficeQ Ice High Back Chair — Chrome & Black
High Back Chrome Base
A clean, modern-looking high back chair at an accessible price point. The chrome base adds a professional finish, making it a popular choice for general office use. Great value for a chair that looks sharp and sits comfortably all day.
OfficeQ Cindy High Back Chair — Chrome & Black
High Back Mesh Headrest
The Cindy combines modern styling with ergonomic basics. It features a swivel and tilt mechanism, a chrome base, and a mesh headrest for added neck support and breathability. Also available in an all-black finish for a more understated look.
OfficeQ Lenny High Back Chair — Chrome & Black
High Back Up to 125kg
The Lenny is a solid, dependable high back chair rated for 8 hours of daily use and up to 125kg. The chrome base gives it a refined look. Also available as the Lenny Medium Back if you prefer a lower back profile.
OfficeQ Lielie High Back Chair — Silver & Black
High Back Up to 135kg
Styled with a distinctive silver and black finish, the Lielie is a step up in both looks and weight capacity at 135kg. Designed for 8 hours of daily use, it’s a great mid-range option for someone who wants something a bit more premium without going full ergonomic.
OfficeQ Industrial Typist Chair — Black
Typist / Task
Designed for active, task-focused work where you need freedom of movement. Lower back height, easy mobility, and a no-nonsense build make this ideal for reception desks, cashier stations, or anyone who moves around a lot during the day.
Ergonomic Therapy Chairs — For Serious Comfort
OfficeQ Aila Ergo Therapy High Back Chair — Chrome & Black
Ergonomic 10-Year Warranty Up to 150kg
The flagship of the OfficeQ range. If you sit for long hours and want to invest in your back health, the Aila is the one to look at. It features a synchro mechanism for smooth reclining, fully adjustable lumbar support, a 4-position lock, seat slide, 4D adjustable arms, and a sleek chrome base. Weight capacity is 150kg and it comes with a 10-year warranty. Available in a black base version too.
OfficeQ Aila Ergo Therapy Medium Back Chair — Chrome & Black
Ergonomic 10-Year Warranty
All the ergonomic intelligence of the Aila in a medium back format — ideal if you prefer a lower back profile or have limited overhead clearance. Also available in black base.
Heavy Duty Chairs — Built for More
OfficeQ Dupa Heavy Duty Chair — Black
Heavy Duty
The Dupa is OfficeQ’s most heavy-duty option, built to handle demanding use and heavier users. If standard chairs haven’t held up in your environment, the Dupa is worth a serious look.
Visitor Chairs — For Reception & Meeting Rooms
OfficeQ Lielie Visitor Chair — Silver & White
Visitor
Clean, professional, and easy on the eye. The silver and white finish makes this a natural fit for modern reception areas, waiting rooms, or boardrooms. The Cindy Visitor is also available in chrome and black or all black.
Cobalt Office Chairs
Cobalt focuses on smart, ergonomic design with a strong emphasis on breathable materials and adjustability. The range is smaller but well-rounded — a mesh task chair, a premium executive option, and a heavy-duty model.
Cobalt Jet Mesh Chair With Arms — Black
Mesh Back Up to 130kg Lumbar Adjust
The Jet is Cobalt’s best-selling ergonomic task chair. The mesh back allows airflow to keep you cool during long work sessions, while the lumbar height adjustment supports your lower back naturally. Rated for 8+ hours of continuous use and up to 130kg. Also available without arms if you prefer a cleaner profile.
Cobalt Matrix High Back Chair — Black
High Back Independent Tilt
The Matrix is Cobalt’s premium executive chair, featuring independent seat tilt and back rake so you can dial in exactly the right recline angle for your body. The moulded seat foam provides firm but comfortable support over long periods. A strong choice for managers and executives who spend most of their day at a desk.
Cobalt Enduro Heavy Duty Chair — Black (160kg)
Heavy Duty Up to 160kg
Purpose-built for users who need a chair that won’t buckle under pressure. Rated to 160kg, the Enduro is a robust, no-compromise chair for heavy-duty work environments or larger users who want the support they deserve.
Which Chair Is Right for You?
| Your Situation | Option 1 | Option 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Long hours at a desk, back pain concerns | OfficeQ Aila Ergo Therapy High Back — synchro mechanism, 4D arms, 10-year warranty | Cobalt Matrix High Back — independent seat tilt & back rake, moulded foam support |
| Everyday office use, great value | OfficeQ Ice High Back — clean chrome finish, comfortable all-day chair | OfficeQ Cindy High Back — tilt mechanism, mesh headrest for added breathability |
| Stay cool — mesh back preferred | Cobalt Jet Mesh With Arms — breathable mesh, lumbar adjust, 130kg rating | Cobalt Jet Mesh No Arms — same great mesh build, cleaner profile for tighter spaces |
| Executive / manager, premium look & feel | OfficeQ Lielie High Back — sleek silver & black finish, 135kg capacity | Cobalt Matrix High Back — full adjustability, independent tilt for a personalised recline |
| Heavier user, need a strong build | Cobalt Enduro Heavy Duty — rated to 160kg, built tough | OfficeQ Dupa Heavy Duty — robust heavy-duty construction for demanding use |
| Reception, waiting room, visitor seating | OfficeQ Lielie Visitor Chair — silver & white, modern and professional | OfficeQ Cindy Visitor Chair — chrome & black, suits most office colour schemes |
| Active, task-based work — lots of movement | OfficeQ Industrial Typist Chair — low-profile, built for mobility and active use | Cobalt Jet Mesh No Arms — no arms means nothing in your way, great airflow |
Order Your Chair — Delivered Anywhere in South Africa
Penfile delivers office chairs nationwide — whether you’re in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, or anywhere in between. Browse the full range of OfficeQ chairs and Cobalt chairs on our website, or visit us in-store for a hands-on look. Need help choosing? Contact the Penfile team — we’re happy to assist.