The four KAB office chairs we sell, side by side: Controller Base, Controller, Director II and Executive

KAB Seating Office Chairs

KAB Seating's Australian office range is built for chairs that are rarely empty: control rooms, dispatch desks, emergency-services call centres and other multi-shift operations. We sell four KAB models, from the armless Controller Base to the wide-seat Executive, and all four are AFRDI 142 certified to 160 kg for multi-shift use. Chair Dinkum is an authorised KAB Seating dealer.

Advice or a volume quote: call 02 9640 0642.

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KAB Controller Base office chair, black fabric, front three-quarter view (KAB Seating photograph)

KAB Controller Base office chair, black fabric, side view (KAB Seating photograph)

KAB Controller Base Chair

$1,565.96 $1,249.00 Save $316.96

KAB Controller 24/7 office chair, half leather half cloth, front three-quarter view (KAB Seating photograph)

KAB Controller 24/7 office chair, half leather half cloth, side view (KAB Seating photograph)

KAB Controller 24/7 Chair

$3,765.04 $2,990.00 Save $775.04

KAB Director II 24/7 office chair, black leather, front view (KAB Seating photograph)

KAB Director II 24/7 office chair, black leather, side view (KAB Seating photograph)

KAB Director II 24/7 Chair

$4,554.91 $4,190.00 Save $364.91

KAB Executive 24/7 office chair, half leather half cloth, front three-quarter view (KAB Seating photograph)

KAB Executive 24/7 office chair, half leather half cloth, side view (KAB Seating photograph)

KAB Executive 24/7 Chair

$3,190.11 $3,149.00 Save $41.11

Choose your KAB chair

Start with how the chair will be used. At a tight console, decide between armrests and none; if operators need to set seat depth and angle, look at the Director II; if the roster includes larger users, the Executive has the wider seat.

Entry level, no armrests

KAB Controller Base

KAB's entry-level model: the Controller's heavy-duty mechanism, headrest and inflatable lumbar, with no armrests and a plain black fabric trim. Without arms it rolls under a desk return and turns between screens without catching.

$1,249.00

The control-room chair

KAB Controller

KAB describes the Controller as a genuine 24/7 continuous-use chair, most popular in control rooms and emergency-services call centres: contoured headrest, 30° tilt-adjustable armrests and a breathable leather and cloth trim.

$2,990.00

Seat slide and seat tilt

KAB Director II

Designed by KAB for 24/7 office applications. It adds a 50 mm seat extension and 0, 4 or 8° of seat tilt, so operators of different builds can set seat depth and angle. Black leather as photographed.

$4,190.00

Wider seat for larger users

KAB Executive

A genuine 24/7 continuous-use chair in KAB's words, with a wider seat and wide, flat cushions for larger users, a comfort headrest and tilt-adjustable armrests.

$3,149.00

KAB chairs compared

The four models share KAB's heavy-duty mechanism and the same certified load; they differ in armrests, seat adjustment and seat width.

Compare the four models

Model	Armrests	Seat	Headrest	AFRDI 142 certified load	Certificate	Price
Controller Base	None	Standard KAB seat	Ergonomic, height adjustable	160 kg, multi-shift	17670/2	$1,249.00
Controller	30° tilt adjustable	Standard KAB seat	Contoured ergonomic, height adjustable	160 kg, multi-shift	17670/2	$2,990.00
Director II	30° tilt adjustable	50 mm seat extension; 0, 4 or 8° seat tilt	Comfort, height adjustable	160 kg, multi-shift	17670/3	$4,190.00
Executive	30° tilt adjustable	Wider seat for larger users	Comfort, height adjustable	160 kg, multi-shift	17670/1	$3,149.00

All four share KAB's heavy-duty mechanism: 16° tilt rocker with adjustable tension, 27° backrest recline, an inflatable lumbar and a 100 mm gas riser. Certified loads are from the Furntech-AFRDI Blue Tick Office Chairs List (September 2026); the certificates are valid to 2 December 2027. KAB's own weight rating for these chairs is 200 kg, a manufacturer figure that is separate from the certified load. Each product page has the full specification.

Built for 24/7 and multi-shift use

A chair that is occupied around the clock, by a succession of operators of different sizes, sees far more sit-downs, height changes and recline cycles than a single-shift office chair. KAB describes the Controller and Executive as genuine 24/7 continuous-use chairs and the Director II as designed for 24/7 office applications. The Controller Base is KAB's entry-level model; it shares the Controller's certificate, so it is certified for multi-shift use too.

To compare 24/7 chairs from other brands, see our control room and 24/7 chairs.

What AFRDI 142 certification tells you

All four chairs are listed on the Furntech-AFRDI Blue Tick Office Chairs List as certified to AFRDI Standard 142 at a rated load of 160 kg in multiple-shift operation, with AS/NZS 4438 Level 6 (certificates 17670/1 to 17670/3). Independent certification names the chair, the standard, the load and the duty it was tested for, which is why it is the figure we quote.

KAB also publishes its own weight rating of 200 kg for these chairs. That is KAB's manufacturer rating, not the certified load, and the two should not be read as the same thing. Our guide to office chair weight ratings in Australia explains the difference.

Warranty and support

KAB Seating Australia provides a 5-year warranty on the chair frame and a 2-year manufacturer's warranty on office-chair components. If a claim is needed, call us and we lodge it with KAB. Manufacturer warranties are in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law; our terms are on our warranty page.

Call us on 02 9640 0642 to confirm availability and delivery timing before you order.

Seating a control room or a whole roster?

We quote KAB chairs in volume for control rooms, dispatch centres and other multi-shift sites, and can help match models to your operators and consoles. Call us, or send your requirements through our commercial fit-outs page.

02 9640 0642 COMMERCIAL FIT-OUTS

KAB chair questions

Which KAB chair should I choose?

Choose by how the chair is used. The Controller Base has no armrests and suits tight console positions; the Controller adds tilt-adjustable armrests; the Director II adds a 50 mm seat extension and 0, 4 or 8 degrees of seat tilt for operators who need to set seat depth and angle; and the Executive has a wider seat for larger users. All four are certified to the same 160 kg multi-shift load.

Are KAB chairs designed for 24/7 use?

KAB describes the Controller and Executive as genuine 24/7 continuous-use chairs and the Director II as designed for 24/7 office applications. The Controller Base is KAB's entry-level model and shares the Controller's AFRDI certificate for multi-shift use.

What is AFRDI 142 certification?

AFRDI Standard 142 is the standard these chairs are certified to by Furntech-AFRDI, which lists certified office chairs on its Blue Tick list. The listing names the chair, the rated load and the duty it was tested for. For these four KAB chairs that is 160 kg in multiple-shift operation, with AS/NZS 4438 Level 6, under certificates 17670/1 to 17670/3, valid to 2 December 2027.

What weight are KAB chairs certified for?

160 kg in multiple-shift operation, under AFRDI Standard 142. KAB also publishes its own weight rating of 200 kg for these chairs; that is KAB's manufacturer rating, not the certified load.

What warranty applies to KAB chairs?

KAB Seating Australia provides a 5-year warranty on the chair frame and a 2-year manufacturer's warranty on office-chair components. These are in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.

Can I see a KAB chair in Sydney?

Our showroom at Shop 1, 209 Harris Street, Pyrmont is open by appointment. Call us on 02 9640 0642 to check which KAB models can be seen and to book a time.

Guides for specifying 24/7 seating

Specifying 24/7 control room chairs in Australia Do you need a 24/7 control room chair?Office chair weight ratings explained Commercial fit-outs Warranty terms