Carmel

Experience the refined elegance of Carmel—an executive, conference & “execu-task” seating series designed for both style & performance. With subtle curves & classic tuxedo styling on the front & back, Carmel makes a statement from every angle. Its proprietary comfort foam, injection-molded around an automotive-inspired 100% steel framework, ensures lasting comfort & durability. Ideal for private offices with an ergonomic quick-adjust synchro control & 8-way adjustable arms, as well as conference rooms, jury seating & beyond.

Options & Colors

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Framework
Back Styles
Mid back, single shell

Mid back, single shell

Mid back, split shell

Mid back, split shell

High back, single shell

High back, single shell

High back, split shell

High back, split shell

Headrest Styles
Headrest

Headrest

Headrest + executive diamond stitch #EDS

Headrest + executive diamond stitch #EDS

Adjustable Back Options
Fixed back

Fixed back

Optional height adjustable back #RB

Optional height adjustable back #RB

Guide: watch | pdf

  • Vertical position adjustment
Adjustable Lumbar Options
Optional adjustable lumbar support #12LUM

Optional adjustable lumbar support #12LUM

Guide: watch | pdf

  • Lumbar depth adjustment
Upholstery Layout
Single upholstery

Single upholstery

Arms
Fixed Arms

Standard option is armless #0A.

Black fixed cantilever #96A

Black fixed cantilever #96A

Polished fixed cantilever with black armrest #97A

Polished fixed cantilever with black armrest #97A

Black fixed C #80A

Black fixed "C" #80A

Upholstered fixed C #90A

Upholstered fixed "C" #90A

Adjustable Arms

Standard option is armless #0A.

Black dynamic adjustable arm #51A

Black dynamic adjustable arm #51A

Guide: watch | pdf

  • Height adjustment (up/down)
  • Optional armrest position (back/forth)
  • Optional armrest rotation (angle)
  • Optional armrest width (in/out)
Polished dynamic adjustable arm #53A

Polished dynamic adjustable arm #53A

Guide: watch | pdf

  • Height adjustment (up/down)
  • Optional armrest position (back/forth)
  • Optional armrest rotation (angle)
  • Optional armrest width (in/out)

Control Mechanisms
Tilt Mechanisms (including Knee-Tilt)
Basic tilt #71C

Basic tilt #71C

Guide: watch | pdf

  • Height adjustment (up/down)
  • Back lock (single position)
  • Back/recline tension
Dynamic knee-tilt #42C

Dynamic knee-tilt #42C

Guide: watch | pdf

  • Height adjustment (up/down)
  • Back lock (4-position position)
  • Back tension
Synchro Mechanisms
Quick adjust synchro #67C

Quick adjust synchro #67C

Guide: watch | pdf

  • Height adjustment (up/down)
  • Tilt limiter (5-position)
  • Back tension
Quick adjust synchro + seat depth adjustment #67C-SS

Quick adjust synchro + seat depth adjustment #67C-SS

Guide: watch | pdf

  • Height adjustment (up/down)
  • Tilt limiter (5-position)
  • Back tension
  • Seat depth adjustment
Quick adjust synchro + seat depth adjustment + forward tilt #67C-SS-FT

Quick adjust synchro + seat depth adjustment + forward tilt #67C-SS-FT

Guide: watch | pdf

  • Height adjustment (up/down)
  • Tilt limiter (5-position)
  • Back tension
  • Seat depth adjustment
  • Forward tilt
Jury Base Chair
Black jury base #20JRY

Black jury base #20JRY

Bases
5-Star Swivel Base Options
Black 5-star base #18BB

Black 5-star base #18BB

Polished 5-star #18PB

Polished 5-star #18PB

Caster & Glide Options

Black carpet casters #16HP

Black carpet casters #16HP

Grey-black all floor casters #16SCG

Grey-black all floor casters #16SCG

Black glides #16GL

Black glides #16GL

Add a safety brake feature on all caster options that locks the caster when the user gets out of the chair #SL1.

Colors
Optional Emphasized Stitch

Emphasized stitch is available when optional diamond stitch is applied on the headrest. When not selected, default thread color will be a tonal match to textile(s) on the chair model.

Black thread #CTS-03

Black thread #CTS-03

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Grey thread #CTS-05

Grey thread #CTS-05

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White thread #CTS-04

White thread #CTS-04

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Cream thread #CTS-06

Cream thread #CTS-06

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Chocolate thread #CTS-07

Chocolate thread #CTS-07

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Blue thread #CTS-09

Blue thread #CTS-09

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Red thread #CTS-08

Red thread #CTS-08

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Yellow thread #CTS-10

Yellow thread #CTS-10

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Additional options may be available. See the pricing & specification tools here

Sustainability

Responsibly Made

DfE Lead Design →

DfE Lead Design →

All Via Seating products follow the Design for the Environment (DfE) design approach . During this process, all components are screened to identify and assess the human and ecosystem health impacts of chemicals of concern. We screen all product components to the ANSI/BIFMA e3-2019 Annex B- List of Chemicals of Concern and the California Proposition 65 List.

Vigorous Testing →

Vigorous Testing →

Our products are annually assessed by a 3rd party team of chemists & globally-recognized ISO 17025 accredited lab. They are rigorously tested for conformance to ANSI/BIFMA e3 standard credits 7.6.1, 7.6.2 and/or credit 7.6.3 as well as conference to low-emitting materials. Prior to product launch, every product is continuously developed testing its functionality & durability within Via Seating’s ISO 17025:2017 accredited lab .

Environmental Impact →

Environmental Impact →

All Via Seating products are BIFMA LEVEL® certified. LEVEL® is an evaluation and certification system for environmentally-preferable and socially-responsible office furniture. 3rd party certification is achieved by conformance to a multi-attribute standard created by the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer’s Association (BIFMA) that evaluates product impacts across categories including Materials, Energy, Human Health and Social Responsibility.

End of Life ↺

End of Life ↺

Via Seating provides accessible care guidelines that help maintain the quality of every product and easy-to-follow disassembly instructions when a product reaches the end of its life.

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Via Seating Design

Via Seating’s visionaries are a multidisciplinary team dedicated to creating signature products & concepts. Together, they craft modern, sophisticated & original seating solutions that are not only ergonomic & beautiful but also sustainably designed.

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