Carmel chairs
Debuting new NeoCon Option Releases: 6903-67C-SS-FT-97A-18PB-16HP | Fabric: Via Seating Via Leathers Playa. sophistication, style & substance
Embrace the superior executive, conference & execu-task seating series, Carmel. Subtle curves and classic tuxedo styling across the front and back, deliver style from every angle. The Via Seating’s proprietary comfort foam injection-molded around automotive inspired 100% steel framework, promise endless comfort and durability. Pair with choices of textured or upholstered conference arms or 8D adjustable task arms. Carmel delivers the latest in synchro control technology including the Quick Adjust Advanced Synchro, which offers easy, single rotation adjustments, optional seat depth adjustment and optional ergonomic forward tilt adjustment. Carmel can also utilize a 360 degree swivel, height adjustable, no weight return-to-center & no weight return-to-max-height jury base on its mid back chair.
Designed by Via Seating’s Studio V.
- Backrests: high or mid backs available in split or single shell forms.
- Stitching: unique, tuxedo-style stitching with choice of adding executive diamond stitching to the headrests.
- Via Seating’s comfort foam: a proprietary blend of high-density, injection-molded, closed-cell, cold-cured foam so durable and lasting it is backed by Via Seating’s 12 year warranty.
- Arms: height adjustable and fixed, executive “C” shape options.
- Control mechanisms: choices include synchro and single position knee tilt mechanisms.
- Bases: five-star bases available in black nylon, polished aluminum and brushed aluminum finishes.
- Jury seating: optional jury base on mid backs featuring height adjustment, 360 degree swivel and no weight return-to-center & return to max height.
- Max weight: 350 lb. (see options for more details)
- Quick Ship: 10 chairs produced in a 48 hour period.
- Warranty: 12 year warranty including the foam.
- ANSI/BIFMA X7.1-2011 (R2016) Standard Method equivalent to CDPH Standard Method v1.1-2010 (Clean Air Gold).
- LEED – v4.1 Low Emitting Materials (Clean Air Gold).
- Living Building Challenge (LBC) – Imperative 08 (Clean Air Gold).
- WELL – Feature 04 – VOC Reduction (Clean Air Gold).
- Meets the Practice Greenhealth, Health Care Without Harm Healthy Interiors Criteria for Seating.
High back, single shell. #6903-11C
- Use with a knee tilt control -11C.
High back, split shell. #6903-67C
- Use with a synchro control, -67C.
Mid back, single shell. #6901-11C
- Use with a knee tilt control -11C.
Mid back, split shell. #6901-67C
- Use with a synchro control, -67C.
Mid back on a jury base. #6901-20JRY
custom additions
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Optional executive diamond stitching.
High backs: executive diamond stitching. (-EDS)
Executive diamond stitching (EDS) is available across the front of the high back’s headrest. This is best paired with leathers, but can be paired with select fabrics & vinyls. EDS can be emphasized by adding an enhanced stitch thread color.
Explore enhanced stitch: here →
Mid backs: executive diamond stitching. (-EDS)
Executive diamond stitching (EDS) is available across the front of the mid back’s headrest. This is best paired with leathers, but can be paired with select fabrics & vinyls. EDS can be emphasized by adding an enhanced stitch thread color.
Explore enhanced stitch: here →
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Optional embroidery.
Embroidered logos.
It is recommended that embroidered logos only be placed on the front or back of the Carmel high back or mid back headrest, due to the pronounced stitch work that runs down the center of the front and back of these chairs. Embroidery cannot be placed on top of executive diamond stitching. This unique customization should be placed at least 1 inch from the top, bottom & sides of the chair.
arms
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Armless standard.
Armless. (-0A)
- Armless chairs are standard on all models.
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Adjustable arms.
8-way adjustable arm, black finish. (-51A)
Features a 2D to 8D height adjustable arm that offers the following adjustments:
- Arm moves up and down.
- Optional armrest rotates in 15°, out 15°.
- Optional armrest slides out 1.5″, slides back to resting position.
- Optional arm width adjustment bracket extends each arm 2.0″ away from the sides of the chairs and back to the resting position.
user guide: view the guide →
8-way adjustable arm, polished finish. (-53A)
Features a 2D to 8D height adjustable arm that offers the following adjustments:
- Arm moves up and down.
- Optional armrest rotates in 15°, out 15°.
- Optional armrest slides out 1.5″, slides back to resting position.
- Optional arm width adjustment bracket extends each arm 2.0″ away from the sides of the chairs and back to the resting position.
user guide: view the guide →
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Fixed arms.
Black polyurethane “C” shape arm. (-80A)
Fully upholstered “C” shape arm with a polyurethane interior. (-90A)
control mechanisms
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Split shells, all backs: synchro control mechanisms.
Quick adjust advanced synchro control. (-67C)
adjustments:
1 Seat height adjustment.
2 Back tension adjustment.
3 Single rotation back tilt lock adjustment (5 position).user guide: view the video → | view the guide (pdf)→
Quick adjust advanced synchro control with a seat slide. (-67C-SS)
adjustments:
1 Seat height adjustment.
2 Back tension adjustment.
3 Single rotation back tilt lock adjustment (5 position).
4 Seat depth adjustment.user guide: view the video → | view the guide (pdf)→
Quick adjust advanced synchro control with a seat slide & forward tilt adjustment. (-67C-SS-FT)
adjustments:
1 Seat height adjustment.
2 Back tension adjustment.
3 Single rotation back tilt lock adjustment (5 position).
4 Seat depth adjustment.
5 Forward tilt adjustment.user guide: view the video → | view the guide (pdf)→
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Single shells, all backs: conference control mechanisms.
Single position knee tilt control for single shells. (-11C)
adjustments:
1 Seat height adjustment.
2 Back lock adjustment (single position).
3 Back/recline tension adjustment.user guide: view the guide →
Single position knee tilt control for single shells with a shortened conference handle. (-11C-1CRC)
adjustments:
1 Seat height adjustment.
2 Back lock adjustment (single position).
3 Back/recline tension adjustment.user guide: view the guide →
adjustable lumbars
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Optional adjustable lumbar supports.
Mechanical lumbar support. (-12LUM)
- Offers depth adjustment.
- Adjusts independently from the back.
- Allows the user to promote the natural, forward curve of his/her lower back.
- Promotes an optimal sitting position and the opportunity to maintain this posture throughout the entire work day.
user guide: view the guide →
bases
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Jury seating.
Jury chair base. (-20JRY)
control: 11C, Single position knee tilt control.
gas lift:
• Height adjustable with 360 degree swivel.
• No weight return-to-center.
• No weight return-to-max-height.base: 12” diameter die-casted aluminum, black finish.
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Chair swivel bases.
Black nylon 5-star base. (-18BB)
- Standard base with black frames.
Polished aluminum 5-star base. (-18PB)
Brushed aluminum 5-star. (-18BA)
casters & glides
For use on chair swivel bases.
designer: Studio V
Studio V creates modern, sophisticated and original seating solutions that are ergonomic, beautiful and sustainable. This team of engineers and designers are based at the Via Seating Factory in Reno, Nevada, where they develop products using a prototyping lab, the latest in 3D modeling software and a materials testing center.
studio: Reno, Nevada.
Explore their design process here »
symbols
Find the latest Carmel symbols, which update based on your selections made in our Spec It build & quote tool. Simply click the image above to launch Spec It, select your model and then click “download symbols” in the build screen.
Note: Via Seating offers 2D .dwg & 3D .dwg autoCAD, both optimized for use in 2020 & Project Matrix software. We also offer .rfa REVIT files. To request a different symbol file or if you have any questions on our symbols, please email support.
Dimensions recorded by Via Seating engineers using:
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the BIFMA Chair Measuring Device® (CMD) &
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the BIFMA Universal Measuring Procedure.
chair drawings
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Mid back chairs (single shell) with a single position knee tilt control. (6901-11C)
6901-11C
A. 40.6″ – 45.3″
B. 17.3″ – 21.7″
C. 19.5″
D. 19.2″
E. 24.3″
F. 28.5″
G. 18.6″ -
Mid back chairs (single shell) with a quick adjust advanced synchro control. (6901-67C)
6901-67C
A. 38.3″ – 43.0″
B. 18.4″ – 22.6″
C. 19.5″
D. 19.2″
E. 22.5″
F. 29.0″
G. 19.3″ -
Mid back chairs (single shell) with a quick adjust advanced synchro control & seat slide. (6901-67CSS)
6901-67C-SS
A. 39.2″ – 44.0″
B. 18.9″ – 23.7″
C. 19.5″
D. 19.2″
E. 21.5″
F. 29.0″
G. 18.1″ – 20.1″Note: Dimensions are the same with the addition of the -FT forward tilt feature.
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Mid back jury base chairs. (6901-11C-20JRY)
6901-11C-20JRY
A. 41.1″ – 43.5″
B. 17.6″ – 20.0″
C. 19.5″
D. 19.2″
E. 24.3″
F. 28.2″
G. 18.6″
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High back chairs (single shell) with a single position knee tilt control. (6903-11C)
6903-11C
A. 45.6″ – 50.2″
B. 17.4″ – 22.0″
C. 19.5″
D. 19.0″
E. 29.1″
F. 22.7″
G. 18.4″
Downloads
pricing
| Carmel price list 2022 | (1.8 MB) |
brochures
| Carmel brochure | (2.92 MB) | |
| The Emphasized Stitch program brochure | (751 KB) |
books
| Solutions Overview book 2021 | (78.22 MB) |
symbols
| Carmel 2D autoCAD files | zip | (1.01 MB) |
| Carmel 3D autoCAD files | zip | (35.47 MB) |
| Carmel revit files | zip | (9.35 MB) |
certifications
| BIFMA LEVEL 2 certification | (169.11 KB) | |
| CLEAN AIR GOLD certification | (175.73 KB) |
care
| Carmel cleaning and care guidelines | (110.82 KB) |
instructions
| Jury base installation instructions | (159.41 KB) |
arm user guides
| 51A/51AG/52A/53A 8-way adjustable arm user guide | (162.22 KB) |
control user guides
| 11C single position knee-tilt control user guide | (159.17 KB) | |
| 67C-SS-FT control user guide | (161.7 KB) | |
| 67C-SS control user guide | (158.22 KB) | |
| 67C control user guide | (156.21 KB) |
lumbar user guides
| 12LUM mechanical lumbar support user guide | (150.67 KB) |