Skip to main content
Flash Furniture High Back Mesh Executive Office Chair, Black/Black | Flip-Up Arms, 360° Swivel, Height Adjustable, Commercial Grade
Flash Furniture

Flash Furniture High Back Mesh Executive Office Chair

Bottom line: The Flash Furniture High Back Mesh Executive Office Chair: Ventilated curved mesh back circulates air instead of trapping heat like padded upholstery; main trade-off: back measures 19"W x 23"H, short of headrest coverage for taller sitters.

Check price on Amazon

As an Amazon Associate, SpecPicks earns from qualifying purchases. Full disclosure →

Check price on Amazon → Compare to similar home & kitchen

By , Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated

Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014, focused on GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference. Synthesises community benchmarks, manufacturer specs, and public forum data into actionable buying guides.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Ventilated curved mesh back circulates air instead of trapping heat like padded upholstery
  • ✓ Meets ANSI/BIFMA X5.1-17 commercial-grade standard, not just residential-duty rating
  • ✓ Flip-up arms fold away so the chair tucks fully under a desk
  • ✓ Seat height spans 18.5-22.5 inches, covering standard 28-30 inch desk heights
  • ✓ Tilt tension knob sets recline resistance; lever locks the back upright

Cons

  • ✗ Back measures 19"W x 23"H, short of headrest coverage for taller sitters
  • ✗ Mesh back is ventilated but the seat is padded, so seat breathability is limited
  • ✗ 26.5" square footprint is bulky for narrow desk nooks or small apartments
  • ✗ Weight capacity and warranty terms are not stated in the listing specs

Manufacturer description

The Flash Furniture High Back Mesh Executive Office Chair puts a ventilated, curved mesh back behind your spine so air keeps moving during long work sessions instead of trapping heat against a padded panel. The contoured seat uses a waterfall front edge to relieve pressure behind your knees, and the flip-up arms fold out of the way when you want to pull the chair tight to a desk or slide it under a work surface at the end of the day. A single lever handles seat height and recline: push it in to lock the back upright, pull it out to unlock the rocking motion, then dial in how much resistance…

Related Products

Other products in this category you may like:

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Flash Furniture High Back Mesh Executive Office Chair using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the home & kitchen category. Flash Furniture's home & kitchen lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for home & kitchen of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How high does the seat go on this Flash Furniture chair?

Seat height adjusts from 18.5 to 22.5 inches off the floor, with overall chair height ranging 40.25 to 44 inches. The seat pad itself is 20" wide by 20.5" deep.

Do the arms actually move out of the way?

Yes. The arms flip up, so you can fold them out of the path and push the chair under a desk. In the down position they sit 26-30 inches from the floor, about 7.5 inches above the seat.

Is this chair rated for use in a real office, not just at home?

Flash Furniture states the chair conforms to the ANSI/BIFMA X5.1-17 standard for office seating, which is the commercial-grade benchmark. It is marketed for both home and professional office use.

Can you lock the back so it does not rock?

Yes. Push the tilt lever in to lock the back in an upright position, and pull it out to release the rocking motion. A separate tilt tension knob controls how much force the recline takes.

Key Features

  • 100% Polyester
  • Experience the comfort that you've been missing in your current office chair on this ergonomic swivel office chair for your home or professional office. This chair is an excellent choice for the executive and wage-earners.
  • [_Our chair conforms to ANSI/BIFMA standard X5.1-17_] Contemporary executive chair offers superior comfort
  • Ventilated curved back provides lumbar support and breathability
  • Tilt lever - push in to lock in an upright position; pullout to activate rocking motion, while tilt tension knob controls tilt resistance
  • PRODUCT MEASUREMENTS: Overall Size: 26.5"W x 26.5"D x 40.25-44"H; Seat Size: 20"W x 20.5"D x 18.5-22.5"H; Back Size: 19"W x 23"H; Arm Size: 26-30"H from floor; 7.5"H from seat

Full Specifications

SizeSet of 1
BrandFlash Furniture
ColorBlack
ShapeSquare
ThemeContemporary
PatternChair
MaterialMetal, Plastic, Plywood, Polyester, Foam, Mesh
Arm StyleAdjustable
Leg StyleTapered Leg
Room TypeOffice, Study Room
Arm Height7.5 inches
Back StyleCurved
Item Depth26.5 inches
Item Width26.5 inches
Model NameFlash Furniture
Seat Depth26.5 inches
Style NameContemporary
Unit Count1 Count
Fabric Type100% Polyester
Form FactorMesh
Full listing titleFlash Furniture High Back Mesh Executive Office Chair, Black/Black | Flip-Up Arms, 360° Swivel, Height Adjustable, Commercial Grade

Ready to buy?

Flash Furniture High Back Mesh Executive Office Chair, Black/Black | Flip-Up Arms, 360° Swivel, Height Adjustable, Commercial Grade is listed on Amazon. Price, availability, shipping and returns are set by Amazon and its sellers — check the listing for current terms. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

Check price on Amazon →

Related Home & Kitchen

Keep exploring SpecPicks

Other buying guides

Browse the catalog

Editorial

More guides & deep dives from the SpecPicks archive

Browse all articles & guides →

More reviews from the SpecPicks archive

Browse all reviews →

Earliest SpecPicks reviews

Browse full archive →
Flash Furniture High Back Mesh Executive Office Chair, Black/Black | Flip-Up Arms, 360° Swivel, Height Adjustable, Commercial Grade
View on Amazon →