Description
Most office chairs assume you sit one way: upright, facing forward, feet flat on the floor. The HÅG Capisco was designed for how people actually work — shifting positions throughout the day, perching at a raised desk, leaning forward over a drawing, alternating between sitting and standing. It's a design icon that's been in production for decades and still doesn't look like anything else on the market. Contract Office Reps is the Southern California manufacturers' rep for 9to5 Seating, the exclusive US distributor for HÅG and the Flokk family of brands. We've put Capiscos into creative agencies in Culver City, tech companies in Irvine, and healthcare offices throughout the region. Here's an honest take on whether it's right for your office.
Two Models — One Clear Difference
Classic Saddle Seat (8106)
The upholstered version — seat and back in fabric or leather. The one you've seen in photos. Works for corporate, creative, and healthcare environments. Available in dozens of fabrics including COM. Three cylinder height options cover seated, perched, and near-standing heights.
Rounded Shell Seat (8010)
Shell seat with a back pad instead of full upholstery. Significantly easier to clean. The go-to for labs, clinical environments, and anywhere hygiene or infection control matters. Same saddle geometry and height range as the 8106.
Is the HÅG Capisco Right for Your Office?
It's a strong fit if:
Your team uses height-adjustable desks. The Capisco's cylinder range covers seated, perched, and near-standing heights better than any conventional task chair — meaning employees will actually use the desk the way it was intended instead of leaving it at one height.
You have employees with back pain from conventional seating. The forward-lean saddle geometry reduces lumbar compression and encourages a more active, natural posture.
You're furnishing a creative agency, design firm, or tech company where the chair signals something about your culture. The Capisco is immediately recognizable as an intentional choice.
Healthcare or lab environment requiring easy cleaning. The 8010 shell seat wipes down in seconds.
It's not the right call if:
Your team prefers a deeply reclined, passive sitting posture. The Capisco rewards active sitting — it's not a lounge chair.
Budget is the primary driver. It's a premium chair. COR can recommend solid ergonomic options at lower price points if the Capisco is outside the project budget — just ask.
How to Get the HÅG Capisco in Southern California
COR is your direct line to the 9to5 Seating factory for the full HÅG and Flokk line. We provide samples, COM submittals, and project pricing to Southern California businesses and connect you with the best local dealer to complete the purchase. Request a sample through COR — we'll arrange a chair for your office to try before you commit.
Details
Task, stool, conference and executive seating
Award-winning design. Superior ergonomics
HÅG in Balance® (balanced, flowing tilt function)
Seat slider standard
Height-adjustable back standard
Suitable for all work surfaces of 28" and higher
Multiple cylinder heights and ranges for traditional or standing desks
Optional coordinating foot ring
HÅG Caspisco is a product of HÅG and distributed by 9to5 Seating. 9to5 Seating and HÅG are part of the Flokk Family of Brands
Designed by Peter Opsvik
Warranted to 300 lbs
Download HÅG Capisco Collection Brochure
Description
Most office chairs assume you sit one way: upright, facing forward, feet flat on the floor. The HÅG Capisco was designed for how people actually work — shifting positions throughout the day, perching at a raised desk, leaning forward over a drawing, alternating between sitting and standing. It's a design icon that's been in production for decades and still doesn't look like anything else on the market. Contract Office Reps is the Southern California manufacturers' rep for 9to5 Seating, the exclusive US distributor for HÅG and the Flokk family of brands. We've put Capiscos into creative agencies in Culver City, tech companies in Irvine, and healthcare offices throughout the region. Here's an honest take on whether it's right for your office.
Two Models — One Clear Difference
Classic Saddle Seat (8106)
The upholstered version — seat and back in fabric or leather. The one you've seen in photos. Works for corporate, creative, and healthcare environments. Available in dozens of fabrics including COM. Three cylinder height options cover seated, perched, and near-standing heights.
Rounded Shell Seat (8010)
Shell seat with a back pad instead of full upholstery. Significantly easier to clean. The go-to for labs, clinical environments, and anywhere hygiene or infection control matters. Same saddle geometry and height range as the 8106.
Is the HÅG Capisco Right for Your Office?
It's a strong fit if:
Your team uses height-adjustable desks. The Capisco's cylinder range covers seated, perched, and near-standing heights better than any conventional task chair — meaning employees will actually use the desk the way it was intended instead of leaving it at one height.
You have employees with back pain from conventional seating. The forward-lean saddle geometry reduces lumbar compression and encourages a more active, natural posture.
You're furnishing a creative agency, design firm, or tech company where the chair signals something about your culture. The Capisco is immediately recognizable as an intentional choice.
Healthcare or lab environment requiring easy cleaning. The 8010 shell seat wipes down in seconds.
It's not the right call if:
Your team prefers a deeply reclined, passive sitting posture. The Capisco rewards active sitting — it's not a lounge chair.
Budget is the primary driver. It's a premium chair. COR can recommend solid ergonomic options at lower price points if the Capisco is outside the project budget — just ask.
How to Get the HÅG Capisco in Southern California
COR is your direct line to the 9to5 Seating factory for the full HÅG and Flokk line. We provide samples, COM submittals, and project pricing to Southern California businesses and connect you with the best local dealer to complete the purchase. Request a sample through COR — we'll arrange a chair for your office to try before you commit.
Details
Task, stool, conference and executive seating
Award-winning design. Superior ergonomics
HÅG in Balance® (balanced, flowing tilt function)
Seat slider standard
Height-adjustable back standard
Suitable for all work surfaces of 28" and higher
Multiple cylinder heights and ranges for traditional or standing desks
Optional coordinating foot ring
HÅG Caspisco is a product of HÅG and distributed by 9to5 Seating. 9to5 Seating and HÅG are part of the Flokk Family of Brands
Designed by Peter Opsvik
Warranted to 300 lbs
Download HÅG Capisco Collection Brochure
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