RH Activ 220 – Ergonomic Chair with Taller Back Support for Home and Office Use

The RH Activ 220 is a flexible, ergonomic task chair with a taller backrest than the Activ 200, offering more support across the upper back and shoulders. With its intuitive controls and compact design, it’s ideal for home offices, shared desks, education settings and light industrial environments.

Designed to support upright posture and healthy movement, the Activ 220 promotes good sitting habits while remaining easy to adjust and comfortable to use throughout the day. It’s a smart upgrade for anyone who needs more upper-back support without adding bulk or complexity.

Key features

• Taller backrest: 370 mm wide by 430 mm high, for increased upper-back support

• Medium-sized seat: 440 mm wide × 430 mm deep, with a 55 mm seat slide

• Dynamic tilt mechanism: encourages movement while maintaining lower-back support

• Simple, side-mounted controls: adjust seat height, depth and tilt from one side

• Lightweight and compact: ideal for smaller offices, agile working and hot desks

• Durable design: recyclable, modular components with a 10-year warranty

• Chair weight: 13.6 kg

Is this chair right for you?

You’ll benefit from the RH Activ 220 if you:

• ✅ Need greater upper-back support than the Activ 200 provides

• ✅ Share a desk or work in multi-user environments like schools or clinics

• ✅ Prefer a compact ergonomic chair with simple, fast adjustments

• ✅ Need a DSE-compliant solution for long periods of desk work

• ✅ Want a reliable contract or task chair with adaptable options

Customisation options

• Armrests: choose 8S (height, width and rotation) or 8E (height, depth and width – ESD-compatible)

• Seat padding: add a +30 mm thick seat for extra comfort or sit/stand use

• Footring: for counters, high desks or light industrial setups

• Base finish: standard black aluminium, with grey or polished upgrades available

• Castors or glides: choose for hard or soft flooring, locking options also available

• Fabrics: wide range of upholstery options including wool mix, antimicrobial or faux leather

Key specifications

• Backrest size: 370 mm (width) × 430 mm (height)

• Seat size: 440 mm (width) × 430 mm (depth)

• Seat slide range: 55 mm

• Seat height range: 395–525 mm

• Chair weight: 13.6 kg

• Warranty: 10 years under normal use

• Certifications: EN 1335, BS 5459, Möbelfakta, EPD ISO 14025, GREENGUARD GOLD

FAQs

How is the Activ 220 different from the Activ 200?
The Activ 220 features a taller backrest than the 200, offering more coverage across the upper back and shoulders.

Is this chair suitable for shared desks or home offices?
Yes. It’s lightweight, compact and easy to adjust, making it ideal for both home and multi-user environments.

Can I customise fabrics and finishes?
Absolutely. Choose from a wide selection of technical fabrics, colours and performance vinyls. We also offer antimicrobial and ESD-safe options.

Are there Cleanroom or ESD versions available?
Yes. The Activ 220 is available in ESD, Cleanroom and combined ESD Cleanroom variants.

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Need more support than the Activ 200 offers?
Upgrade to the RH Activ 220 for a taller backrest and adaptable, posture-focused comfort.

Explore other options

• Prefer a shorter back? See the [RH Activ 200]

• Need antistatic protection? View the [RH Activ 220 ESD]

• Looking for a chair for high desks or sit/stand stations? Try the [RH Activ 300]