Animation Studio Chairs for Animators, Storyboard & VFX Artists

Animation is some of the longest desk work in any creative industry. Animators, storyboard artists, and VFX artists spend entire days drawing on pen displays and tablets, scrubbing timelines, and checking frames up close — and during crunch, those days get longer. Almost all of it happens in a forward lean toward the screen or drawing surface, which is exactly the position most office chairs stop supporting.

Stealth chairs were built for forward-lean work. The patented ZenWave seat pivots as you lean in, keeping your spine supported while you draw, and the Free-Float backrest stays in contact when you sit back to review a shot.

Why animators choose Stealth

  • Forward-lean seat that supports you while you draw on a pen display or tablet
  • Free-Float lumbar support as you move between drawing and reviewing
  • Tool-free 4D arms that adjust or come off for a drawing-tablet setup
  • Two piston heights included for seated or standing desks
  • 400 lb capacity, 5-year warranty, every part replaceable — ships within 48 business hours

Built for Every Seat in the Studio

2D Animators & Storyboard Artists

Hours leaned over a pen display, drawing frame by frame. Support that follows the lean instead of fighting it.

3D Animators, Riggers & Modelers

Long sessions of precise mouse, keyboard and tablet work with your eyes close to the viewport.

VFX & Motion Graphics Artists

Compositing, tracking and render reviews that run late. Comfort that holds up through crunch.

Game Artists & Concept Artists

Character, environment and concept work at the drawing tablet, day after day.

Made for the Drawing Desk

  • Lean in to draw. The ZenWave seat pivots forward as you get close to the pen display, so your lower back keeps its natural curve.
  • Sit back to review. The Free-Float backrest follows you into a reclined position for playblasts, dailies and reviews.
  • Arms your way. The 4D arms adjust in height, width and angle to support your forearms at the tablet, or come off without tools.
  • Seated or standing desks. Two piston heights are included; add the adjustable footring for the taller height.
  • Repairable for the long haul. Every part is in stock and replaceable, so studio chairs keep working for years.

See the Stealth lineup

Five models, all rated for 400 lbs, from $599. Ships within 48 business hours.

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Which Stealth Chair Fits Your Desk?

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Are under 6'0" and under 200 lbs Stealth Standard
Are 6'0"+ or 200 lbs+ (or close to either line) Stealth Pro
Mostly draw leaned in Standard backrest
Recline often for reviews and dailies Executive version of either size

See the Standard vs. Pro sizing guide, our video editing and post-production chairs, and film & TV production chairs.

Read the guide

Animation & VFX Ergonomics: How to Sit Through Long Drawing and Review Days: How to set up your chair and drawing desk, plus habits for getting through crunch.

Outfitting an Animation Studio?

If you're seating a team of animators, a VFX floor, or a game art department, our team can help you plan the right mix of sizes for your artists. Call (303) 693-1104 or send us a message.

Animation Chair FAQ

What's the best chair for animators who use a drawing tablet?

One that supports you while you lean forward to draw. Most office chairs only support upright or reclined sitting; Stealth's forward-lean seat pivots with you toward the pen display.

Can the armrests work with a pen display?

Yes. The 4D arms adjust in height, width and angle to support your forearms at the tablet, and they come off without tools if you prefer no arms.

Will it work at a standing desk?

Every chair includes a taller piston for standing-height desks, and the adjustable footring supports your feet at that height.

How fast do chairs ship?

Chairs ship from Nashville, TN or Centennial, CO within 48 business hours of your order. Shipping cost is quoted at checkout.

Comfortable through crunch

Forward-lean support for animators, storyboard and VFX artists.

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