Brand: StealthChair
Executive Backrest
Executive Backrest
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- Built to order in Centennial, ColoradoUpholstered, assembled and inspected by hand
- Fitted to your height and weightNot a size guess — tell us your build
- 5-year warrantyOne of the longest in the industry
- Every part replaceableServiceable for the life of the chair
EXECUTIVE BACKREST UPGRADE
Maximum support when you lean back • Larger contoured design • ZenWave™ Technology • 3-minute installation
DESIGNED FOR HOW YOU ACTUALLY WORK
Here's the reality: you don't spend 100% of your session leaned forward. You lean back to listen to playback. You recline during phone calls with clients. You sit back to review lighting cues or think through creative decisions. You alternate between focused forward work and relaxed evaluation—and your chair should support both positions equally well.
The standard Stealth backrest is brilliant for forward-leaning work—it's what makes the ZenWave™ system revolutionary. But when you recline, a larger backrest provides better lumbar support and more comfortable positioning. The Executive Backrest gives you the best of both worlds: forward-lean excellence when you're hands-on, and superior reclining comfort when you're evaluating the work.
WHY EXECUTIVE MATTERS:
This isn't about choosing forward-lean OR reclining support. It's about having both. The Executive Backrest maintains all the forward-lean ergonomics that make Stealth Chairs legendary—then adds superior reclining comfort for the moments when you need to sit back and evaluate. One chair. Two working positions. Complete support in both.
STANDARD vs. EXECUTIVE BACKREST
Both provide ZenWave™ support. Executive adds larger reclining comfort.
Both backrests maintain ZenWave™ forward-lean support. Executive adds larger, contoured surface for superior reclining comfort. Think of it as unlocking a second working position—without sacrificing the first.
WHEN RECLINING IS PART OF THE WORKFLOW
Reclining isn't lazy—it's how professionals evaluate their work. You can't mix, master, or program lights while sitting back. But you absolutely recline when listening to playback, reviewing cues, taking client calls, or thinking through creative decisions. The Executive Backrest supports these moments with the same ergonomic excellence that Stealth brings to forward-leaning work.
You lean forward to dial in compression and EQ. Then you sit back to hear the mix in context—to evaluate balance, depth, and spatial positioning. This back-and-forth is the job. Executive Backrest supports both positions equally: precise support when you're hands-on, comfortable evaluation when you're listening back.
Critical listening demands multiple positions. You lean forward for surgical edits, then recline to hear the full master at proper listening distance. The Executive Backrest's larger surface area supports your entire back when you're in evaluation mode—maintaining spinal alignment even when you're not leaned forward into the console.
Programming cues requires focus over the console. But when you're watching playback or talking through changes with the director, you lean back to see the full stage picture. Executive Backrest lets you alternate positions without losing support—forward for programming precision, reclined for creative evaluation.
During phone calls with clients, artists, or collaborators, you naturally recline. These calls can run 30-60 minutes or longer. Poor reclining support means you're fighting your chair the entire call—shifting position, losing focus, accumulating discomfort. Executive Backrest keeps you supported and comfortable so you can focus on the conversation, not your back.
Sometimes you need to sit back and think. Review the arrangement. Consider different approaches. Let ideas develop. These moments are just as important as hands-on work—and they happen in reclined positions. The Executive Backrest supports creative thinking sessions with the same ergonomic excellence that supports active production.
THE SCIENCE: WHY LARGER BACKREST MATTERS
When you recline, your spine's contact points with the backrest change. Forward-leaning support focuses on the lumbar region (lower back). That's perfect for console work. But when you lean back, your entire back—lumbar through mid-thoracic—needs continuous support to maintain spinal alignment and prevent strain.
- Surface Area: Larger backrest distributes pressure across more of your back—reducing point loading and discomfort
- Spinal Curvature: Concaved design follows natural spine shape when reclined, maintaining proper alignment
- Mid-Back Support: 15" height covers thoracic region that standard backrests miss when you're leaned back
- Dynamic Movement: ZenWave™ technology maintains support through full range of motion—forward AND back
- Pressure Distribution: Contoured surface prevents pressure concentration that causes numbness and discomfort
The concaved shape is critical. Your spine isn't flat—it's curved. A flat backrest creates gaps where your back isn't supported, forcing you to either slump forward (losing alignment) or push back (creating pressure points). The Executive Backrest's contoured design follows your natural spinal curvature, providing continuous support across the entire contact surface.
ZENWAVE™ TECHNOLOGY IN BOTH POSITIONS
The Executive Backrest doesn't just sit there—it moves with you dynamically, just like the standard backrest. The ZenWave™ motion system that makes Stealth Chairs legendary for forward-lean support works identically with the Executive upgrade. The difference is surface area: more backrest coverage when you recline.
FORWARD MOTION: Backrest flexes forward with you as you lean into console work
RECLINING MOTION: Backrest supports you as you lean back for evaluation and calls
Same revolutionary technology. Larger support surface. Complete ergonomic coverage in both directions.
What this means in practice: the Executive Backrest maintains all the forward-lean benefits that make Stealth Chairs different—the floating support, the pressure distribution, the lumbar massage effect—while adding superior reclining comfort. You're not choosing one position over another. You're getting full support in both.
3-MINUTE INSTALLATION
If upgrading from standard backrest, unbolt existing back support using included hex wrench. Set aside mounting hardware for reuse.
Align Executive Backrest mounting points with chair frame attachment points. Concaved surface should face forward (toward seat).
Insert bolts through mounting points and tighten using hex wrench. Ensure even tension on both sides for proper alignment.
Use backrest tension lever (Lever 3) to customize support level. Test forward-lean and reclining positions to ensure proper ZenWave™ motion. Done.
Total time: 3 minutes.
Tools included. Simple bolt-on installation. Universal compatibility with all Stealth and ErgoLab chairs.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Fits all Stealth Pro, Stealth Standard, Stealth Executive, Stealth Pro Executive, and ErgoLab chair models. Direct bolt-on replacement for standard backrest. Maintains all ZenWave™ functionality while adding larger reclining support. Works with all cylinder heights, caster types, and chair configurations.
WHO SHOULD UPGRADE TO EXECUTIVE?
If you ever think "I wish this backrest was bigger when I lean back" — the Executive upgrade solves that. If you spend your entire session leaned forward and never recline, the standard backrest is perfect. But most professionals alternate between positions throughout the day. Executive gives you complete support in both.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
• Breathable mesh construction
• Fiber-reinforced frame
• ZenWave™ motion integration
• Mounting hardware & tools
• Installation instructions
• Compatible with all Stealth & ErgoLab chairs
AN UPGRADE, NOT A REPLACEMENT
The Executive Backrest isn't fixing something broken—it's unlocking additional capability. Your standard Stealth backrest is brilliant for forward-leaning console work. But professional work involves multiple positions throughout the day. The Executive upgrade ensures you have proper ergonomic support in ALL those positions.
$199 to transform your chair's versatility.
Same chair. Same ZenWave™ technology. Now with complete reclining support added.
Think of it this way: you've already invested in the chair that supports your forward-leaning work better than anything else on the market. For $199, you ensure that same level of support extends to every working position. Listening back to mixes. Client calls. Creative evaluation. Review sessions. All supported with the same ergonomic excellence you have when leaning forward.
COMPLETE SUPPORT IN EVERY POSITION
Professional work demands multiple positions throughout the day. The Executive Backrest ensures you have proper ergonomic support whether you're leaned forward into the console or reclined for evaluation and calls. 3-minute installation. Universal compatibility. ZenWave™ technology in both directions. Upgrade your versatility today.
Covered under Stealth Chair's 5-year component warranty. Premium breathable mesh with fiber-reinforced frame construction. When you invest in professional ergonomics, we ensure it lasts—with full support coverage and replacement parts availability.
Features
Features
Lumbar support that moves with you as you are in any stealth or ergolab chair
Dimensions
Dimensions
15" wide x 15" Tall Concaved design
Who Is This For?
Who Is This For?
Anyone that sits further back in the chair looking for additional support in lower and mid back region.
Warranty
Warranty
Every Stealth Chair is backed by a comprehensive 5-year warranty, ensuring long-lasting durability and performance. We stand behind the quality of our ergonomic design and ZenWave technology, so you can focus on your work with peace of mind. Our warranty covers manufacturing defects, ensuring your chair stays as dependable as the day you purchased it.
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