Ergonomic office chairs, executive chairs and orthopedic seating solutions – developed and manufactured in Germany.
SITWELL STEIFENSAND AG
Wendelstein (near Nuremberg) · Retailers in Germany · Retailers in AustriaNew on Amplifa
About SITWELL STEIFENSAND AG
SITWELL STEIFENSAND AG is a family-owned company based in Wendelstein near Nuremberg, specializing in the manufacture of ergonomic office chairs, executive chairs, conference chairs and recliners. Production takes place in its own workshops in Germany, including an in-house upholstery shop and final assembly. Materials processed include genuine leather (cattle hide, semi-aniline), bonded leather made from recycled genuine leather fibers, mesh fabrics made of polyamide and polypropylene, contaminant-tested acoustic fabrics of pure new wool, CFC-free foams, aluminum and plastic components made from recycled granulate. The range includes custom-made products for people with disabilities, orthopedic office chairs and arthrodesis chairs as well as made-to-measure seat cushions for benches, motorhomes, caravans and garden furniture. In addition, the company offers repairs, reupholstering and spare parts services, including for third-party products. Customers are end consumers and companies from the office, home office and healthcare sectors; sales are handled via the factory outlet in Wendelstein, an online shop and specialist retailers throughout Germany and Austria.
- Site
- Wendelstein
- Processes
- Manufacture of office chairs, executive chairs, conference chairs, recliners (in-house, Upholstery shop / upholstery work (custom-made products, customer fabrics, foam renewal,, Repair of office chairs (including third-party products), renewal of armrests, back shells,, Manufacture of seat cushions for benches, motorhomes, caravans and garden furniture; seat and, Manufacture of office chairs, executive chairs, conference chairs and recliners, Custom-made products for people with special requirements/disabilities, Repair of office chairs (including third-party products), Renewal of armrests, back shells, mechanisms, gas lifts, castors (including third-party products)
- Materials
- Polyamide, Polypropylene, Plastic (recycled granulate), Aluminum, Genuine leather (cattle hide, semi-aniline), Bonded leather (recycled genuine leather fibers), New wool (acoustic fabrics), Foam (CFC-free)
- Certificates
- Blue Angel, OEKO-TEX, GS certificate, Green Dot (licensee), ISO 9001
- Industries
- Office furniture/seating furniture, Home office, Orthopedics/medical devices, Healthcare, Orthopedics/medical devices (orthopedic office chairs, arthrodesis chairs)
- 01
Material selection (leather, fabric, plastic)
- 02
Upholstery work / manufacture of seat cushions
- 03
Assembly of mechanisms, gas lifts, base stars and castors
- 04
Final assembly and quality control
- 05
Distribution via factory outlet, online shop and specialist retailers
- 06
Repair and upholstery workshop service also for third-party products
Materials
Polyamide
Used for mesh covers on the backrest and black base stars.
Polypropylene
Cover fabric for seat cushions, 100% polypropylene in the standard color black.
Plastic (recycled)
For plastic components, the company uses recycled granulate.
Aluminum
Material for designer, classic and functional base stars in various versions.
Genuine leather (semi-aniline)
100% cattle hide as a premium cover option; Blue Angel certified.
Bonded leather
Made from recycled genuine leather fibers, used exclusively for animal welfare reasons.
Acoustic fabrics
100% pure new wool for acoustic fabrics as a cover option.
Foam (CFC-free)
Foam core of the seat cushions, free of CFCs and other harmful substances.
Faux leather
Alternative cover material for office chairs.
PU (polyurethane)
Pads for armrests to relieve the shoulder and neck area.
Sites
Wendelstein (near Nuremberg)
DEHeadquarters, manufacturing, factory outlet/showroom
- Materials
- Genuine leather, bonded leather, mesh fabric, foam, polyamide, aluminum
- In-house upholstery shop
- Assembly
- Showroom/factory outlet
Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of office chairs, executive chairs, conference chairs, recliners (in-houseAssembly | – | – | – | – | Genuine leather, Bonded leather, Mesh fabric, Foam, Polyamide, Aluminum |
| Upholstery shop / upholstery work (custom-made products, customer fabrics, foam renewal,Assembly | – | – | – | – | Fabric, Faux leather, Genuine leather, Foam, New wool |
| Repair of office chairs (including third-party products), renewal of armrests, back shells,Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacture of seat cushions for benches, motorhomes, caravans and garden furniture; seat andAssembly | – | – | – | – | Foam, Fabric, Leather |
Additional services
Quality
The products carry the GS mark for tested safety as well as OEKO-TEX certifications for contaminant-tested fabrics. Leather covers are awarded the Blue Angel; a manufacturer's warranty of 3 years applies for office chairs in 1-shift operation.
| Evidence | Wendelstein (near Nuremberg) |
|---|---|
| Blue Angel | |
| OEKO-TEX | |
| GS certificate | |
| Green Dot (licensee) | |
| ISO 9001 |
History
Invention of the first intervertebral disc swivel chair by Friedrich M. Steifensand, father of the current owner
Market launch of LADY SITWELL – the first office chair for women
Market launch of MISTER SITWELL – the first relief seat for men
- 2023
New warranty terms from 01.01.2023 (3 years warranty in 1-shift operation)