Plastic task chair JAMES MESH
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Plastic task chair - JAMES MESH - Martela - aluminum / mesh / fabric
Plastic task chair - JAMES MESH - Martela - aluminum / mesh / fabric
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Characteristics

Material
plastic, aluminum, mesh, fabric
Options
upholstered, with headrest, with armrests, star base, adjustable, on casters
Market
contract, for office
Color
black
Width

Max.: 48 cm
(19 in)

Min.: 44 cm
(17 in)

Description

Overview
The James task chair with mesh back appears lightweight while providing good lumbar support. It is suitable for drop-in workstations and for longer seating periods. Multiple seat widths and back sizes as well as selectable mechanisms make the chair adaptable to different body sizes and uses.

Materials
5-star base (ø 708 mm): black aluminium or plastic; polished aluminium optional. Plastic parts black. Armrests: upper part black, shaft black. Seat: upholstered. Backrest: black mesh.

Variants and features
Product codes / main variants
1197 = without armrest
1198 = with armrest
1197P = without armrest, lumbar support
1198P = with armrest, lumbar support
1197N = without armrest, neckrest
1198N = with armrest, neckrest
1197NP = without armrest, lumbar support, neckrest
1198NP = with armrest, lumbar support, neckrest

Accessories
  • 2 seat size options (widths 44 cm and ~48.5 cm)
  • 2 mechanisms: Flex and Synchro Easy
  • With or without armrests; 2D and 4D rotating armrest types
  • Soft or hard castors, glides and foot ring
  • Telescopic and high columns as options
  • Lumbar support
  • Neckrest

Adjustments
  • Seat and backrest height adjustment
  • Seat depth adjustment
  • Armrests: 4D (height, angle, depth, width) or 2D (height, width)
  • Optional adjustable lumbar support (depth)
  • Height- and depth-adjustable neckrest
  • Flex mechanism: weight-sensitive synchronized mechanism with lockable free-float seat movement, seat angle adjustment and 4 backrest locking positions
  • Synchro Easy mechanism: weight-sensitive synchronized mechanism with 3 backrest locking positions

Fabric consumption
0.5 m / pcs

Sustainability
Product environmental card, Möbelfakta certificate and Design from Finland certificate are available for this product. Carbon footprint example: James Mesh 1198 = 117.54 kg CO2e.

Downloads and media
Available on the product page: product card, CAD images (2D/3D), care instructions, user manual, BIM objects and user instruction videos for the Flex and Synchro Easy mechanisms.

Technical specifications
  • Commercial name (model): James Mesh
  • Seat width options: 44 cm and ~48.5 cm
  • Backrest: black mesh
  • Seat: upholstered
  • Base: 5-star ø 708 mm; black aluminium or plastic, polished aluminium optional
  • Armrests: optional; 2D or 4D types; upper part black, shaft black
  • Mechanisms: Flex (weight-sensitive, lockable free-float, 4 locking positions) and Synchro Easy (weight-sensitive, 3 locking positions)
  • Adjustments: seat height, backrest height, seat depth, armrest adjustments (depending on type), lumbar support depth adjustment, neckrest height and depth
  • Accessories: soft/hard castors, glides, foot ring, telescopic/high columns
  • Fabric consumption: 0.5 m per piece
  • Carbon footprint (example): James Mesh 1198 = 117.54 kg CO2e

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Exhibitions

Meet this supplier at the following exhibition(s):

3 days of design
3 days of design

10-12 Jun 2026 Kopenhagen (Denmark)

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