Fractal Design Refine

[jabski]

Not yet released but looks comfy.

Refine

www.fractal-design.com

 

[caff]

Big fan of their quiet cases (hoho) but... chairs? I dunno, will have to be something special and/or affordable.

 

[caff]

Available in the US, hopefully we should see in the UK in the next month or two.

 

[mattpj]

Came in the thread ready to hate it. I love the design and I’d definitely like to try one out.

 

[mattpj]

so the price in the US is $550.

Thats quite the keen price for a chair and puts them in the Herman Miller or specialist office chair price range.

A big ask for your first chair.

Though I have to say, the more I see it. The more I like it! I love the subtle grey hue and the white palette they’ve used.

it’s definitely the colour I would get too.

 

[caff]

Trouble is, where can you test it? I think that's pretty critical.

I went to John Lewis recently to test a bunch of different chairs, and didn't really like any of them, even the expensive and well-rated Herman Millers.

 

[eurokage]

Trouble is, where can you test it? I think that's pretty critical.

I went to John Lewis recently to test a bunch of different chairs, and didn't really like any of them, even the expensive and well-rated Herman Millers.

Agreed, a chair is a long-term investment that you will use daily, it is important to be able to test it, and as @mattpj stated that price puts the FD Refine in Herman Miller and Steelcase territory and I would go with the latter in that case.

 

[caff]

Got an email today saying it's rolling out in the UK. OcUK are listed as stockists but not listed on the shop yet.

 

[Dutchman]

Also interested in this, for the price seems to be good option if you want a new chair rather than a refurb
Quite a good review here -

From the Fractal website there is one of the retailers that is actually selling these, can't mention the name.

 

[mattpj]

Also interested in this, for the price seems to be good option if you want a new chair rather than a refurb
Quite a good review here -

From the Fractal website there is one of the retailers that is actually selling these, can't mention the name.

Oooh a review.

I’m going to enjoy watching this.

I’m finding the design more and more alluring.

 

[Glanza]

 

[Glanza]

 

[jabski]

thanks for this. Looks good

 

[dannywaugh1]

Mine arrived today, black / dark fabric, very easy to setup, coming from Noble Epic the Fractal is far better

 

[The_Arbiter]

Looks decent, with a decent warranty that i reckon you could even trust being Fractal.

But i can't see mine dying anytime soon being a decent one already, and i barely use atm.

 

[Upgrade]

Looks good!

 

[superleeds27]

Wonder how long that padding will hold up for.

 

[dannywaugh1]

After some adjusting last night and this morning I think I've got it the way I like it for sitting. Only time will tell but it used a cold cured foam same as the Noble chairs it feels very supportive.

 

[jabski]

Mine arrived today, black / dark fabric, very easy to setup, coming from Noble Epic the Fractal is far better

Looks really nice mate

 

[Ayahuasca]

Very close to ordering one of these.

I'm still using an old Steelcase Leap V2 that I got second hand, but it's a bit worse for wear these days and I'd like something with a headrest and breathable fabric.