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Salli Light Basic Saddle Seat

By Nick Miles · Updated 2026-08-16 · 4 expert sources

Salli Light Basic Saddle Seat

Pros

  • +Divided saddle geometry — Salli describes a single polyurethane seat with a groove down the middle
  • +Four gas-spring lengths span 400 mm to 875 mm, covering normal desks through standing-desk height
  • +Salli's own site publishes a 5-year warranty on the chair
  • +Weighs roughly 6 kg, so it moves easily between a desk and a workbench
  • +Eight caster types and wool seat covers offered, including ESD and antimicrobial options

Cons

  • Rated to 100 kg (about 220 lb), the lowest capacity among these saddle stools
  • The Basic is the fixed model: no tilt and no swing mechanism at this price
  • Standard seat is bare black polyurethane; fabric covers cost extra
  • Salli's Australian distributor lists a 2-year term against Salli's own 5-year warranty

Score breakdown

  • Expert consensus8.4
  • Effectiveness9.2
  • Build safety8.0
  • Durability8.6
  • Value8.8