3009 reviews

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See why +100,000 customers ditched their old shop chairs and made the switch to Vyper.

SPECS & DIMENSIONS

Height RangeMultiple
Height Adjustment TypeMultiple
Max Weight Capacity400 lbs.
Product Weight38 lbs.
BACKREST INCLUDEDYes
SEAT WIDTH14"
SEAT THICKNESS4"
BASE DIAMETER23"
FootrestStainless Steel
Caster Size4"
# of Casters5
Made InWisconsin, USA
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100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE

Try it for 30 days. Don't love it, send it back, and we'll refund 100% of what you paid.

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LIFETIME WARRANTY

Frame, hardware, and casters covered for life. Cushions and mechanisms for 5 years from purchase.

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Free Shipping

Free shipping on every order over $200, direct from our Wisconsin warehouse.

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Buy Now, Pay Later.

Purchase your Vyper today, and pay tomorrow with ShopPay interest-free installments.

USED BY THE PROS EVERYDAY.

Trusted, tested, and used by the best in the industry.

JAY LENO

JAY LENO'S GARAGE

RICHARD RAWLINGS

GAS MONKEY GARAGE

BILL GOLDBERG

GOLDBERGS GARAGE

CHIP FOOSE

FOOSE DESIGN

BRIAN SCOTTO

HOONIGAN

ADAM LZ

LZMFG
01/06

Your Problems. Our Solution.

Vyper chairs are built to fix the everyday problems that cheap shop chairs create. If your chair makes the job harder, more painful, or more frustrating than it needs to be, it’s time to upgrade.

Sore Back & knees?

Work in All-Day Comfort

Cheap chairs put your body in the wrong position for hours. Vyper gives you the cushioning, lumbar support, and adjustable height you need to stay comfortable, stay focused, and get through long days without paying for it later.

Don't Trust Your Chair?

Trust the chair you work in

Most shop chairs are made from cheap plastics and lightweight materials that wear down fast and need replacing every six months. Vyper chairs are built like a tank with all-steel construction to support up to 400 lbs with zero flex.

Tired of Tipping Over?

Roll Safely Over Anything

Tiny casters catch on cracks, cords, zip ties, and uneven concrete, which can send the chair sideways and put you at risk of injury. Vyper uses 4-inch industrial-grade casters and a 5-point anti-tip base to safely roll over anything without dumping you on the floor.

Proudly American Made

Designed, manufactured, and packaged in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Every chair, every cart, every creeper.

Trusted by +100,000 Customers

COMPARE CHAIRS

ELEVATED STEEL MAX

$650

HEIGHT RANGE 24" - 32.5"
HEIGHT ADJUST Mechanical
WEIGHT CAPACITY 400lbs
BASE DIAMETER 23"
CASTER SIZE 4"
MADE IN USA
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ELEVATED STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

$650

HEIGHT RANGE 24" - 29.5"
HEIGHT ADJUST EZ-Lift
WEIGHT CAPACITY 400lbs
BASE DIAMETER 23"
CASTER SIZE 4"
MADE IN USA
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ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

$625

HEIGHT RANGE 17" - 22.5"
HEIGHT ADJUST EZ-Lift
WEIGHT CAPACITY 400lbs
BASE DIAMETER 23"
CASTER SIZE 4"
MADE IN USA
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Helpful Videos & Info

This is one of those products you have to see to fully appreciate. Watch the videos below, from the day it arrives at your door to the day it lives in your garage.

Unsure if the ELEVATED STEEL MAX is right for you?

Give Bryan a call. He will be able to guide you to the perfect product for your needs.

Call (920) 301-3822

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 3009 reviews.

Was a little hesitant because of the price, but its just as high quality as advertised.

ELEVATED STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

The chair itself is great. It’s very strong, well-built, and durable. It honestly looks and feels like something that will last a lifetime. The assembly directions, on the other hand, leave a lot to be desired. I wouldn’t waste much time trying to follow the paper instructions because they really don’t tell you much. Go to their YouTube channel and watch the assembly video instead. It makes putting the chair together much easier. My biggest complaint is that I really think the tool holder should be included with the chair rather than being an accessory you have to purchase separately. After all, having your tools and parts within reach is kind of the whole point of a mechanic’s shop chair. For the price of the chair, I think the tool holder should be standard equipment. The chair is a little on the expensive side as it is. If they included the tool holder and kept the price the same, I think it would be a very good deal. Overall, though, the quality is excellent and I’m happy with the purchase.

ROBUST STEEL MAX

My husband has wanted to purchase this chair and we finally ordered it. He absolutely loves it, especially moving around the garage and in the basement. Makes things so much easier for him, as he has mobility issues. Fantastic chair!!!! Would recommend it to anyone.

ROBUST STEEL MAX

Customer video review of ROBUST STEEL MAX

This was an anniversary gift for my husband. He's having a new shop built, and I felt he just needed a good, comfortable place to put his rear once the shop is complete. This man never gets excited over anything. He was excited to get this chair and the add-ons I included!

ROBUST STEEL MAX

Delivery was slower than advertised, but worth the wait! This thing was actually fun to assemble, they provided grade 5 and grade 8 bolts to do it with! Truly built to last. Have a good hold on this chair when you sit down, it will take off on you, or you can lock 2 of the casters.

ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

Love my Vyper chair! Sits high enough to work at my toolbox and low enough to work on my truck! And it’s very comfortable!

FORD® OVAL - FORD BLUE (ELEVATED)

When I initially saw the ad for a Viper stool: my first thought was “ there is no way I would spend that much money on a shop stool!” So I watched the ads for two years and last week I purched 3 of them. We have a smaller industrial shop with 7 employees. The first stool arrived and the quality is infinite. Very well thought out, all serious steel construction, very strong standard hardware. Very nice throughout. Thankyou.

ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

My wife and I are both disabled, she has knee and hip problems and I'm an amputee. We needed a chair to use in the kitchen and to move throughout the apartment. We had already gone through two office chairs that didn't hold up like they said they would, they both broke and were thrown in the trash. We bought the Steel Robust Max with the Big Boy attachments, I was tired of wasting money on cheap flimsy chairs. The Vyper chair is AWESOME!!! My wife, who uses the chair the most, LOVES IT. Because of the price, we were a little hesitant at first about buying the Vyper Chair, but we're glad we did. The chair is built like a tank and yet it glides across the floor with ease. This is a perfect example of "you get what you pay for." Thanks guys, we love it.

ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

My only regret is... "Why didn't I get this sooner?" What an amazing chair. Easy to assemble, well made, does everything Vyper advertises. Rolls effortlessly, and is as comfortable as it looks. Very pleased. I may need to order an additional so my wife or my friends can't steal mine when they are hanging out in the garage while I work on their vehicles. If you are on the fence about this chair / stool or any of their garage products, I highly recommend getting off the fence and get one of these chairs or stools. You won't be disappointed.

ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

I have not been able to really put it to the test, but so far so good.

ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

Customer photo review of ROBUST STEEL MAX

Great chair, you can run over carpet and not fall over!

ROBUST STEEL MAX

Easy to assemble, comfortable and sturdy. The wheels are large and do not get caught on small obstacles on the floor.

ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

Purchased for the renter who farms some ground for me. It’s his 76th birthday and he shows 2 custom Vehicles at custom shows. Thought he could use something nice to help save his body when he is doing show prep.

ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

Wonderful addition to my shop. Wish I had bought one when they first came out years ago. Well worth the money, and I may buy another later on . I like the idea that is expandable and I can add sides to it . beautifully made, easy to put together, just follow the instructions. after falling off two smaller, cheaper stools- . This is money well spent .I recommended one to all my friends . Buy a cheaper unit that is not as effective, doesn’t roll as well, and either ends up breaking or you ignore it .. spend the money. Buy the best . 5 star product and excellent value . Should last a lifetime with minimal care !

ROBUST STEEL MAX

The chair is very high quality and was very easy to assemble. Haven’t had much of a chance to use it yet nut very comfortable

FREEDOM EDITION (ROBUST MODEL)

Great product, we pulled up A youtube video to help with puttung tye chair together it helped a lot.

ROBUST STEEL MAX

Well packed, arrived undamaged. Lots of parts and bolts!! Took awhile to assemble and reassemble. Recommend watching the appropriate assembly video several times. It is very freewheeling and comfortable . I like everything but the price!

FREEDOM EDITION (ELEVATED MODEL)

The chair is well built, easy to assemble and comfortable

ROBUST STEEL MAX

Excellent product that is built to last. Only recommendation is to put torque specifications on the assembly instructions. Its would prevent over torturing of mounting hardware in the seat area that I am sure happens. Extremely satisfied with the chair.

ROBUST STEEL MAX

Biggest problem is there should have been a video assembling the Freedom chair. For a girl assembling by herself, it would have been a bigggg game changer if the parts bags which are confusing if you would also put the number on it also that reflects in the assembly book. Having the item numbered would have been a faster to assemble. Really would appreciate you considering this be done on all parts bags. Love my chair but it was confusing for a girl.

FREEDOM EDITION (ELEVATED MODEL)

I had one of the shorter chairs which is great but I some leg issues and it was painful to stand up from it. I got the taller one which has the same greatness but easier for me to sit down and stand up. My wife is happy as she got the shorter one. It is the right size as she is 5 ft tall, so it all worked out. I ordered easy lift kit for the taller chair which is a big win, and yes I will get one for the other seat as well.

ELEVATED STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

Customer photo review of FREEDOM EDITION (ROBUST MODEL)

Chair rolls so smooth. I don't think it will ever turn over. Chair is built like a rock. Freedom baby!

FREEDOM EDITION (ROBUST MODEL)

The chair is very well built and rolls over all the cracks in the floor without catching.

ELEVATED STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

This by far the highest quality, best built, shop chair I’ve ever owned. I have TWO other garage chairs that are getting benched immediately! This Vyper chair is legit. I just love when you can tell right out of the gate that a product is going to last a very long time.

FREEDOM EDITION (ROBUST MODEL)

At 79 years old I have busted my ass in my smooth floor shop numerous times over the years with small wheel rollers, sometimes not even trying to roll over something small like a gravel stone. Looked at your chair a couple of times and choked on the price. Last time, a few weeks ago I got dumped again I decided to bite the bullet and order. I am so very impressed with the total quality of each and every part and how well it all fit together perfectly. The comfort and safety I feel rolling around is superb. Semper Fi from an old Marine.

ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

I was skeptical about ordering a shop stool this expensive, but it is absolutely worth it. Very comfortable and well built. The large casters make moving around the shop feel safer than anything I’ve used before, and the stool is just flat out comfortable to sit on. I’m so glad that I broke down and ordered this for myself. Now I’m trying to justify the cost for another one to use when I’m working in the basement.

FREEDOM EDITION (ELEVATED MODEL)

A very high quality product. I look forward to years of use out of my new chair. The assembly video was great, straight forward and easy to follow making assembly relatively fast. There were no issues with fitment, paint is immaculate; a super product.

FREEDOM EDITION (ELEVATED MODEL)

Pretty easy to put together and rolls so smooth. Got the 250 edition... because, why not do it right. Would definitely recommend it if you can afford it, feels like a forever chair to me.

FREEDOM EDITION (ROBUST MODEL)

Like the color and chair, but wish it could of had 250 Freedom stitched on the seat.

FREEDOM EDITION (ROBUST MODEL)

I thought that my WIZARD edition looked amazing. But the FREDOM edition is next level!

FREEDOM EDITION (ELEVATED MODEL)

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before you upgrade.

This is a big purchase. What if I'm not satisfied?

We get it. The price is more than you've spent on a shop chair/stool/cart before, and you can't sit in it before you buy it. That's why every Vyper purchase comes with a 30-day, 100% money-back guarantee. Roll it, sit in it, put it through a real weekend in your shop. If it's not what we said it was, send it back. We'll refund every penny and cover the return shipping.

The lifetime warranty on the frame, hardware, and casters covers you long after the 30 days are up. If you have questions before or after purchase, call (920) 301-3822 and you'll reach a real person at our Green Bay headquarters. Not a chatbot, not an offshore call center. The team that builds your chair is the team that picks up the phone.

We've built this so the risk is on us, not you.

How do I know which Vyper Chair is right for me?

Quick decision tree based on the work you do:

Working at standard workbench height? Robust Steel Max chair (or Robust Steel Pro stool if you don't need a backrest or adjustability).

Working at tall fab tables, weld benches, or counter-height workstations? Our Elevated Steel Max chair.

Detailing, polishing, or any work close to the ground? Low Pro stool. For ultra-low work (wheels, baseboards, lower body panels), pair it with a Mini Creeper.

Working under cars, trucks, or anything that needs an undercar position? Lay-Down Creeper. Foldable Creeper if you need a portable secondary.

Need mobile tool storage that rolls between bays? X32 Series Tool Cart.

Hot summers in the shop with no AC? Vyper Turbo Fan 24".

If your work cycles between multiple positions (which most working shops do), check our bundles. We've configured packages around the way buyers actually work.

Still unsure? Call us at (920) 301-3822. Real humans in Green Bay who can walk you through the right pick for your shop.

I already have a shop stool, why should I upgrade?

Honest answer: if your current stool works for you, doesn't hurt your back, doesn't tip when you reach, doesn't have foam that's flat, and isn't on its way to the dumpster within a year or two, you don't need to upgrade.

But that's not why most buyers come to us. Most buyers upgrade because they've owned three or four cheap stools at $80 to $150 each and they're tired of the cycle. Foam compresses. Wheels break. Frames bend. Welds pop. Within two years, the stool is junk and they're shopping again.

A Vyper chair starts around $475 and includes a lifetime warranty on the frame, hardware, and casters. Buy once. Sit comfortably. Stop replacing every couple of years. The math works out over a decade.

The other reason buyers upgrade: the cheap stool was hurting them. Bad foam, no lumbar support, low weight capacity, narrow seat. After 30 years of trade work, that stool wasn't doing them any favors. The Vyper is the chair that finally lets them keep working without paying for it the next morning.

Is Vyper actually made in the USA?

Yes. Every chair, stool, cart, and creeper is designed, welded, powder-coated, and assembled in Wisconsin. Built here, by Americans, on American soil.

The team that builds your equipment is the same team you'll talk to if you call customer service. Pioneering shop equipment manufacturing in the U.S. since 2020.

When you buy a Vyper, you're paying American workers, not subsidizing factories overseas. That matters to a lot of our customers. It matters to us too.

Are Vyper products good for older buyers, people with bad backs, or those with mobility issues?

A real pattern across our reviews: customers in their 60s, 70s, and 80s, customers with back surgeries, amputees, customers with sciatica, and customers with bad knees explicitly mention Vyper as the equipment that lets them keep working in the shop.

A few specific reasons why:

The Robust Steel Max and Elevated Steel Max chairs have lumbar-support backrests and 3.5-inch industrial foam seats. The smooth EZ-Lift height adjustment lets you dial in the exact position your back needs without fighting a stuck pin. The five-caster anti-tip base keeps the chair planted when you're sitting down or standing up.

The Big Boy attachment is the most-recommended upgrade for older buyers. The wider seat means you don't have to perfectly center yourself when sitting down, and the wider surface gives you leverage to push off when standing. Reviewers explicitly mention this as a confidence upgrade for buyers worried about getting in and out of the chair safely.

The Adjustable Armrest gives older buyers something solid to grip while sitting down or standing up. Multiple reviewers in their 70s and 80s call this a safety upgrade, not a comfort one. Customers with mobility limitations and amputees mention the armrests as the reason they can use the chair independently.

The Adjustable Backrest is the upgrade for buyers with sciatica, spinal surgeries, or chronic back issues. The height adjustment puts lumbar support exactly where it needs to be. The 10-degree tilt lets you change positions throughout the day instead of being locked into one angle.

The Mini Creeper and Low Pro stool keep you off the concrete for low work. Buyers who can't kneel anymore use these for the wheel detailing, brake jobs, baseboards, and outlet wiring that used to mean kneeling on the floor.

If you have specific concerns about whether a Vyper product is right for your situation, call us at (920) 301-3822 before ordering. Real humans in Green Bay who can talk through your specific needs and recommend the right configuration.

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