3033 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: 4.8 / 5 from 3033 reviews.

This chair is a vast improvement over the wood shop stools that I have previously used for decades. Having the adjustable height is very useful around the shop. While more costly than they should be, the Big Boy and Adjustable Backrest add considerably to comfort for a large tall person. Very glad I got this chair.

ELEVATED STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

I had mulled over purchasing this chair for almost a year now. After receiving it, putting it together, and testing it out for almost a month, I wish I had ordered it a year ago! The chair is very high-quality, very comfortable, and supportive for my bad back. I highly recommend the chair if you are in the market for a quality garage chair.

ELEVATED STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

Customer video review of ELEVATED STEEL MAX

Just right for working and welding at the higher work tables and you don’t feel like your going to tip to

ELEVATED STEEL MAX

Very solid chair, well built and I love how smooth the casters are on my basement floor

ELEVATED STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

My kids and I race in the garage on the super smooth casters. Man these chairs can glide!

ULTIMATE EZ-LIFT PACKAGE

I love that you're Wisconsin-based and that the engineering feels home-grown. The fasteners and steel parts are robust. I would scream high praise from the roof tops if you replaced the sytrofoam with cardboard and the instructions included were more intuitive and descriptive. I had a million little stryo pieces all over my new chair as well as all over my garage when I was through. And then there were a few steps that it would have been easier if extra pointers were included as better photos.

FREEDOM EDITION (ELEVATED MODEL)

Very well built...wheels roll smooth...thick metal lots of bolts very sturdy at no time do I feel like like the chairs are unstable

ELITE TRIO PACKAGE

I really like the chairs they are awesome. I wish I could have gotten the white and black chair that is all over facebook. I called to enquirer about it and was told it was a one off. Get it off of facebook if you don’t sell it. But great quality easy to put together. I highly recommend it. Thank you

ULTIMATE EZ-LIFT PACKAGE

the cost is too expensive, especially when ypu have to assembleit yourself. Uncomfortable material and padding. Does not roll easily as advertised. back rest too low. I will never buy the product again.

ELEVATED STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

I went back and forth on this stool for a while, seemed like a lot of money for a shop stool. I finally got it, and just put the thing together this morning. It is such a beauty, could not be happier I finally hit buy. Extremely high-quality hardware, great feel and with a height I can comfortably work at my bench seated. I love this stool!!

ELEVATED STEEL MAX

Back now fills good after sitting and welding.

ELEVATED STEEL MAX

This Vyper chair was a requested Brothers Birthday gift & he was thrilled to receive it!

ELEVATED STEEL MAX

Customer photo review of ULTIMATE EZ-LIFT PACKAGE

Got them put together, the assembly was easy, the directions were easy to follow. I'm still looking forward to using them more.

ULTIMATE EZ-LIFT PACKAGE

The quality of the chair is great. My basement floor is smooth, but not perfectly flat, with minor imperfections. I notice when I roll across the floor the bottom carriage spins below me franticly which will push me directions id rather not go. This also creates an inconvenience when I am rolled up to a bench as when I try to fine tune my position it always want to roll back to where "it" wants to go , not where I want to be.

ELEVATED STEEL MAX

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

ELEVATED 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)

Customer photo review of FREEDOM EDITION (ELEVATED MODEL)

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)

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)

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

ELEVATED 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)

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

FREEDOM EDITION (ELEVATED MODEL)

Customer photo review of FORD® OVAL - FORD BLUE (ELEVATED)

This chair is built ford tough. Finally found one to match my box. Been waiting on something and glad I’ve waited this long for one.

FORD® OVAL - FORD BLUE (ELEVATED)

Customer photo review of FREEDOM EDITION (ELEVATED MODEL)

Very solid build on the seat. Easy to roll around and can be used in multiple different types of cases. Would recommend for a shop or office!

FREEDOM EDITION (ELEVATED MODEL)

I was very pleased with how easy it was to build my vyper chair was. I wish it took a little less time to get one but it was also a special edition one so I understand.

FREEDOM EDITION (ELEVATED MODEL)

Love the chair. Wuality is definately top rate. Only critique i have is in the assembly guide is on step 1 you give guidance on the correct bolts with a 1:1 scale. In my opinion going further if you did that for all the bolts I think it could be better. Just my opinion. Again love the chair and thanks.

FREEDOM EDITION (ELEVATED MODEL)

I like the quality of materials used, that the chair is made in the USA and the modern design. Definitely worth the money.

ELEVATED STEEL MAX

The price for what it is not worth the investment I was gonna get the cart as well. But I’m glad I decided not too. If quality reflects price ok. However…. Thank you none the less. Will put it to the test for longevity.

FREEDOM EDITION (ELEVATED MODEL)

The freedom edition chair was definitely worth the wait it's absolutely beautiful from the color down to the 250 badge/emblem the craftsmanship is top of the line im a very detail oriented person so i don't throw that out there alot but i have to say it's definitely a nice piece of work. Aside from the fact that it looks fantastic its extremely functional i am a disabled combat veteran and this chair has made my life much easier. Im able to roll around my shop now with little effort my lower body injuries has made it difficult in the past but this chair rolls so easy and smooth its a huge improvement. Thank you for a great product. My next purchase is a your loaded work cart in blue can't wait to get one. Thanks again for your quality craftsmanship.

FREEDOM EDITION (ELEVATED MODEL)

Love this chair, works great with my shop bench. Very comfortable and well built. Very easy to assemble and a quality product.

ELEVATED STEEL MAX

My new Vyper chair makes creating my stained glass projects so much more enjoyable. No more sore back, no jumping from chair to chair as I work on different stages of my projects, I just safely and efficiently roll from one area to another. It is extremely comfortable and I dont worry at all about tipping. ❤️ it!!

ELEVATED STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

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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