4279 reviews

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

SPECS & DIMENSIONS

HEIGHT RANGE17" - 22.5"
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT TYPEEZ-LIFT
Max Weight Capacity400 lbs.
Product Weight36.5 lbs.
BACKREST INCLUDEDYes
SEAT WIDTH14"
SEAT THICKNESS4"
BASE DIAMETER23"
FOOTRESTStainless
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 BIGGEST NAMES EVERY DAY

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

You need the HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS EDITION if you....

You need the HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS EDITION if you....

WANT TO BUY AMERICAN MADE

Every Vyper chair is designed, welded, powder-coated, and assembled in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Built here, by Americans, on American soil. When you buy a Robust Steel Max, you're paying American workers, not subsidizing factories overseas. That matters to a lot of our customers. It matters to us too.

SPENT DECADES ON CHAIRS THAT WRECK YOUR BACK

If you've got bad knees, a beat-up back, or 30 years of trade work behind you, the Robust Steel Max is the chair you should've been sitting on the whole time. Lumbar-support backrest, 3.5-inch foam, smooth glide so you're not pushing yourself across the shop. Customers with back surgeries say the same thing: it's the chair that finally lets them keep working.

ARE TIRED OF REPLACING CHEAP CHAIRS EVERY TWO YEARS

Three cheap shop stools at $150 each is $450, and you've still got nothing to show for it but a sore back and three trips to the dumpster. The Robust Steel Max is the one you stop replacing. Steel frame, hardware, and casters covered for life. Buy it once and the math works itself out over a decade.

RUN A SHOP WHERE COMFORT AFFECTS THE BOTTOM LINE

If detailing, fab work, or wrenching is how you make a living, an uncomfortable chair isn't just annoying but it's costing you. Slower work, more breaks, sore back the next day, fewer jobs in the schedule. The Robust Steel Max has a 3.5-inch industrial foam seat and a backrest that hits the lumbar where it needs it. Sit through a full polish, a transmission job, or an 8-hour shift and finish the day with energy to spare.

Proudly American Made

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

Trusted by +100,000 Customers

Helpful Videos & Info

The first video shows what makes this edition different from anything we've ever made. The last three show how the chair is built and unboxed.

COMPARE CHAIRS

HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS EDITION

$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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HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS EDITION (ELEVATED)

$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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NO. 9 CHASE ELLIOTT® EDITION

$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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Call (920) 301-3822

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 4279 reviews.

I received the Vyper Robust Stee Max and the assembly was the most fun I've had putting something like it together in a very long time. Overall, I am impressed with the ruggedness and beauty and comfort of the product and look forward to skittering around my workshop on it, sometimes for no apparent reason at all. A quality product if I've ever seen one.

ROBUST STEEL MAX

I'm 80 yr old & this chair is easy to get up from & rolls around easily .

ROBUST STEEL MAX

Really love the chair!! One thing aggravating about the experience though - I received the chair on Thursday and didn't receive the Big Boy add-on til Monday. I wanted to use the chair, so I assembled it right away on Friday. Then when I received and went to put the Big Boy on, I basically had to take the entire EZLtift seat area back apart and reassemble it. That was aggravating. My guess is that you probably shipped the two boxes together, but FedEx didn't deliver them together? I have had MANY VERY BAD EXPERIENCES with Fed Ex. As a matter of fact, if I had know that you used Fed Ex, I would have purchased the chair through Amazon instead of direct from you, simply to avoid FedEx. Just thought I would vent a little and let you know how your service provider (FedEx) performs and is perceived by customers, like me. Again, I love the chair, very high quality, the rollers are awesome for the concrete floor of my woodworking shop. No more falling out of my chair when I hit a small piece of wood on the floor, just roll right over it. Sincerely, Martin

ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

The phrase you get what you pay for fits perfectly. This chair is very well built and look forward to many years of use. The assembly process can be cumbersome, as I did have some issues getting the wheels installed. I would give this a 4.8 out of 5.

FORD MUSTANG® - RACE RED

Best shop chair out there!!

ROBUST STEEL MAX

Great product. This is the 3rd time I have ordered fron Vyper and I have been happy with the product and shipping every time.

FORD® OVAL - FORD BLUE

So well built and sturdy!

ROBUST STEEL MAX

I like the chair so far, haven't used it much yet but seems well built and heavy duty. Would recommend.

ROBUST STEEL MAX

It works … second vyper, so that’s enough of a compliment.

ROBUST STEEL MAX

Easy order and quick delivery. Easy to assemble and best of all its very comfortable!

ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

Love the chair. Craftsmanship is excellent even the fasteners used to assemble were top shelf

ROBUST STEEL MAX

Absolutely top quality!! Assembly was very simple, instructions were very easy to understand. Rolls over everything, the 5 casters make it very stable. The thick padding on the seat and the backrest make it very comfortable even when sitting for extended periods of time. 100% worth the price.

ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

Quality is obvious when taken out of the box. Easy to assemble. Once all the bolts and nuts are tight, it's like having a miniature heavy duty dozer under your gluteus maximus easily gliding across any direction of garage floor. Expensive but as they say you get what you pay for.

ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

Customer photo review of FORD MUSTANG® - GRABBER BLUE

I love my Ford Vyper chair! The assembly was played out great in the manual. I added the numbers to each bag. Before I started the assembly. The wheels glide over the garage floor wit ease. The cushions are really comfortable. You can feel the quality.

FORD MUSTANG® - GRABBER BLUE

Customer photo review of FORD® BRONCO - SHADOW BLACK (ROBUST)

Here it is next to the Vyper wana be chairs that I put together till I could afford the real deal. The Vyper is super awesome and comfortable. Glad I bought it finally. Like they say buy once cry once. The fit and material is far superior than I could have hoped for. The back rest is in that sweet spot and the gas cylinder is great.

FORD® BRONCO - SHADOW BLACK (ROBUST)

Love the chair, my shop burned last March, moodys hot rods and muscle cars.... I had a couple of them in that shop, im still fighting litigation with insurance companies or I would have bought 2, just can't afford right now.

ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

Customer photo review of ROBUST STEEL MAX

I LOVE my Viper! Every piece is heavy duty, easy to assemble and looks bad a**! I added the sidekick and tray to my initial order and I’m so glad I did. I have no doubt my viper chair will out live me. Thank you

ROBUST STEEL MAX

Took a bit to assemble it, but when you see quality you’ll know why! Bought it for my 84-year-old father who still runs his whole farm, donkey, feet and all ha ha. He said he took a tumble two or three times in his old chair. But he seen this one online and was super happy when we were done assembling it! Definitely worth the money!

ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

Shipping was fast with no damage. Product is great quality and nice looking. One petty issue is the backrest was not wrapped and had a lot of styrofoam pellets stuck to it and was a bit difficult to clean off. Compared to some other stools i think is overpriced

ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

Customer photo review of ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

I am a retired precision machinist of 35 years. Also a machine builder. So, I know quality when I see it. This VYPER chair I bought is the very best item I have purchased since my Harley Electra glide, well done to all of you in VYPER company. Your quality is top notch. Thank you from Mark!

ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

Instructions are very poor. The pictures are not adequately labeled to understand by somebody who is less than a machinist. More wrenches are required than our call for in the instructions. All in all not impossible to assemble, but could save a lot of time with better instructions.

ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

So far just love this thing! So much better than my other one 👍

ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

I love everything, amazing chair, so glad I bought this, it’s worth the money, not a cheap chair, it’s amazing

NO. 5 KYLE LARSON EDITION

a little pricy, but well worth it. Easy to assemble, very sturdy, rolls over bumpy terrain easily

ROBUST STEEL MAX

Customer photo review of FORD MUSTANG® - SHADOW BLACK

My son loves these chairs and I’m going to purchase an elevated one for the shop.

FORD MUSTANG® - SHADOW BLACK

Shipping was perfect, zero damage to the exterior box.

FORD® OVAL - FORD BLUE

I Love the chair I received. I made a mistake in not ordering the Chair that raise to the higher position. 🤔☹️ I will use it anyway because I cannot invest that much again to get the one I really wanted. Nothing against the Chair I received. Like I said it is everything you said it was It is the best build Chair I have ever seen. The assembly was simple and the directions were well displayed. Love it. ❤️❤️

ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

verry happy with my purchase , just got it so i'm still adjusting to how good it feels and works.

FORD® OVAL - FORD BLUE

Customer photo review of ROBUST STEEL MAX (EZ-LIFT)

I’d send a pic but there was a delay on my accessory tool tray so it’s not completely assembled yet. I absolutely love the chair it’s top quality bar none. It’s an industrial piece of art I am totally satisfied!

ROBUST 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?

Everything you need to know before you upgrade. If these don't answer your questions, please reach out to us at sales@vyperindustrial.com or call us at (920) 301 3822

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

If you're like us, you've more than likely either tipped over from hitting a crack or experience annoying back / knee pain from an uncomfortable stool.

Vyper Chairs (and our entire product line) were strategically designed to help reduce fatigue while working, help prevent from tipping over while rolling, and provide comfort for long working durations.

Plus, Vyper Chairs are made in America! Check out our top selling chair here to learn more.

What is a Vyper limited edition?

A Vyper limited edition is a one-time small-batch run of an existing product (chair, stool, creeper, or cart) in a named colorway, finish, or collaboration design, for example: Ghoul (glow-in-the-dark), Phantom (color-shift chameleon), Sublime (green), Voodoo, Scorch, Joker, Vein, Tribute (military canvas), and Warrior 2.0 (hot pink).

We also have an existing line of collaborations with Vyper x Realtree® and Vyper x Hendrick Motorsports that are always available. 

Each limited edition features unique embroidery, custom badges, exclusive stickers and a specific colorway you won't find in the standard lineup. The underlying build (steel frame, casters, foam, mechanisms, capacity, warranty) is identical to the standard product.

Will sold-out Vyper limited editions ever come back?

Once a Vyper limited edition sells out, it does not restock. That's the point, small batch, no second runs. Buyers who miss a drop have to wait for the next release, which will be a different colorway or collaboration entirely.

There are two different styles of limited editions: time based and quantity based. 

Some editions we will run where it’s first come first serve (quantity based). Other times we will run a limited colorway for a certain amount of time (time based). If you miss the cutoff, there’s no going back. 

Occasionally we will re-release a previously sold-out edition as a special return (for example, "Scorch, Joker, Volt, Shocker and Viola are back" was a one-time encore drop, called out as a last-chance opportunity). But the default policy is one-and-done. If you see a limited edition in stock and you want it, lock it in.

Are limited edition Vyper chairs different from regular chairs in build quality?

No. The build is identical to the standard product. A limited edition Robust Steel Max is the same Robust Steel Max underneath: same powder-coated steel frame, same 3.5" industrial foam, same lumbar-support backrest, same 400 lb capacity, same 5-caster anti-tip base, same lifetime warranty on the frame.

What changes is the finish: custom powdercoat color, custom embroidery, custom badges, and specific accent colors on hardware and stitching. You're getting the same chair Chip Foose, Jay Leno and Gas Monkey Garage use, just in a finish that won't be made again.

Are limited edition Vyper chairs different from regular chairs in build quality?

The fastest way is signing up for the Vyper email list and following @vyperchair on Instagram and YouTube, limited editions are announced usually 1 to 2 weeks before the drop with the exact date and time. Most drops go live at 9 AM CST on the announced date.

High-demand drops frequently sell out within hours. Customers on the email list get the announcement first, which is the difference between getting the chair and not.

Can I add custom accessories to a limited edition chair and do they ship with the same accessories as the standard model?

Yes. Limited edition chairs are compatible with the full Vyper accessory lineup (armrests, backrests, EZ-Lift, Big Boy attachment, tool trays, footrails, Sidekick). Many limited editions offer matching-color accessories during the drop window; once the drop closes, accessories may only be available in standard colors.

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