CHAIR

Refine

A gaming chair designed to provide you with a comfortable, versatile place to sit and become fully and enjoyably immersed in your gaming experience.

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comfort

Refine offers gamers superior comfort, office-level ergonomics and top-of-the-line adjustability in a premium design package.

Crafted
for comfort

Enjoy the lasting support of foam cushioning or adaptive mesh, a memory foam headrest and soft, padded armrests.

Refined design

Introduce soft fabric, breathable mesh or Alcantara® to your gaming station paired with a clean yet dynamic design expression.

Fabric

Alcantara®

Mesh

Ergonomic motion

Recline naturally with a synchro-tilt mechanism which moves in tandem with your body, supported by lockable tilt and adjustable tension.

Tailored
for gaming

Find your ideal gaming position with 4D armrests, a height-adjustable headrest, and a height and depth-adjustable seat.

Adaptable support

Adjust the depth and height of the built-in lumbar support to optimize ergonomic comfort for your back.

Adjustment guide

Find your ideal gaming position

Adjust the padded armrests up and down, in and out, forward and back, or rotated in and out, for tailored support.

Adjust the depth and height of the built-in lumbar support to optimize ergonomic comfort for your back.

Find your comfort zone by simply sliding the memory foam headrest up and down, or remove it at the press of a button.

Lean back with the support of adjustable tilt tension or lock your recline in one of eleven positions.

Adjust the height and depth of your seat to find the most ergonomic playing position for you.

Premium construction

Designed to last with durable materials, a glass-fiber reinforced frame and sturdy aluminum wheelbase.

Fluid movement

Move smoothly with hubless casters made from materials which help absorb shock, reduce noise and protect floors.

Five-year warranty

 

Rest easy with a five-year warranty on the chair’s construction and a three-year warranty on soft parts such as the upholstery, arm caps and headrest.

Frequently asked questions

Refine is designed to provide lasting comfort to anyone seeking office-chair ergonomics and sleek gaming chair design. We recommend Refine to people with a height between 1.65 m (5 ft 2 in) — 2.0 m (6 ft 6 in), and who weigh between 60 kg (132 lbs/9.45 st) — 125 kg (275 lbs/19.6 st).

Many gaming chairs use a mechanism where only the backrest moves, or the backrest and seat move independently, during recline. This can create uncomfortable gaps and awkward body positions when the chair is tilted back. The synchro-tilt mechanism in Refine allows the seat and backrest to move in tandem with your body’s natural movements, providing ergonomic support and comfort throughout your recline.

Finding an ergonomic sitting position is individual to you. Refine is designed to provide ample support for your body while sitting and offers you a wide array of adjustability features so you can find the most comfortable position for you.

Yes, Refine has been rigorously tested for compliance with safety, durability, and performance requirements, and meets the Bifma X5.1 standards. Refine also meets EN1335-1 standards.

We offer 5 years warranty for the mechanical parts of the chair, and 3 years warranty for soft parts (e.g. upholstery, lumbar support pad, arm caps and headrest). If you would ever require support, please reach out to our customer support team and they will happily assist you: https://support.fractal-design.com

In five simple steps. You can follow the Quick Start Guide included in the package or watch the video here: https://youtu.be/4KEAUJ3Qnew
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Awarded "Best Gaming / Office Chair" 2025
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Awarded iF Design Award for Product Design 2025
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"I'm in no hurry to return to any other gaming chair in my house, which is probably the biggest compliment I could pay Refine."
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"Fractal Design Refine är en stol med utmärkt byggkvalitet och komfort för ett pris som inte känns oskäligt."
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"Dlatego właśnie, jeśli akurat macie problemy ze znalezieniem wygodnego fotela do stanowiska komputerowego i budżet do 2200 złotych, to Fractal Refine może być wręcz idealnym wyborem."
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"Fractal Design bringt mit dem Refine frischen Wind in den Markt der Gaming-Stühle. Das Design dürfte viele Nutzer ansprechen, die vom Look klassischer Gaming-Stühle weniger angesprochen werden"
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"Inspired by Scandinavian minimalism, the Fractal Refine combines modern design with high functionality."
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"The Fractal Refine Mesh is a fantastic entry in the premium seating market. It combines some very clever design thinking with excellent quality of materials and wins our OC3D Performance Award."
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Assembly guide

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Our support portal covers further frequently asked questions, instructions and advice. If you need further assistance, reach out to our support team who are always happy to help.

Support

Specifications

  • Frame
    Glass fiber reinforced (20-30%) PP/PA
  • Seat
    Cold cured foam (Mesh: Mesh)
  • Back
    Cold cured foam (Mesh: Mesh)
  • Headrest
    Memory foam
  • Wheelbase
    Aluminum
  • Casters
    Hubless 65 mm with soft PU wheels
  • Gas Piston
    120 mm Class 4
  • Mechanism
    Synchro-tilt
  • Armrests
    Plastic cover with aluminum mechanism and steel bracket
  • Arm Caps
    Soft PU foam with TPU cover
  • Lumbar Support
    Height and depth adjustable
  • Fabric Cover
    Mesh: Nylon reinforced mesh, Fabric: Woven non-organic fabric, Alcantara®: Alcantara®

Adjustability

  • Seat Height (from floor)
    475 mm – 595 mm (Mesh: 490 mm – 610 mm)
  • Seat Depth
    425 mm – 480 mm (Mesh: 450 mm – 505 mm)
  • Armrest Height (from seat)
    160 mm – 270 mm (Mesh: 145 mm – 255 mm)
  • Armrest to Armrest
    420 mm – 560 mm (Mesh: 430 mm – 560 mm)
  • Armrest Rotation Adjustability
    ±15°
  • Armrest Depth Adjustability
    60 mm
  • Lumbar Support Height Adjustability
    110 mm
  • Lumbar Support Depth Adjustability
    20 mm
  • Max Back Tilt
    125° (~130° under load)
  • Tilt Mechanism
    Donati Dynamic
  • Back/Seat Tilt Ratio
    2:1
  • Lockable Tilt Positions
    11
  • Free Tilt
    Yes
  • Headrest Height Adjustability
    120 mm

Measurements

  • Headrest Width
    210 mm
  • Headrest Depth
    80 mm
  • Headrest Height
    185 mm
  • Lumbar Support Pad Height
    110 mm
  • Lumbar Support Pad Width
    260 mm
  • Seat Pad Width
    540 mm (Mesh: 550 mm)
  • Seat Pad Depth
    460 mm (Mesh: 465 mm)
  • Seat Width (between seams)
    435 mm
  • Arm Cap Length
    250mm
  • Arm Cap Width
    110mm
  • Back Height (from floor)
    1340 mm – 1465 mm
  • Back Height (from seat)
    875 mm (Mesh: 860 mm)
  • Back Width
    530 mm
  • Caster Size
    65 mm
  • Wheelbase Diameter
    700 mm

General

  • Certifications
    Bifma X5.1, EN1335-1 , BS5852 OR CAL TB 117 + EN1021-1/-2
  • Weight Capacity
    125kg
  • Warranty
    5 years (mechanical parts), 3 years (upholstery and cover material, including fabric and mesh)
  • Recommended User Height
    1.65m – 2.0m
  • Recommended User Weight
    60kg – 125kg
  • Net Weight
    25.7kg (Alcantara®: 25.8kg)
  • Gross Weight
    35.7 kg (Alcantara®: 35.8kg)
  • Package Dimensions (LxWxH)
    107x68x39 cm
  • Package Contents
    Seat base with synchro-tilt mechanism, backrest with built-in lumbar support, wheelbase, headrest, Large Accessory Box, Quick Start Guide, Designers' Note with envelope
  • Large Accessory Box Contents
    Gas lift, casters (5x), Small Accessory Box, armrests (2x), User Manual, Red Stop Note
  • Small Accessory Box Contents
    Allen Key, 6x screws for armrest, 2x screws for backrest

Other

  • EAN
    Mesh Dark: 843276106683 Mesh Light: 7340172706694 Mesh Dark (UK): 7340172706700 Mesh Light (UK): 7340172706717 Fabric Dark: 7340172706724 Fabric Light: 7340172706731 Fabric Dark (UK) 7340172706748 Fabric Light (UK): 7340172706755 Alcantara®: 7340172706762 Alcantara® (UK): 7340172706779
  • UPC
    Mesh Dark: 843276106683 Mesh Light: 843276106690 Mesh Dark (UK): 843276106706 Mesh Light (UK): 843276106713 Fabric Dark: 843276106720 Fabric Light: 843276106737 Fabric Dark (UK) 843276106744 Fabric Light (UK): 843276106751 Alcantara®: 843276106768 Alcantara® (UK): 843276106775
  • JAN
    Mesh Dark: 4537694341820 Mesh Light: 4537694341837 Mesh Dark (UK): 4537694341844 Mesh Light (UK): 4537694341851 Fabric Dark: 4537694341868 Fabric Light: 4537694341875 Fabric Dark (UK) 4537694341882 Fabric Light (UK): 4537694341899 Alcantara®: 4537694341905 Alcantara® (UK): 4537694341912
  • Product Code
    Mesh Dark: FD-CH-RE1M-01 Mesh Light: FD-CH-RE1M-02 Mesh Dark (UK): FD-CH-RE1M-03 Mesh Light (UK): FD-CH-RE1M-04 Fabric Dark: FD-CH-RE1F-01 Fabric Light: FD-CH-RE1F-02 Fabric Dark (UK) FD-CH-RE1F-03 Fabric Light (UK): FD-CH-RE1F-04 Alcantara®: FD-CH-RE1A-01 Alcantara® (UK): FD-CH-RE1A-02

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