Professional ergonomic saddle seating
Sit Upright. Move Freely. Get Closer to Your Work.
If your work requires you to sit for long periods, lean forward, move around
a patient or repeatedly reach towards your work, a conventional office chair
can make it difficult to maintain a comfortable working position.
The Salli Pro Saddle Chair changes the way you sit.
Its split saddle design positions the thighs at a more open angle and allows
the pelvis to sit in a more upright position — helping you work closer to
the task while keeping your upper body free to move.
With adjustable height, seat width and tilt, plus professional-grade construction,
Salli Pro is designed for people who take their working posture seriously.
This isn't a conventional office chair.
Salli Pro is designed for active, riding-style sitting —
particularly useful when your work requires precision, movement, close access
to your work area or frequent changes in position.
Designed for Professionals Who Can't Afford to Fight Their Chair
Salli seating is particularly well suited to roles where you need to work
close to another person, equipment or a detailed task without a large chair
or backrest getting in the way.
Dental Professionals
Healthcare & Allied Health
Precision Work
Office & Sit-Stand Work
It can be particularly useful for dentists, dental assistants, clinicians,
healthcare professionals and other people whose work involves repeatedly
reaching forward or moving around a workstation.
Why Sit Differently?
On a conventional chair, your hips and knees are usually positioned at relatively
closed angles. This can make it easy for the pelvis to roll backwards and the
upper body to collapse into a rounded sitting position.
Saddle seating places you higher, with your thighs angled downwards and your
feet positioned to either side of you. This creates a more open hip position
and allows the pelvis to sit more like it does when you are standing.
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More Open Hip Position
Riding-style sitting opens the angle between your thighs and upper body
compared with conventional 90-degree chair sitting.
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Encourages an Upright Pelvis
The saddle position makes it easier to position the pelvis forward rather
than rolling backwards into a slouched posture.
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Easier to Work Close to the Task
The compact saddle design allows you to move your legs and position yourself
closer to a patient, desk or work surface.
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Freedom to Move
Rather than locking you into one supported position, saddle seating keeps
your legs and upper body available for movement throughout the working day.
Why the Split Saddle Matters
Not all saddle chairs are designed the same way.
The two-part Salli seat creates a central gap rather than
placing a solid saddle directly beneath the pelvic area.
This design allows your sitting bones to carry the majority of your seated
weight while reducing unnecessary pressure through the soft tissues in the
centre of the pelvis.
It also allows the pelvis to tilt into a more natural forward position without
the same pressure that can occur on a solid saddle seat.
Adjust the Chair Around Your Body and Your Work
Saddle seating needs to be set up correctly. Salli Pro gives you the ability
to adjust the chair to suit your body, preferred position and working environment.
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Gas-lift height adjustment
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Adjustable seat width
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Adjustable seat tilt
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Split saddle seat design
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Multiple height configurations
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Upholstery options available
Need to Reach Forward? Tilt the Seat — Not Your Back.
This is particularly valuable for dentists, clinicians and precision workers
who repeatedly need to bring their upper body closer to the task.
The seat tilt can be adjusted to support a slightly forward working position,
helping you approach the task from the hips rather than simply rounding your
back and shoulders forwards.
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Useful for close-access work:
Position yourself closer to your patient or work surface while keeping your
legs free and maintaining a more balanced working position.
Add Movement to Your Working Day
If you select a Sway active-sitting configuration, the seat
can respond subtly to your body movements in multiple directions.
Rather than holding you completely still, this controlled movement allows the
pelvis and trunk to continue making small adjustments while you work.
It can be particularly useful for people who dislike feeling locked into one
static seated position for hours at a time.
How to Sit Correctly on Your Salli
A saddle chair should not be set up like a conventional office chair.
Getting the height and position right makes a significant difference.
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Sit Higher
Raise the chair until your thighs slope downwards and your feet can still
rest firmly on the floor.
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Keep Your Feet to the Sides
Position your feet beside you rather than directly in front. This helps
keep the pelvis balanced and upright.
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Sit Towards the Back of the Saddle
Your sitting bones should rest towards the rear of the seat where the
cushioning is designed to support them.
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Your desk may also need to move up.
Because saddle seating positions you higher than a traditional office chair,
a height-adjustable desk or appropriately high work surface is often the
best match.
New to Saddle Sitting? Give Your Body Time to Adjust.
Saddle sitting can feel very different if you've spent years sitting in a
conventional office chair.
Your sitting bones, inner thighs and postural muscles may initially notice
the change because your body is supporting itself differently.
Some people adapt quickly, while others prefer to gradually increase the
amount of time they use their Salli over the first few days or weeks.
Correct height and positioning are important. If something doesn't feel right,
check your setup before assuming saddle seating isn't suitable for you.
Particularly Well Suited to Height-Adjustable Workstations
The higher working position of a saddle chair pairs naturally with an
adjustable-height desk.
This allows you to move between saddle sitting and standing throughout the day
without trying to force both positions around a fixed-height workstation.
For clinical environments, the same principle applies: raise or lower your
patient, equipment or work surface so you can maintain a comfortable working
position rather than bending your body around the task.
Why Professionals Choose Saddle Seating
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Compact seating for close-access work
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Greater freedom of leg movement
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Open hip positioning
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Adjustable working angle
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Easy movement around the workspace
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Suitable for long professional workdays
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Adjustable to different body sizes
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Designed for demanding daily use
Product Details
Seat Design
Ergonomic split saddle seat
Height
Gas-lift adjustable with height options selected to suit the user
Seat Tilt
Adjustable for individual working position
Active Sitting
Sway active-sitting configurations available
Construction
High-quality steel construction
Upholstery
Multiple upholstery options available — select your preference above
Ideal For
Dental, healthcare, clinical, precision and office work
Choose the Configuration That Suits You
Your Salli Pro can be configured based on your preferred model, upholstery
and your height.
Selecting the correct height configuration is especially important because
saddle seating places you higher than a conventional office chair while your
feet still need to remain securely supported.
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Not sure which configuration to choose?
Use the Ask a Question option on this page and tell our team your height,
work environment and what you do while seated. We can help you choose the
most appropriate setup.
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Lifetime Structural Guarantee
The Salli Pro is designed for demanding professional use and is backed
by a Lifetime Structural Guarantee for additional
confidence in your investment.
A Different Way to Sit — Designed Around the Way You Work
If your job requires precision, movement and long periods of sitting,
the Salli Pro offers an alternative to being locked into a conventional
office chair. Adjust it around your body, position yourself closer to your
work and keep more freedom to move throughout the day.
