Gaiam Classic Balance Ball Chair with Base
- 300 pound capacity
- Users 5' to 5'11" per the listing
- 52cm ball, frame with caster wheels
- 24-25 inch sitting height
- 22 x 22 x 31 inches, 12.5 pounds
- Air pump and exercise guide included
- Assembly required
Last refreshed Jul 5, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
An active sitting chair that mounts a removable exercise ball on a wheeled frame, for desk and office use. Assembly is required, and the listing recommends a narrow user height range.
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ASIN: B01DUYIOFUCategory: Exercise Balls
Overview
Gaiam builds this balance ball chair around a removable ball seat set in a frame on easy-glide caster wheels. A metal support bar braces the frame, and the ball doubles as an exercise ball once taken out.
The frame adds mobility and a stable base to what would otherwise be a loose ball at a desk, and the pump and exercise guide are packed in. The limitation is a fixed recommended height band and a capacity ceiling.
Who it's for
Work from home desks, classrooms and offices where active sitting replaces a fixed chair. Users beyond the stated height and weight range should look at a different seat, and anyone who needs a backrest all day should confirm comfort first.
Pros and cons
- Removable ball doubles for exercise
- Caster wheels for mobility
- Pump and guide included
- Metal support bar frame
- Narrow user height range
- Backrest not mentioned in listing
Performance notes
Sitting on an unstable ball makes the trunk muscles make small corrections, which is the active sitting effect the seller describes. The frame limits how far the ball can roll, and the casters let the chair move across floors. Firmness depends on inflation, which the included pump sets.
Specifications
| Brand | Gaiam |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Diameter | 52 cm |
| Size | 24-25 incheshigher than 70% of 34 exercise balls |
| Maximum weight recommendation | 300 pounds |
| Recommended user height | 5' to 5'11" |
| Item weight | 12.5 pounds |
| Item dimensions | 22 x 22 x 31 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Cool grey |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Gaiam Balance Ball Chair, air pump, exercise guide |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Other details | |
| Required Assembly | Required |
| Product care instructions | Wipe with dry cloth |
| Additional Features | Ergonomic, rolling |
| Shape | Round |
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Frequently asked questions
How do I clean the Gaiam Classic Balance Ball Chair?
The listing says to wipe it with a dry cloth.
Does the Gaiam balance ball chair come with a pump?
Yes. The description lists an air pump and an exercise guide with the 52cm ball, the chair frame with wheels and the metal support bar.
Does the Gaiam Classic Balance Ball Chair have a backrest?
None is described. It is a ball seat on a wheeled frame.