New+Next: Kindl from SitOnIt Seating Expands Care with Patient & Hip Chairs

Healthcare spaces are some of the most demanding environments in the world. From busy clinic lobbies to recovery rooms, these settings require furniture that works as hard as the people within them — durable enough for daily use yet designed to create comfort, trust and peace of mind. That’s where the Kindl collection from SitOnIt Seating comes in.

Already a trusted favorite in healthcare design, Kindl is expanding in a major way. With the debut of new patient and hip chairs plus upgraded solid-surface finishes, this comprehensive seating collection delivers even more possibilities. As part of New+Next, it’s one of the latest solutions being spotlighted. Kindl is built to meet today’s needs while anticipating what’s next for healthcare.

A Collection Built for Care

Kindl was created from the ground up to handle the pressures of healthcare while elevating the experience for every guest. Its thoughtful engineering combines design and durability, offering comfort and style without compromise.

The Kindl collection is broad, spanning guest, tandem, bariatric, freespan, and now, hip and patient seating. Facilities can create cohesive solutions across every corner of a campus. Whether it’s a single chair in a patient room or a tandem setup in a waiting area, Kindl ensures consistency in look, feel and performance.

Spotlight: The New Kindl Patient Chair

The introduction of the patient chair is a milestone for Kindl. Specifically designed for extended use, this model focuses on subtle details that maximize patient comfort and clinician convenience.

  • Supportive proportions give patients the stability they need during exams or recovery
  • Discreet clean-outs and an optional underside splash guard make maintenance effortless
  • Field-replaceable parts keep the chair in service longer, reducing downtime and ensuring uninterrupted care

The Kindl patient chair reflects SitOnIt Seating’s deep understanding of the unique demands of healthcare settings.

Spotlight: The New Kindl Hip Chair

The hip chair is crafted for individuals recovering from hip surgery or managing limited mobility. Elevated seat heights and easy-in, easy-out proportions ensure every patient feels secure.

  • 500 lb weight capacity provides confident support
  • Wall-saver legs protect finishes in tight rooms
  • Bleach-cleanable, moisture-barrier textiles in more than 15,000 options balance cleanliness with coordination

This chair proves that medical seating can be both functional and design-forward, blending seamlessly into modern healthcare interiors.

Cleanability at Its Core

In healthcare, cleanliness is non-negotiable. The entire Kindl collection supports infection prevention while maintaining a welcoming look.

  • Clean-out gaps simplify sanitation
  • Optional solid-surface arm caps and linking tables resist wear and allow easy wipe-downs
  • Bleach-cleanable fabrics with moisture barriers maintain hygiene and longevity

Facilities don’t need to choose between style and strength because Kindl delivers both.

Durability That Lasts

Healthcare seating experiences intense, high-frequency use. Kindl is built to keep up. Its 100% steel frame and weight capacities ranging up to 750 lb make it one of the most durable seating families available. Thanks to field-replaceable parts, Kindl can be refreshed and returned to service quickly, extending product life and reducing total cost of ownership. Add in BIFMA LEVEL, GreenGuard and Greenhealth Approved certifications, and you have seating proven in both performance and sustainability.

Endless Customization

SitOnIt Seating knows no two healthcare spaces are alike. That’s why Kindl offers:

  • 15,000+ textiles, including bleach-cleanable and multi-upholstery options
  • Solid-surface and laminate linking tables to fit facility needs
  • Arm caps in solid surface or glass-filled nylon for added durability with design flexibility

This level of customization ensures every facility can create seating that aligns with its brand, environment and patient population.

Expansive but Unified

What makes Kindl stand out is its comprehensiveness and unity. From contoured cushions to arched frames and floating seat backs, every piece speaks the same design language. The result is a cohesive, professional look across every area of care.

Whether specifying for an emergency waiting area or a private consultation room, designers can count on Kindl to deliver.

Elevating the Standard of Care

Kindl is more than a seating collection — it’s a tool for creating environments where patients feel safe, visitors feel welcome and providers feel supported. By uniting durability, cleanability and design versatility, SitOnIt Seating delivers designs that move healthcare forward. Because in healthcare, every detail matters.

As one of the newest offerings featured in New+Next, Kindl showcases how SitOnIt Seating is shaping the future of healthcare solutions.

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