LD Seating

Overview

LD Seating is a Czech manufacturer of chairs and armchairs for offices, public spaces, and private interiors. Founded in 1993, it operates as a family-run business producing around 400 chairs daily with worldwide distribution, emphasizing in-house craftsmanship including foamed bodies via subsidiary PUR Seating.¹²⁴⁷

History

LD Seating was founded in 1993 by Jitka Hurábová in Boskovice, Czech Republic, after her experience importing office chairs, starting in premises of a former brickyard.⁴⁷ The company grew from a small chair manufacturer in a town with textile tradition to producing 400 chairs daily for global distribution.⁷ It remains family-owned with the second generation involved in development, and includes a subsidiary PUR Seating for foamed components.⁴⁷

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Products are manufactured in Boskovice, Czech Republic, at their production plant.¹²⁴ The company handles precise craftsmanship in-house, including foamed bodies produced by subsidiary PUR Seating, sewing, and upholstery.⁴

Notable Products

• LD Office Series - Ergonomic task chairs designed for prolonged office use with adjustable features.
• Conference Armchairs - Upholstered seating for boardrooms, developed with Czech and foreign designers.
• Public Space Chairs - Robust chairs for lobbies and waiting areas, emphasizing durability.
• Designer Armchairs - Custom upholstery pieces for private and public interiors by collaborating architects.

Reputation

LD Seating is regarded by professionals as a reliable Czech seating producer with strong craftsmanship and design collaborations.⁴⁵ Enthusiasts note its family-run heritage and in-house production as strengths for quality control.⁴⁷ Some critiques may arise from limited global brand recognition outside Europe, though distribution is worldwide.⁷