Abstract: A functional chair is described the backrest of which can be pivoted relative to the seat and in which the seat can also be lowered in the region of the front edge. For this purpose at least one lowering lever is provided which is mounted on the one hand relative to the seat and on the other hand relative to a fixed axle of the frame and which is adjustably connected, via a transmission for movement in the opposite direction, to a link which is connected with the backrest and is likewise pivotally mounted on a fixed axle of the frame.