Height-Adjustable Duron Arms
- Revolutionary armrests move in tandem to eliminate uneven arm positioning
- Natural lift and release action for immediate repositioning without button or locks
- 6” range of vertical motion to accommodate all users and tasks
- Can be positioned below thigh level for close table or desk work
- Attached to backrest so arms stay in same relation to body during recline
- Duron cover for superb comfort and durability
Self-Adjusting Recline
- The intelligent counterbalance recline mechanism automatically provides the right support through the full range of recline motion, regardless of user size and weight.
- No tension springs to adjust
- No recline locks to set/release
- The angle between the torso and legs allows for better body function during reclining.
- The user maintains a near-constant eye level during recline.
Pivoting Backrest
- Extra motion of the backrest during recline automatically adjusts to the changing needs of the spine.
- Provides up to 1” additional lumbar support when needed
Casters
- 2.5” hard double-wheel casters.
Cushion
- Carefully sculpted to match body contours
- Increased contact area reduces pressure points
- Modular for easy replacement
- Molded polyurethane foam cushions
Humanscale's innovative synchronous arms are meticulously crafted to enable users to effortlessly adjust their arm support with just one hand.
- Textile is four-dimensional Corde 4/Fourtis fabric
- Height Adjustable Duron Arms
- Graphite Frame
- Foam Seat Pan
- Standard Hard Casters
- 5" Cylinder
- Certified to 400 lbs.
The chair's materials are devoid of harmful chemicals, incorporating post-consumer recycled content, and manufactured in TRUE Zero Waste facilities. Every Freedom chair manufactured makes a positive impact on energy, water, and carbon in the environment, leaving the world in a better state.
- Each Freedom Task Chair has a net benefit of 6kg CO2 eq, or what a car emits over 16 miles.
- Each Freedom Task Chair has a net benefit of 17 gallons of water.
- Each Freedom Task Chair has a net benefit of 24 kWh of energy. This amount could charge nearly 2,000 smartphones.
- Freedom Task Chair is made with 19% post-consumer and 15% pre-consumer recycled content.
- Freedom is vetted for over 20 harmful chemical classes to ensure it is safe over the course of its life cycle.
Maintaining a clean gas cylinder ensures superior reliability compared to conventional cylinders. Unlike typical chairs, Humanscale's patented design encases grease within the lower unit, providing protection for both the user and the chair.
The arm supports, engineered with multiple layers to enhance comfort, utilize materials that are softer yet five times more durable than those used in standard arms.
Niels Diffrient
Niels Diffrient (1928–2013) was a visionary industrial designer renowned for his innovative contributions to ergonomic design. Born in 1928 in the United States, Diffrient's career spanned over six decades. He was particularly acclaimed for his focus on human-centered design principles, striving to create products that seamlessly melded form and function.
Diffrient's pioneering work in ergonomic seating revolutionized the design of office chairs, emphasizing comfort, support, and adaptability to the human body. His designs, characterized by clean lines and minimalist aesthetics, have left an indelible mark on the field of industrial design.
Throughout his career, Diffrient collaborated with leading companies such as Knoll, Humanscale, and Sunar, producing iconic designs that have garnered numerous awards and accolades. His commitment to improving the user experience through thoughtful and empathetic design continues to influence designers worldwide.
Niels Diffrient's legacy extends beyond his tangible creations; he remains a revered figure in the design community, revered for his humanistic approach and unwavering dedication to enhancing the interaction between people and products.
Humanscale
Humanscale Humanscale's award-winning office solutions, including self-adjusting seating, sit/stand desks, monitor arms, and task lighting, inspire movement and support the user in every posture. The Humanscale Design Studio, based in New York City, abides by the philosophy that good design achieves more with less. Function, simplicity, longevity, and sustainability are at the core of all their designs. When thinking through the design and manufacturing of each product, they carefully consider the materials and resources used to create an overall Net Positive impact. Humanscale is known for its history of collaboration with the legendary designer Niels Diffrient, who designed many of their task chairs, including the iconic Freedom chair -- the first self-adjusting chair without manual knobs and levers. Humanscale partners with other esteemed industrial designers, including Don Chadwick and Todd Bracher. Their innovations have been honored with more than 200 prestigious awards since 2007 and featured in various museums, such as the Museum of Modern Art.
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