Description
Humanscale Freedom Used High Back Leather Task Chair w Aluminum Base and Headrest, Black
The Humanscale Freedom is Niels Diffrient’s answer to a problem he thought the industry had gotten backwards: chairs kept adding knobs instead of removing the need for them. Released in 1999, the Freedom replaced tilt tension controls with a weight sensitive recline that balances itself against the sitter’s own body weight. It has been in continuous production ever since and is a fixture in executive offices, law firms, financial services and design practices.
This pre-owned Freedom is the high back configuration finished in black leather, with a polished aluminum frame and matching polished aluminum five star base. The headrest is the pivoting design that tracks with the backrest, so it stays in contact as you recline rather than pushing your head forward. Synchronously adjustable armrests, a contoured cushioned seat and a leather wrapped back complete the build. The polished aluminum gives the chair a noticeably more finished, executive look than the standard black frame version.
What makes the Freedom distinctive is the absence of controls. The recline mechanism uses a counterbalance calibrated to body weight, so a lighter person and a heavier person both get properly supported recline with no adjustment. The armrests are linked and move together with one hand, keeping both arms level. Seat height and seat depth are the only real adjustments, and the pivoting backrest articulates to follow the spine. Humanscale builds the Freedom with a high recycled content and the chair carries GREENGUARD certification for low emissions.
Features:
- Humanscale Freedom High Back Chair: Niels Diffrient design built around automatic, self adjusting support.
- Black Leather Upholstery: Leather covered seat, back and headrest for a finished executive look.
- Polished Aluminum Frame and Base: Bright aluminum frame and five star base that lifts the whole chair.
- Weight Sensitive Recline: Counterbalanced mechanism that adjusts to body weight with no tension knob.
- Pivoting Headrest: Articulates with the backrest so it follows your head as you recline.
- Height Adjustable Headrest: Set the headrest to suit taller or shorter users.
- Synchronously Adjustable Armrests: Linked arms move together with one hand, and the pads swivel to follow your forearms.
- Pivoting Backrest: Articulated back that follows the natural movement of the spine.
- Seat Depth Adjustment: Slides the seat to give correct thigh support for different leg lengths.
- Pneumatic Seat Height Adjustment: Simple lever control for proper desk alignment.
- Contoured Cushioned Seat: Sculpted foam seat built for long stretches at a desk.
- GREENGUARD Certified: Tested for low chemical emissions in indoor environments.
Color: Black
Good condition: Your used chair will arrive clean and in good working order, ready for use in your office. Each chair is inspected by our quality control team, then cleaned and refurbished as needed before it ships. Your chair will be free from rips or tears, the frame will be damage free, and it may show only very slight scratches, if any.
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