Humanscale Freedom Headrest Task Chair

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

Dynamic Headrest

• The position-sensitive headrest moves into place when you recline and out of the way when you sit upright
• 5” vertical adjustment to fit all users
• Moves in the natural arc of the head/neck for perfect support through a range of recline
• Contoured to cradle the head and neck in comfort

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

Niels Diffrient ingeniously integrated your body weight and the principles of physics to replace conventional locks, knobs, and springs found in older generation chairs. This engineering marvel allows seamless transitions between positions, ensuring that the chair feels tailor-made for whoever occupies it, offering unparalleled comfort and support.

Humanscale's innovative synchronous arms are meticulously crafted to enable users to effortlessly adjust their arm support with just one hand.

The Freedom Headrest provides dynamic support for the head and neck, adjusting effortlessly as users recline. This intuitive design moves in harmony with the sitter, ensuring seamless comfort in every position without the need for manual adjustments.

• Textile is four-dimensional Corde 4 fabric
• 5" of headrest height adjustment
• Height Adjustable Duron Arms
• Graphite Frame
• Foam Seat Pan
• Standard Hard Casters
• 5" Cylinder
• Certified to 400 lbs.

Humanscale treats sustainability as a core part of its identity, not simply a supporting message. The company approaches design with the idea that fewer parts, longer lasting materials, and simpler engineering can reduce waste while improving performance. This philosophy is reflected across its workplace products, which are developed to deliver long term value through durability, efficiency, and thoughtful material use.

Sustainability at Humanscale also extends into manufacturing and material selection. The company has worked to reduce waste, improve energy efficiency, and eliminate many chemicals of concern from its products and processes. Its focus on transparency and responsible sourcing helps support healthier interiors while giving designers and customers greater confidence in the environmental standards behind the brand.

In addition, Humanscale has invested in circular thinking through initiatives that support product longevity, refurbishment, and reduced environmental impact over time. By combining human centered design with measurable sustainability efforts, the company has built a reputation for creating workplace solutions that are intended to support both personal wellbeing and broader environmental responsibility.

• Designs products with fewer parts to reduce material use and simplify manufacturing
• Focuses on long product lifespans to reduce replacement cycles and waste
• Uses highly recyclable materials such as aluminum and steel in many products
• Eliminates harmful chemicals including PFAS and PVC from many product lines
• Publishes Declare labels and other transparency documentation for product materials
• Maintains manufacturing facilities with high waste diversion rates and recycling programs
• Achieves TRUE Zero Waste certification at select manufacturing sites
• Monitors and works to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption
• Incorporates recycled materials such as reclaimed ocean plastics into certain products
• Supports circular economy practices through product refurbishment and take back initiatives
• Develops climate positive products designed to offset more carbon than they produce
• Prioritizes responsible sourcing and environmentally conscious supply chain practices

With a certification for up to 400 lbs of weight, the Freedom chair surpasses its counterparts by a significant margin. This indicates that every component is more robust, reducing the probability of failure and ensuring durability for decades of heavy-duty usage.

A gas cylinder kept clean offers superior reliability compared to conventional cylinders. In contrast to typical chairs, Humanscale's patented design encloses grease within the lower unit, safeguarding both the user and the chair.

The arm supports, designed with multiple layers for enhanced comfort, incorporate materials that are softer yet five times more durable than those found in standard arms.

Please check the manuals tab below to access the .pdf file for guidance on caring for your Humanscale furniture.

Textiles & Cushions – Five years of single shift use; All other components – 15 years 24/7 use