Liberty, with Form-Sensing Mesh Technology, is unlike any mesh chair you’ve seen or experienced. With its tri-panel construction, Liberty has the body-fitting contours that single-panel stretch mesh chairs simply can’t achieve. And it offers perfect lumbar support and balanced recline for everyone, without external devices or manual adjustments. Designed by Niels Diffrient Niels Diffrient’s designs are grounded in the philosophy of form flowing from function. His work spanned generations. He consistently looked past trends to reinvent tools we use for daily living. Diffrient channeled his knowledge...

—Susan S. Szenasy, Editor-in-Chief, Metropolis Photo courtesy of Staverton, London, UK “When you look at the tailored stitching, you immediately see that Niels’ inspiration is the tailored shirt—beautiful, simple, functional. That’s industrial design at its

Office Seating Liberty’s mesh back is formed by combining three panels of low-stretch mesh in the same way a tailor combines multiple pieces of material to form a shirt. So its contours are custom-made to both fit and support the human body in unprecedented comfort. Liberty has set a new bar for performance, simplicity, elegance and comfort.

Liberty’s Features and Innovations 1 Self-Adjusting Recline · Intelligent counter-balance recline mechanism automatically provides the right amount of 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 · During recline, the angle between torso and legs opens up for better body function · User maintains 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 additional lumbar support...

Liberty’s automatic fit and ease of use make it the perfect choice for conference room seating, where every occupant will feel comfortable and supported without having to worry about adjustments.

Side Seating Designed to complement the features and styling of the Liberty office chair, the Side chair offers beauty, performance and unprecedented comfort in its class. Its backrest features Liberty’s exclusive Form-Sensing Mesh Technology for perfect fit and support. The backrest pivots for additional comfort, and the seat has a frameless front edge that is supportive, yet soft.

The Critics Have Spoken “Unlike most so-called ergonomic seating, the Liberty is actually comfortable ... [and] shockingly beautiful. ” ­—­Newsday “Beautiful, simple, functional ... industrial design at its best. ” —Susan S. Szenasy, Editor-in-Chief, Metropolis “With its graceful curved arms and no-nonsense design ... Liberty is one of the most beautiful office chairs ever created. ” —The Grand Rapids Press “Dynamic in looks and performance. “ —Buildings Magazine, ”Editors’ Choice, Top 100 Products” “The best new gear of the year. ” —Men’s Journal “I can’t say enough about this chair. Liberty...

Revolutionary Mesh Liberty's translucent mesh textiles were designed by Elizabeth Whelan to provide optimal ergonomic support and comfort by melding strength, flexibility and resiliency. They surpass the performance criteria for contract seating textiles and meet a variety of environmental standards in both the United States and Europe. They have a pleasing hand that is gentle to the touch. In fact, these mesh offerings were specifically designed to be gentle on your clothes as well Design Review Elizabeth Whelan, Textile Designer Center Frame Construction Liberty's mesh is secured in a channel...

Liberty and the Environment Humanscale is committed to environmental sustainability and continually strives to design, engineer and manufacture products that— compared to others in the same class—consume less of the Earth’s limited resources. This is accomplished by creating products that: Weigh less and require less raw material Ship as efficiently as possible Have timeless design and durable construction so they have to be replaced less frequently Are engineered to be easily recyclable Here are some of the environmental highlights for the Liberty chair Weighs as little as 40 lbs, minimizing...

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