Description

Humanscale Freedom Chair with Headrest in Corvara Leather

The Humanscale Freedom Headrest Chair combines Niels Diffrient’s iconic automatic recline with a dynamic headrest, synchronous arm support and premium Corvara leather for a refined ergonomic chair that adjusts naturally as you move.

Rather than surrounding the user with knobs and levers, Freedom uses body weight and carefully balanced mechanics to provide support automatically through upright work and reclined positions.

Features

• Automatic weight-sensitive recline adjusts naturally to the user
• Dynamic headrest supports the head and neck as the chair reclines
• Headrest moves out of the way during more upright working positions
• Synchronous armrests move together and remain supportive during recline
• Pivoting backrest responds naturally as the user changes position
• Contoured seat, back and headrest cushioning provide supportive comfort
• Seat-depth adjustment helps accommodate different leg lengths
• Premium Corvara full-grain leather upholstery
• Durable Duron arm pads designed for everyday use
• Minimal manual controls make the chair simple to adjust
• Designed by Niels Diffrient
• Certified for users up to 400 lb.
• Limited 15-year, 24/7 manufacturer’s warranty

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Ergonomic Support Without Constant Adjusting

The Freedom chair was designed around a different idea from many traditional ergonomic chairs: the chair should adjust to the person rather than asking the person to constantly adjust the chair.

Its counterbalanced recline responds to body weight automatically, allowing the chair to support different sitting positions without requiring a separate recline tension adjustment or multiple locking controls.

Dynamic Headrest That Moves With You

The Freedom Headrest is designed to support the head and neck as the user reclines. Instead of requiring a manual adjustment every time the sitting position changes, the headrest moves with the sitter.

As the user returns to a more upright working position, the headrest moves away so it does not push the head forward while typing or working at a computer.

Arm Support That Stays With You

Freedom’s armrests are attached to the back structure of the chair, allowing them to remain supportive as the user moves between upright and reclined positions.

The arms also move up and down together, making it easier to change their height while maintaining balanced support on both sides.

Premium Corvara Leather

Corvara is Humanscale’s premium full-grain leather upholstery. It has a smooth, refined surface with a lightly embossed grain for a consistent appearance while retaining the character of natural leather.

The leather gives the Freedom chair a more executive appearance while maintaining the ergonomic performance and movement that define the chair.

Contoured Cushioning for Long-Term Comfort

The seat, backrest and headrest use sculpted cushioning shaped to follow the body’s natural contours and help distribute pressure.

The result is a supportive sitting experience without relying on overly soft padding that can lose its shape or make movement more difficult.

Seat Depth for Different Leg Lengths

The seat depth can be adjusted forward or backward to better suit users with different leg lengths.

Proper seat depth helps provide support beneath the thighs while maintaining comfortable clearance behind the knees.

Designed by Niels Diffrient

Industrial designer Niels Diffrient created the Freedom chair around the idea that ergonomics should feel intuitive rather than mechanical.

By reducing the number of manual controls and allowing the chair to respond automatically to the sitter, Freedom encourages natural movement throughout the day instead of asking the user to continually stop and readjust the chair.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Humanscale Freedom chair recline automatically?
Yes. Freedom uses a weight-sensitive counterbalance mechanism that responds to the sitter without requiring a separate recline tension adjustment.

Does the Freedom Headrest need to be adjusted manually?
The dynamic headrest is designed to move with the user as the chair reclines, providing support without requiring constant manual repositioning.

Do the armrests move when the chair reclines?
Yes. The armrests are connected to the chair’s back structure so they remain supportive as the user moves between upright and reclined positions.

Does the Humanscale Freedom have a seat slider?
Yes. The seat depth can be adjusted to better accommodate different leg lengths.

What is Corvara leather?
Corvara is Humanscale’s premium full-grain leather. It has a smooth surface with a lightly embossed grain designed to provide a refined, consistent appearance along with strong durability.

Does the Freedom chair lock in a reclined position?
No. Freedom is designed to move naturally with the user rather than locking the back into fixed recline positions.

Is the Humanscale Freedom suitable for larger users?
Humanscale currently certifies the Freedom Headrest for users up to 400 lb. Individual fit still depends on body proportions and preferred sitting position.

What warranty does the Freedom Headrest include?
Humanscale currently provides a 15-year, 24/7 warranty on the Freedom chair, subject to the manufacturer’s warranty terms.

Please Note – Not Available at the Cambridge, Ontario showroom