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Winner of ten design awards to date—including the Design Distinction Award in the prestigious ID Design Review 2000 competition—the Freedom chair by Niels Diffrient has revolutionized the task chair industry. Its weight-sensitive recline, synchronously adjustable armrests, and dynamically positioned headrest set new standards for task chair performance and functionality to keep the sitter exceptionally comfortable while also lowering the risk of long-term injury.
Reviews
"The Freedom chair truly is unquestionably an ergonomic desk chair for the twenty-first century."
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Designer
An industrial design legend, Niels Diffrient has been called “the granddaddy of the ergonomic revolution.”
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Responsible Design
Sustainability is the natural outcome of simple, elegant design.
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Features
Standard Features
Self-Adjusting Recline
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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
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No tension springs to adjust
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No recline locks to set/release
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During recline, the angle between torso and legs opens up for better body function
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User maintains near-constant eye level during recline
Pivoting Backrest
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Extra motion of the backrest during recline automatically adjusts to the changing needs
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Provides up to 1” additional lumbar support when needed
Synchronous Armrests
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Revolutionary armrests move in tandem to eliminate uneven arm positioning
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Natural lift and release action for immediate repositioning without buttons or locks
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6” range of vertical motion to accommodate all users and tasks
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Can be positioned below thigh level for close table or desk work
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Attached to backrest so arms stay in same relation to body during recline
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Duron arm pad for durability and comfort
Standard Cylinder
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Provides seat height range that accommodates 95% of the population
Contoured Cushions
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Carefully sculpted to match body contours
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Increased contact area reduces pressure points
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Modular for easy replacement
Body Fit
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Size adjustable to fit more than 95% of the population
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Adjustments for fit-to-size:
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Headrest: 5” vertical adjustment range
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Seat Height: 5” adjustment range
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Seat Depth: 2.25” adjustment range
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Backrest/Lumbar Support Height: 3” adjustment range
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Hard Casters
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2.5” double-wheel casters for carpeted floors
Optional Features
Dynamic Headrest
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Position-sensitive headrest moves into place when you recline and out of the way when you sit upright
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5” vertical adjustment to fit all users
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Moves in the natural arc of head/neck for perfect support through range of recline
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Contoured to cradle the head and neck in comfort
Gel Seat Cushion
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Non-degradable, non-compressible Technogel® layer on top of foam core
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Provides maximum pressure distribution
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Offers unmatched, long-term comfort
Arm Pad Option
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Flexible Duron
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Technogel® for optimal comfort
Advanced Armrests
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Pivot at elbow for width adjustment
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Lockable in 5° increments
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Automatic unlock feature when positioned inward and user wishes to exit chair
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1.25” longer than Standard Armrests for additional forearm support
Cylinder Options
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Low cylinder for small users
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Tall cylinder for very tall users
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High cylinder with foot ring
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Extra-high cylinder with foot ring (Saddle seat only)
Foot Ring
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Chrome finish
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Height-adjustable
Caster Options
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2.5” soft double-wheel casters for hard floors
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Non-rolling glides for fixed-location use
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2.5” locking casters
Fireproofing
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CAL 133-approved
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Fireproof barrier between textile and foam
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Fire-retardant plastics
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Specifications
| CODE | DESCRIPTION | MEASUREMENT |
| a | Seat Depth (from face of lumbar to front of seat) |
16.25"– 18.5" |
| b | Seat Height (floor to compressed front center of seat cushion) |
16"– 21" standard 15.25"– 19" low cylinder 17"– 22.25" tall cylinder 20.5"– 28.5" high cylinder chair |
| c | Seat Width | 21" |
| d |
Backrest Height
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18"
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| e | Chair Width | 27.25" |
| f |
Armrest Height
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5" - 11"
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| g | Armrest Length | 13" standard 14.25" advanced |
| h | Distance between Armrests (front inside edge) |
20" standard 11.5" - 21.5" advanced |
| i | Height (no headrest) |
33.5" - 41.5" standard 32.75" - 39.5" low cylinder 34.5" - 42.75" tall cylinder 38" - 49" high cylinder |
| j | Height (with headrest) |
43" - 53" standard 42.25" - 51" low cylinder 44" - 54.25" tall cylinder 47.5" - 60.5" high cylinder |
| k | Headrest Height Adjustment Range | 5" |
| l | Base Diameter | 25" |
| m | Foot Ring Diameter | 18" or 21" |
| n | Foot Ring Height Adjustment (from floor) | 6" - 11" |
| o | Backrest Width | 21" |
Scope of Users
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Standard chair fits more than 95% of the office population
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5’0” Woman to 6'4' Man
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100 to 300 pounds
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Low or Tall Cylinder
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Advanced Armrests
Weight
Backrest Recline
Reference Angle betwen Seat and Back
Advanced Task Armrests
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35° each armrest
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Lockable in 5° increments
Headrest Radial Motion (automatic motion during recline)
Lumbar Support Increase in Recline
Warranty Information
Sustainability
- Made predominantly of aluminum, followed by steel and plastic
- Contains 62% recycled content (43% post-consumer, 19% pre-consumer)
- 90% recyclable
- Weighs only 39 pounds
- Made of 132 parts (comparable chairs are made of up to 250 parts)
- Modular cushions for easy replacement
- Designed for easy disassembly
- Ships in 85% recycled packaging, or blanket-wrapped when feasible
- Greenguard Certified
Earn LEED Credits
The Freedom Chair can help building projects achieve valuable LEED credits.
LEED FOR COMMERCIAL INTERIORS
Materials & Resources
Credit 2.1
Construction Waste Management, Divert 50% from Landfill
Credit 2.2
Construction Waste Management, Divert 75% from Landfill
Credit 3.3
Resource Reuse, 30% Furniture & Furnishings
Credit 4.1
Recycled Content, 10%
Credit 4.2
Recycled Content, 20%
Credit 5.1
Regional Materials, 20% Manufactured Regionally
When delivered within 500 miles of Piscataway, NJ
Indoor Environmental Quality
Credit 4.5
Low-Emitting Materials
Innovation & Design
Credit 1.1 – 1.4
Innovation in Design: Ergonomics Strategy
LEED FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION
Materials & Resources
Credit 2.1
Construction Waste Management, Divert 50% from Landfill
Credit 2.2
Construction Waste Management, Divert 75% from Landfill
Credit 3.1
Materials Reuse, 5%
Credit 3.2
Materials Reuse, 10%
Credit 4.1
Recycled Content, 10%
Credit 4.2
Recycled Content, 20%
Innovation & Design
Credit 1.1 – 1.4
Innovation in Design: Ergonomics Strategy
LEED FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS: OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE
Materials & Resources
Credit 2.2
Sustainable Purchasing: Durable Goods, Furniture
Innovation in Operations
Credit 1.1 – 1.4
Innovation in Operations: Ergonomics Strategy
Finishes
Frame Finishes
 Graphite |
 Titanium |
 Polished Aluminum |
Trim Finishes
 Graphite |
 Titanium |