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Humanscale
Freedom
Humanscale · 1999–Present
Freedom
Minimal-adjustment classic—body weight sets recline so you stop fiddling with knobs.
400 lb capacity5'0"–6'4"Fabric + Foam3D
Where to buy
Typical prices — new ~$1,399, refurbished ~$650, used ~$350.
Fit calculator
Optional body inputs to gauge whether this chair’s published height range and weight capacity cover you.
5'0"Chair height envelope6'4"
Likely fit — height within published range and weight under 400 lb capacity.
Spec sheet
- Typical configuration
- Freedom Task with synchronous arms; optional headrest
- Era produced
- 1999–Present
- Discontinued
- No
- Approx. MSRP (new)
- $1,399
- Typical refurbished price
- $650
- Typical used price
- $350
- Height range
- 5'0" – 6'4"
- Weight capacity
- 400 lbs — Currently certified to 400 lb (older materials listed a 300 lb design weight).
- Seat width
- 21"
- Seat depth
- 16.25"–18.5"
- Backrest height
- 22"
- Seat material
- Fabric + Foam
- Armrest type
- 3D
- Arm adjustability
- Synchronous arms with vertical adjustment; arms move with the back
- Forward tilt
- No
- Lumbar
- Integrated
- Headrest
- Factory
- Cylinder
- Top-activated pneumatic
- Caster stem
- 11mm × 22mm standard
- Frame
- Aluminum + polymer
- Tilt / lock
- Weight-sensitive self-locking recline (body-weight responsive)
Revision matrix & serial tag guide
Serial tag location: Label under the seat; counterbalanced recline + synchronous arms identify Freedom.
| Year | Version | Changes |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Original | Niels Diffrient weight-sensitive recline and synchronous armrests; optional headrest. |
| 2010s–2020s | Current | Material updates (incl. ocean plastic story); capacity claims raised to 400 lb on US pages. |
Aftermarket & replacement parts
Compatible cylinder type: Top-activated pneumatic. Caster stem: 11mm × 22mm standard. Headrest availability: Factory.
Spec notes
- Designed for roughly 5'0"–6'4". Current capacity rating is 400 lb.
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