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Product code: 81630501
Created by Niels Diffrient for Humanscale, the Freedom office chair provides you with the ultimate support and comfort you need for a long working day. Ergonomically shaped, it automatically adjusts to each user and has been designed to eliminate the need for manual controls. It features a sophisticated weight-sensitive, self-locking recline mechanism and there's also a headrest to ensure you're totally supported. This model is contract standard and upholstered in supple leather for a smart and durable finish.
Upholstered in chrome-free leather
The leather used on this chair is manufactured by Wollsdorf Leather, a carbon neutral tannery. Instead of using chemical-based chrome to tan the leather, they've used natural, vegetable tanning which uses no harmful chemicals and is free from heavy metals, making the manufacture of this office chair kinder to the environment. The leather cushions are also sculpted to provide optimal weight distribution and comfort.
Adjustable to each user
This office chair is designed with a responsive, weight-sensitive backrest that automatically tilts and reclines when you move. It adapts to the changing needs of your spine as your recline the chair and its intelligent counterbalance mechansim provides the right amount of support for each user's body shape and size. The seat is height adjustable and the dynamic headrest adjusts to cradle your head and neck while you work. It will also move automatically when you sit upright. The armrests have a synchonous design, meaning they'll move up and down together and stay with you when you recline. This reduces muscular effort in your neck and shoulders, encouraging good posture and minimising the risk of pain.
About the designer
Designer Niels Diffrient aimed to create an office chair that would automatically adapt to the user, allowing them to move freely from posture to posture. His unique approach removed complexities found in other office chairs, such as cumbersome recline levers and back tension dials for a truly ergonomic task chair. As a result, he developed a recline mechanism that perfectly adjusts to the user and he reinvented the modern office chair to be simple, functional and timeless. The Freedom chair is the winner of ten design awards to date, including the Design Distinction Award in the prestigious ID Design Review competition, 2000.
Protect your floor
While this chair is suitable for the flooring specified, we suggest using floor pads or mats where possible, for added protection to your flooring and furniture.
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You may want to see and get a feel for the furniture in one of our shops before ordering. If you do plan on doing this we recommend giving us a call on 03452 661805 as not all our ranges are on display in our shops. We'll be able to tell you where the range you'd like to view is on display.
Product specification
- Adjustable
- Armrests, Backrest, Seat Depth, Seat Height
- Assembly Required
- Fully Assembled
- Assembly Time
- 0.0 min
- Brand
- Humanscale
- Care instructions
- Clean with a soft cloth
- Castor or Foot Type
- Metal Leg
- Composition
- Seat: chrome-free leather. Frame: polished aluminium
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Dimensions
- H109cm
- Ergonomic Chair
- Ergonomic
- Finish
- Upholstered
- Guarantee
- 15 year frame and 5 year mechanism guarantee included
- Height of seat
- 40.5cm
- Lumbar Support
- Yes
- Maximum User Weight
- 136.00kg
- Movement Type
- Swivel
- Recommended hours of use
- Up to 24 per day
- Seat Height Range
- 41-51.5cm
- Seating width
- 53.5cm
- Weight
- 17.00kg
Useful guides
Delivery and returns
Delivery and collection options
- Standard Delivery
- £19.95
- Delivery to UK mainland locations from 3 working days of your order, delivered on the day of your choice, Monday to Saturday. Choose your preferred delivery day in checkout. 2-hour and 4-hour slots are available for an additional cost. Availability varies by postcode. Additional charges apply to locations outside of UK mainland.
- Next Day Delivery
- £29.95
- Order by 2pm for next day delivery, 11am - 9pm, Monday to Saturday. The evening before delivery day we'll let you know a 2-hour delivery window. Availability varies by postcode. Not available to non-mainland locations, or when ordered with installation and disposal services.
- Click & Collect
- Not available for this item
- Local Collection Network
- Not available for this item
Returns and refunds
You can return or exchange an unwanted item within 30 days of receiving it.
Please allow up to 14 days from sending the item to receive your refund.
How to return your item
Small items
Return a small item you bought online for free to a John Lewis or Waitrose shop, or one of our return locations. You can also arrange a collection using Evri or Royal Mail.
Large items - items delivered by two people, such as appliances and furniture
We'll collect large items from you. Collections are free if your item is damaged or faulty. If not, we charge a collection fee. To arrange a collection, please contact us.