The Humanscale Freedom Drafting Chair Features:
- The Freedom chair features an intelligent, counter-balance reclining mechanism that provides the right amount of support throughout the full range of motion, regardless of your size or weight; this means there's no tension springs to adjust and no recline locks to worry about
- During a recline, the angle between your torso and legs open up for better body functioning so you can maintain near constant eye level
- Extra motion provided by the backrest during recline automatically adjusts to the changing needs of your spine
- Provides up to 1 inch of additional lumbar support when needed
- Revolutionary armrests move in tandem to eliminate the dangers of uneven arm positioning
- Natural lift and release action allows for immediate repositioning without the need for buttons or locks
- The armrests provide a 6 inch range of vertical motion to accommodate all users and tasks
- The armrests can be positioned below thigh-level for close table or desk work
- The armrests are attached to the backrest, not the seat like most chairs, so they stay in the same relation to your body when you recline
- Technogel arm pads offer superb comfort
- The seat and back cushions are carefully sculpted to match your body's contours and increase contact area to reduce pressure points
- Cushions are modular, so changing them is easy- this way your chair never goes out of style, and you can replace worn cushions so the chair can last a lifetime
- 8" tall chair cylinder with 18" footring
- A plastic, 5 star base that matches your frame color; matching powder-coated aluminum and polished-aluminum bases are upgrade options
- Hard, 2 1/2" casters for carpeted floors
Humanscale Freedom Drafting Chair Specifications:
The Freedom Chair is rated to 300 lbs and carries a limited 15 year warranty.
Note: The dimensions above show the seat height range for a standard Freedom chair. A standard cylinder is 5"; the high cylinder is 8".
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Headrest - Humanscale Freedom Drafting Chair
The Freedom Chair's optional headrest moves dynamically into place when the user reclines and out of the way when the user sits up. This lets it move with the natural arc of the head and neck for perfect support through the full range of recline. It has a 5" range of vertical adjustment. The headrest is contoured to cradle the head and neck comfortably.
Seat Cushion - Humanscale Freedom Drafting Chair
Seat cushions come in a choice of foam or gel padding. The Standard Foam option is contoured and designed to support while minimizing pressure points.
Gel is non-compressible and non-degradable to hold its shape and firmness permanently. It offers superior weight distribution and provides excellent back support for users who are seated for long periods of time. However, gel is activated by body heat and requires a few minutes after the user is seated to soften up for maximum comfort. For this reason, users who are up and down frequently are likely to prefer foam cushioning.
Gel padding is not available on chairs with Vicenza, Sabrina, Prima or Promessa upholstery.
Foot Ring - Humanscale Freedom Drafting Chair
The Freedom Drafting Chair's cylinder has an 8" travel range from 20.5" - 28.5" seat cushion height. Its foot ring may be selected in one of two sizes.
- F: 18" diameter foot ring
- R: 21" diameter foot ring
Casters - Humanscale Freedom Drafting Chair
Four caster/glide options are available.
- Hard casters: for use on soft floors
- Soft casters: for wood, tile and other hard floors
- Glides: for non-rolling chairs
- Locking casters: hold the chair stationary when desired
Arms - Humanscale Freedom Drafting Chair
The Freedom arms are available in two different styles: standard and advanced. The standard arms quickly move up and down; the advanced arms are height adjustable and offer inward pivot with slightly longer armrests.
Standard Armrests
- Armrests move in tandem to eliminate the dangers of uneven arm positioning
- Natural lift and release action allows immediate repositioning without the use of buttons or locks
- The armrests provide a 6" range of vertical motion to accommodate all users and tasks, and they can be positioned below thigh-level for close table or desk work
- Unlike most office chairs, the armrests are attached to the backrest, not the seat, so they stay in the same relation to your body when you recline
Advanced Armrests
- Offer all the same features of the standard armrests
- Pivot at the elbow for width adjustment and are lockable in 5° increments
- Feature automatic unlock when positioned inward, allowing user to easily exit chair
- Come 1 1/4" longer than standard armrests for additional support
Our recommendation: Many users prefer the added adjustability of the advanced armrests for additional forearm support.
Arm Options
Once you pick the type of arms to best suit your needs, choose your arm padding, Duron or Technogel. Add a surface material to complement your Freedom color options.
- Duron is a durable polyurethane arm with a Technogel core for added comfort, and it comes standard on both arm styles
- Technogel is softer and extremely comfortable, and the standard upholstery on the gel arms is black, Xanium synthetic leather
- Either arm padding can be upholstered to match your chair
Fire Proofing - Humanscale Freedom Drafting Chair
This option places a Cal 133 approved fireproof barrier between the upholstery and cushioning. It also ensures that plastic components are fire retardent.
Frame Color - Humanscale Freedom Drafting Chair
The Freedom Drafting Chair is available with three frame colors: graphite and titanium frames are standard colors, and the polished aluminum frame is an upgrade available with either titanium or graphite shells on the cushions and arms.
This is what a blue Freedom Chair looks like with each of the three frame choices:
Base Color - Humanscale Freedom Drafting Chair
There are a couple options to choose from for a Freedom base color. Pick a powder coated aluminum base to match the titanium and graphite frames, or opt for a polished aluminum base finish. Polished aluminum frames come standard with a polished aluminum base.
- Graphite or titanium frames come standard with a durable powder coated base to match the frame color
- Polished aluminum frames ship standard with a matching polished aluminum base
- Polished aluminum base upgrade complements a graphite or titanium frame
Fabric - Grade 0 - Humanscale Freedom Drafting Chair
Squiggle
Squiggle is part of Humanscale's Movement collection and features an innovative weave that creates a modern pattern available in 9 rich colors. Can be applied either horizontally or vertically to create a look that is unique. Designate horizontal or vertical orientation. Constructed of 100% pre-consumer, recycled polyester.
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| Ash 106 | Chocolate 208 | Cinnabar 735 |
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| Herb 448 | Indigo 501 | Navy 507 |
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| Espresso 275 | Sand 262 | Tangerine 611 |
Fabric - Grade 1
Wave
This four-way stretch textile with a three-dimensional wave pattern offers a range of brilliant colors taken from nature. It exceeds all standards for contract upholstery.
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| Cayenne 803 | Poppy 717 | Ultraviolate 601 | Navy 507 |
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| Blue 502 | Sage 415 | Loden 402 | Rattan 213 |
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| Dark Brown201 | Smoke 104 | Graphite 102 | Black 101 |
Vellum
Constructed from a blend of nylon, Cordura and elastic yarn, this four-way stretch textile offers a pleasing texture, while providing the extreme durability required for long-term use.
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| Greenwood 414 | Light Gray 114 | Grass 401 | Beech 211 |
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| Moss 404 | Navy 507 | Ash 106 | Seal 202 |
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| Graphite 102 | Periwinkle 607 | Pomegranate713 | Mahogany 212 |
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| Black 101 |
Spirit Millennium Vinyl
Anti-microbial and wipeable, this textile is designed for use in healthcare, hospitality and other environments that require surfaces that are easy to clean and maintain.
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| Mandarin Orange | Royal 516 | Raspberry 711 | Crocus 608 |
| (US 372) | (US 354) | (US 362) | (US 433) |
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| Dutch Blue 514 | Artichoke 412 | Wedgewood 515 | Golden Corn304 |
| (US 518) | (US 527) | (US 414) | (US 524) |
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| Putty 210 | Gunmetal 113 | Greystone 112 | Black 101 |
| (US 403) | (US 392) | (US 425) | (US BLK) |
Lotus
This four-way stretch textile is water repellant and easy to clean, making it an ideal textile for healthcare and hospitality environments. Its polyurethane finish with nylon backing boasts a soft texture while offering exceptional durability. It exceeds all standards for contract upholstery and healthcare tests.
Fabric - Grade 2
Bridget Stripe
Composed of 78% merino wool with polyester and nylon interwoven for strength, Bridget Stripe is soft, durable and features brilliant colors. This stripe may be laid vertically or horizontally.
Fabric - Grade 3
Sensuede
Sensuede was developed to be the best and most luxurious engineered suede available. The fauxsuede's soft touch comes from the use of breathable and wrinkle resistant microfibers that are finer than a human hair but are extra-strong, resulting in a very resilient fabric. This material also was selected because of its environmentally sensitive recycled content and manufacturing process.
Promessa
Promessa is a high quality, breathable and wipe clean synthetic leather that looks great and has a luxurious, soft hand. Promessa ultraleather is more durable than leather and breathes better offering a great option for those who like the look of fine leather but do not wish to pay the price of true leather.
Leather - Grade 0
Vicenza
A lightly corrected, aniline dyed leather produced from European hides. It receives a special retannage that enriches the leather and tightens the grain. |
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| Saddle 214 | Night Blue 506 | Dark Brown 201 | Black 101 |
Leather - Grade 1
Sabrina Leather
This leather offers a smooth, tight grain and very soft feel. This is a favorite of users looking for an elegant, fine-grained leather in a variety of colors. Opt for the Humanscale Freedom Chair with Sabrina Leather and Platinum Frame as a unique configuration. |
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| Bone 206 | Cat's Eye 408 | Water Sapphire 509 | Rhubarb 710 |
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| Marine Blue 508 | Gray Beige 203 | Nutmeg 207 | Black 101 |
Leather - Grade 2
Prima Leather
The name signifies the ultimate in full grain leather. A unique blend of oils is absorbed during the dyeing process, giving the leather a rich, luxurious feel. |
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| Scarlatti 708 | Giotto 511 | Bernini 205 | Bramante 609 |
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| Black 101 |
Free Live Ergonomic Training Webinar
This purchase includes a free half-hour Online Ergonomic Training Webinar with an ergonomic pro. This webinar will help you learn how best to use ergonomic tools and make the right choices for your workstation. Anyone interested in building an ideal workspace for their own unique needs should take advantage of this offer. The webinar will cover valuable ergonomic essentials such as:
- Understanding the biomechanics of sitting
- Setting up a workstation to maximize efficiency
- Adjusting a chair and desk to promote neutral posture
- Learning exercises to reduce stress and fatigue
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