Humanscale Freedom Chair

The Humanscale Freedom Chair, priced between $500 and $1000, is an ergonomically designed chair reputed to fit 90% of the population. The Freedom chair’s manufacturers boast that the design’s simplicity ensures maximum support and comfort without a lot of buttons, levers or other controls.

The five adjustments you will need to make to the freedom chair are seat height, seat depth, back height, arm height, and headrest height. The seat height is adjustable by a lever just below the seat. The chair’s seat depth is also controlled by a lever under the seat, so that you can slide the seat out to a position that is comfortable. The back of the chair moves up or down for proper positioning. Arm and headrest adjustments are also relatively simple.

The standard model comes with several features including self-adjusted recline with no tension springs to adjust and no locks to set or release. The dual pivot backrest allows for provides up to 1 inch of extra support if needed. Synchronized armrests eliminate the possibility of uneven arm positioning can also be position below thigh-level when the chair is being used for tasks close to the desk or table. The headrest automatically moves into place to support your head when you recline, but moves out of the way for upright seating.

As with most high-end office chairs, you can add on optional features. For an additional fee, you can upgrade to a gel seat cushion to distribute pressure more evenly and reduce pressure points. Advanced armrests are offered, too. They are lockable in five-degree increments and extend 1 1/4" beyond the standard arm rest length. For large and petite users respectively, you can order high and low range cylinders. You can also add foot rings and casters.

Freedom chairs can be purchased in a variety of colors. You can choose from mesh or fabric coverings and three different frame colors (titanium, graphite, and polished aluminum) are available.

Here’s what others have had to say about the Humanscale Freedom Chair:

Pros
• Great shoulder and upper back support
• Reclines easily and supports the head and neck
• Fabrics are durable and show little wear
• Replacement parts are covered by warranty

Cons
• Seat bottom lacks cushioning and causes soreness
• Some chair fabrics do not breathe easily, causing discomfort and sweating
• Small washer that hold metal pins in place frequently work loose

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