Humanscale Liberty Side Chair
LIBERTY SIDE CHAIR
LIBERTY SIDE CHAIR
Designed by Niels Diffrient
Featuring the same Form-Sensing Mesh backrest as the Liberty Task chair, Niels Diffrient’s Liberty Side provides custom ergonomic support for each user, while showcasing minimalist charm
Lightweight, recyclable and long-lasting components also make this chair as eco-friendly as it is stylish.
DESIGNER
NIELS DIFFRIENT
Niels Diffrient's designs are grounded in the philosophy that form follows function.
His work has spanned generations, consistently looking past trends to reinvent the tools we use for daily living.
With an academic foundation in design and architecture and a degree from Cranbrook Academy, Diffrient channels his knowledge of engineering, architecture, and human factors into the creation of highly functional and aesthetically timeless designs.
From his early work with the studios of Eero Saarinen, Marco Zanuso, and Henry Dreyfuss to his current work with Humanscale, Diffrient's visionary talent has been widely recognised.
Included among his many honours are the 2002 National Design Award from the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, and the 1999 Chrysler Design Award.
In recent years, Diffrient has focused his energies on designs for the office environment, particularly seating--a category in which he has pioneered numerous breakthroughs, from pneumatic cylinders for seat height adjustment to weight-activated automatic recline.
INFORMATION
BRAND
Humanscale
PRODUCT TYPE
Chair
COLLECTION
Liberty
DESIGNER
Niels Diffrient
CHAIR WIDTH
- 630mm (24.75”)Arms
- 500mm (19.75”) Armless
TECHNICAL DRAWING
POSITIVE PRODUCT
Liberty Side Chair is Living Product Certified, meeting the most rigorous sustainable manufacturing criteria to date. This means that Liberty Side Chair is climate, water and energy positive. Every time we make these products the planet is better off. With a mission to create a healthier world, we are proud that over 60% of our products are certified net positive.
SEAT HEIGHT
470mm (18.5”)
PRODUCTION
Made in United States
ABOUT THE DESIGN
Using Humanscale's tri-panel backrest construction, the Liberty Side chair offers body-fitting comfort and lumbar support. This contemporary, multipurpose chair uses revolutionary Form-Sensing Mesh Technology and a pivoting backrest to provide complete support during a gentle recline. Designed to complement the Liberty task chair, the Liberty Side is a beautiful and versatile chair that encourages the same balanced movement throughout the day.
DESIGN STORY
"I keep thinking, 'how much simpler can this be?' and come up with the end result.”
Created by legendary designer Niels Diffrient, the Liberty side chair complements the Liberty task chair and offers comfort, style and flexibility in a conference seat. Diffrient collaborated with textiles designer Elizabeth Whelan to make a mesh design with give, but that would still provide enough firmness for automatic lumbar support. Liberty’s mesh back is formed by combining three panels of this mesh in the same way a tailor combines multiple pieces of fabric to make a shirt. The result is a conference chair with custom-made contours to fit and support the human body in unprecedented comfort.
STACKABLE
No
RECLINE RANGE
10° backrest tilt
CHAIR WEIGHT
19.7kg (21.4 lbs.)
DETAIL
-Pivoting backrest provides gentle recline & encourages movement throughout the day. -Minimalist design is made to pair with the Liberty Task chair and complement any office or contemporary work room.
-Climate Positive Certification means each Liberty Side produced reduces waste and provides clean water and energy back to the planet.
ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
Made predominantly from lightweight 100% recycled die-cast aluminium, the Liberty Side chair was created to be long-lasting and environmentally friendly. Overall, it is constructed from 85% recycled content and is 99% recyclable. The textiles for the chair’s seat were chosen especially to complement the high environmental standard. Its modular design means it can be customised and easily updated as needed.
TAILORED COMFORT
With a unique mesh back and seat, the Liberty Side chair is sturdy and supportive, ensuring complete comfort. The back tri-panel construction is breathable due to the mesh and offers customised support, while the backrest pivot offers additional comfort. The mesh seat has a frameless front edge that is supportive yet soft. The perfect chair for conferences, meeting rooms and hospitality seating, the Liberty Side chair’s ergonomic support ensure the user can sit comfortably all day long.
SELF-ADJUSTING RECLINE
The Liberty Side chair features an intelligent counter-balance recline mechanism that automatically provides the right amount of support through the full range of recline motion, regardless of user size and weight. Unlike many conference chairs, it is flexible and encourages the user to stay active, while keeping them comfortable.
