HumanScale Liberty Mesh Back Chair
Humanscale Freedom with Headrest – Black Fabric
Automatic Support. Natural Movement.
Designed by Niels Diffrient, the Humanscale Freedom Headrest is a premium ergonomic task chair designed to move naturally with the user.
Its weight-sensitive recline automatically adjusts to the sitter, reducing the need for conventional tension controls and recline locks. The Dynamic Headrest™ moves into position as the user reclines, providing support for the head and neck without restricting upright working posture.
There is a reason why the Humanscale Liberty Chair is one of the most recognised office task chairs throughout the world, its function is equally as appealing as its unique form.
It's form-sensing and tri-panel mesh allows for a better fit to the individual than a single panel mesh backrest can offer.
The Liberty's counter-balance recline mechanism doesn't require any form of manual adjustment, this intelligent chair provides the right amount of support through the full range of recline, regardless of the individuals body shape and weight.
Self-Adjusting Recline
- No levers
- No Tension Springs to Adjust
- No Recline Locks to Set / Release
Form-Sensing Mesh
- Tri-Panel, non-stretch mesh backrest provides body fitting contours and self-adjusting lumbar support for a unique fit for everyone
- Low abrasion mesh protects clothing
- Contoured Seat Cushion; sculpted to match body contours and decreases pressure points with maximum surface area contact
- Armrests are fixed to backrest so they recline with the user (armless model also available)
- Fits more than 95% of the population via set automatic adjustments and manual adjustments such as seat height, seat depth and armrest adjustment
Environmental Highlights
- Weighs as little as 18.3 kg; minimizes carbon footprint when shipping
- Ships on recycled packaging
- Certified by GREENGUARD
- Can earns points towards LEED certification in a number of areas
- Contains recycled content - 48%
- Designed for easy disassembly with clear recycling guidelines.93% of content is recyclable.
- In stock in black fabric and black frame. Other colours available but extended lead times apply.
5 Years Warranty
Key Features
- weight-sensitive self-adjusting recline
- Dynamic Headrest™
- pivoting backrest
- synchronous adjustable armrests
- adjustable seat height and depth
- contoured seat cushion
- black fabric upholstery
- designed by Niels Diffrient
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Support
Elevation
Angles
Tilt
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What this means for you when the 4 elements are aligned
| Corrected screen alignment → reduced neck strain |  - S E E™ |
| Better pelvic support → less lower back fatigue |  - S E A T™ |
| Arm positioning → reduced shoulder load |  - A R M S™ |
| Movement support → reduces static load |  - S P A S™ |
R E P O S E™ Outcome
The Freedom Headrest demonstrates a central principle of Natural R E P O S E™:
support should follow movement - not prevent it.
By automatically adapting as the sitter changes position, Freedom provides continuous support while allowing natural posture variation throughout the workday.
- Seat Width 535mm
- Seat Depth Slide Adjustment
- Seat Height 374-494mm
- Back 510mm W x 570mm H
HumanScale Liberty Mesh Back Chair
- Form-Sensing Mesh tri-panel back
- automatic weight-sensitive recline
- built-in lumbar support
- adjustable seat depth
- supportive adjustable arms
- 15-year manufacturer warranty
Who Is It For?
Suitable for users who:
- spend extended periods working at a desk
- prefer breathable mesh back support
- want responsive recline without complicated tension controls
- regularly change between upright and reclined working
- require adjustable seat depth and arm support
- work in professional, government, executive or home-office environments
- want a premium ergonomic chair with minimal manual adjustment
Problem to Solve
Many ergonomic chairs depend on the user correctly adjusting recline tension, lumbar controls and multiple levers.
Those controls may not be changed as posture changes throughout the day.
Liberty takes a simpler approach.
Its weight-sensitive recline automatically responds to the sitter, while the Form-Sensing Mesh back conforms to the shape of the back and provides support without a separate lumbar mechanism.
S E A T™ - Primary
Support · Elevation · Angles · Tilt
Liberty supports S E A T™ through:
- Form-Sensing Mesh back support
- built-in lumbar contour
- automatic weight-sensitive recline
- adjustable seat height
- adjustable seat depth
- contoured upholstered seat
- freedom to move between upright and reclined positions
- minimal reliance on manual recline controls
The objective is not to hold one fixed posture.
It is to provide continuous support while allowing natural posture variation throughout the workday.
A R M S™ — Supporting
Arm Support · Reach · Mouse · Surface
Liberty’s arms are attached to the back structure, helping them remain supportive as the chair reclines.
Humanscale Freedom with Headrest – Black Fabric
Automatic Support. Natural Movement.
Designed by Niels Diffrient, the Humanscale Freedom Headrest is a premium ergonomic task chair designed to move naturally with the user.
Its weight-sensitive recline automatically adjusts to the sitter, reducing the need for conventional tension controls and recline locks. The Dynamic Headrest™ moves into position as the user reclines, providing support for the head and neck without restricting upright working posture.
There is a reason why the Humanscale Liberty Chair is one of the most recognised office task chairs throughout the world, its function is equally as appealing as its unique form.
It's form-sensing and tri-panel mesh allows for a better fit to the individual than a single panel mesh backrest can offer.
The Liberty's counter-balance recline mechanism doesn't require any form of manual adjustment, this intelligent chair provides the right amount of support through the full range of recline, regardless of the individuals body shape and weight.
Self-Adjusting Recline
- No levers
- No Tension Springs to Adjust
- No Recline Locks to Set / Release
Form-Sensing Mesh
- Tri-Panel, non-stretch mesh backrest provides body fitting contours and self-adjusting lumbar support for a unique fit for everyone
- Low abrasion mesh protects clothing
- Contoured Seat Cushion; sculpted to match body contours and decreases pressure points with maximum surface area contact
- Armrests are fixed to backrest so they recline with the user (armless model also available)
- Fits more than 95% of the population via set automatic adjustments and manual adjustments such as seat height, seat depth and armrest adjustment
Environmental Highlights
- Weighs as little as 18.3 kg; minimizes carbon footprint when shipping
- Ships on recycled packaging
- Certified by GREENGUARD
- Can earns points towards LEED certification in a number of areas
- Contains recycled content - 48%
- Designed for easy disassembly with clear recycling guidelines.93% of content is recyclable.
- In stock in black fabric and black frame. Other colours available but extended lead times apply.
5 Years Warranty
Key Features
- weight-sensitive self-adjusting recline
- Dynamic Headrest™
- pivoting backrest
- synchronous adjustable armrests
- adjustable seat height and depth
- contoured seat cushion
- black fabric upholstery
- designed by Niels Diffrient
Support
Elevation
Angles
Tilt
What this means for you when the 4 elements are aligned
| Corrected screen alignment → reduced neck strain | - S E E™ |
| Better pelvic support → less lower back fatigue | - S E A T™ |
| Arm positioning → reduced shoulder load | - A R M S™ |
| Movement support → reduces static load | - S P A S™ |
R E P O S E™ Outcome
The Freedom Headrest demonstrates a central principle of Natural R E P O S E™:
support should follow movement - not prevent it.
By automatically adapting as the sitter changes position, Freedom provides continuous support while allowing natural posture variation throughout the workday.
- Seat Width 535mm
- Seat Depth Slide Adjustment
- Seat Height 374-494mm
- Back 510mm W x 570mm H
