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A design driven by Humanscale’s passion for the environment, the
Liberty Side chair was created to push the boundaries of minimalism
found in the Liberty task chair and be as simple and environmentally
friendly as possible, without sacrificing Humanscale’s philosophy of
complete, automatic comfort. Niels Diffrient developed the Liberty Side
to showcase the same complete-body comfort found in Humanscale task
chairs, but made with lightweight, recyclable and long-lasting
materials.
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.
Office Seating – Liberty’s mesh back is formed by combining
three panels of low-stretch mesh in the same way a tailor combines
multiple pieces of material to form a shirt. So its contours are
custom-made to both fit and support the human body in unprecedented
comfort. Liberty has set a new bar for performance, simplicity, elegance
and comfort.
Designed to complement the features and
styling of the Liberty office chair, the Side chair offers beauty,
performance and unprecedented comfort in its class. Its backrest
features Liberty’s exclusive Form-Sensing Mesh Technology for perfect
fit and support. The backrest pivots for additional comfort, and the
seat has a frameless front edge that is supportive, yet soft.
Technical Drawing
Specifications
| Chair Width | 25″ Arms/ 20.8″ Armless |
| Base Size | N/A |
| Seat Height Range | 18.4″ |
| Recline Range | 10° backrest tilt |
| Chair Weight | 18 lbs arms/ 17 lbs armless |
| User Weight | 45.4 kg -136 kg (100 – 300 lbs) |
| Height Range | 152 – 193 cm (5’0″ – 6’4″) |
| Stackable | No |
| Warranty |
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Features
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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. -
Environmental Design – Made predominantly from lightweight 100%
recycled die-cast aluminum, 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 customized
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 customized
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.
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 recognized. Included among his many honors 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 had 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.
Design Story
“I keep thinking, ‘how much simpler can this be?’ and come up with the end
result.” – Niels Diffrient, Designer
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.
Liberty and the Environment
Humanscale is committed to environmental sustainability and continually strives
to design, engineer and manufacture products that, compared to others in the
same class, consume less of the Earth’s limited resources. This is accomplished
by creating products that:
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Weigh less and require less raw material
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Ship as efficiently as possible
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Have timeless design and durable construction so they have to be
replaced less frequently -
Are engineered to be easily recyclable
Here are some of the environmental highlights for the Liberty chair:
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Weighs as little as 18.3kg (40.3 lbs), minimising carbon
footprint in shipping -
Contains recycled content
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Designed for easy disassembly with clear recycling guidelines
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Ships in recycled packaging, or blanket-wrapped, when feasible
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Certified by GREENGUARD and BIFMA level
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Can earn points toward LEED Certification in a number of areas
Option 1: Seat Back Style
| Mesh Seat and Mesh Back |
Option 2: Mesh Color and Style
M – Monofilament Stripe
Made specifically for our tri-panel, mesh-backed chairs,
Monofilament Stripe has an elastic composition that achieves
strength through its distinctive weave structure to provide
unmatched support. Its classic stripe pattern is available in
various striking colors. Using only monofilament yarns that are
thin and strong, a simple but classic stripe pattern is achieved
through weave structure and yarn placement. This pattern has
slight elasticity but terrific memory.
Black
Carbon
Platinum
Green
Atlantic
Amber
C – Silver Check
Woven with monofilament and silver-plated yarns, Silver Check
has a subtle metallic shimmer that creates a sophisticated
finish to any chair. This non-stretch mesh is flexible and
strong, providing ergonomic support to every user. This unique
translucent pattern is achieved using monofilament and a
silver-plated yarn spun with polyester at its core. More than
simply an aesthetic choice, the silver-plated yarn gives the
textile flexibility and strength.
Alloy
Topaz
N – Pinstripe
Inspired by the Brooklyn Bridge, Pinstripe explores the idea
of “suspension.” Composed of two Monofilament stretch yarns,
Pinstripe helps the chair’s tri-panel backrest cradle the user’s
body and features a floating line of color for a distinctive
aesthetic. Designed specifically to work with the Diffrient
World Chair, this lightweight fabric provides the strength and
support of a much heavier mesh by using two different
monofilament stretch yarns to provide proper support.
Black
Cadmium
Citron
Crimson
Cyan
Graphite
Silver
White
A – Dash
Named for the way color dashes across the surface of this
textile, Dash was designed to resemble embroidery floss. It
maintains a strong, responsive and lightweight composition to
accommodate the user’s every move. Designed to resemble
embroidery floss, Dash is stronger, more responsive, lighter
weight and uses less material than most mesh textiles. It gives
the user support, comfort and ease of movement, while meeting
Humanscale’s seating requirements.
Platinum
Zinc
J – Catena
Catena features a pure, clean weave – free of any additional
patterns or motifs – in colors inspired by the rich hues of
spices, which allow the chair to seamlessly integrate into its
setting. It’s simple aesthetic makes it a classic design choice
for modern and contemporary environments. Catena’s dense and
rich hues are inspired by the vibrant spice markets of India.
When used as a backrest textile, this proprietary non-stretch
mesh provides a customized lumbar support through its tri-panel
patented design that fits the user like a tailored shirt.
Black
Poppy Seed
Caraway
Bayberry
Cornflower
Option 3: Armrests
| Armless | Fixed Duron Arms | Fixed Duron Gel Arms |
Option 4: Frame – Trim – Base
| Black with Black Trim | Silver with Black Trim | Polished Aluminum with Black Trim | Silver with Silver Trim | Polished Aluminum with Silver Trim |
| Model | Liberty Side |
| Manufacturer | Humanscale |
| Part Number | Liberty Side |
| Chair Width | 25″ Arms/ 20.8″ Armless |
| Base Size | N/A |
| Seat Height | Range 18.4″ |
| Recline Range | 10° backrest tilt |
| Chair Weight | 18 lbs arms/17 lbs armless |
| Weight | User 45.4 kg -136 kg (100 – 300 lbs) |
| Height Range | 152 – 193 cm (5’0″ – 6’4″) |
| Warranty | 15 Years, 24/7. All Fabric/Cushions/Arm Pads – 5 Years, Single-Shift Warranty |













































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