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Designed by the legendary Don Chadwick, Sedeo is a stool with the perfect blend of comfort and style, expanding ergonomics beyond the workstation. Whether it’s for collaborative workspaces, bustling cafés, or your kitchen counter, Sedeo’s contoured seat and minimalist aesthetic provide smart support and timeless style. Discover how Sedeo elevates teamwork and enhances comfort for any gathering with customizable finishes and flawless construction. Want to learn more? Click the link to download the brochure to explore all Sedeo’s features and benefits and see how it can help raise your standards for collaboration. https://lnkd.in/eGJQvzfw

Gear Patrol recently highlighted the lasting impact of the Humanscale Freedom Chair, 25 years after its release. Designed by the legendary Niels Diffrient, the Freedom Chair redefined office seating by introducing a self-adjusting mechanism that eliminates the need for manual knobs, creating a seamless ergonomic experience. It’s no wonder the chair has become a staple in the offices of everyone from Apple’s Tim Cook to Barack Obama. As Gear Patrol notes, the Freedom Chair's legacy continues with the 25th Anniversary Signature Edition—limited to just 250 pieces. Explore the article and discover why the Freedom Chair remains the pinnacle of ergonomic innovation, and why it might just be “the last office chair you ever buy.”


Today at Humanscale’s NYC HQ, we had the honor of hosting the Design for Freedom by Grace Farms (DFF) working group meeting during Climate Week, bringing together industry leaders to confront the critical issue of forced and child labor in the built environment. Special thanks to Elaine Mitchel-Hill, Brigid Abraham, AIA, Nora Rizzo, Sharon Prince of Grace Farms Foundation and Design for Freedom, and Jane Abernethy, our Chief Sustainability Officer, for their invaluable contributions to this essential conversation. Together, we’re driving meaningful change toward a more ethical and sustainable future. #DesignForFreedom #ClimateWeek #SustainableDesign #BuiltEnvironment #Humanscale

Contrary to popular belief, a firmer foam can be more beneficial than a softer one when it comes to task chairs. In our latest blog post, we explore how higher-density, firmer foam enhances comfort, provides superior support, and ensures the longevity of your chair. This added firmness promotes better posture and reduces fatigue, making it an essential feature for those who prioritize ergonomic seating. Click the link to read the full article. 

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Float Gather is designed to redefine how we meet, collaborate, and connect. With seamless height adjustability and a compact design, this table fits effortlessly into any space—from open offices to breakout areas and beyond. No matter the setting, Float Gather ensures that every conversation is at the right level, fostering inclusivity and dynamic interactions. Click the link and explore how Float Gather can change the way you think about workspace design. https://bit.ly/3XM5yCv

Peloton Interactive on point! Some additional tips to stay at the top of the workplace wellness leaderboard: ☑ Ensure your monitors are at eye level to minimize neck and shoulder strain ☑ Follow the 20-8-2 rule: for every 30 minutes sit for 20 minutes, stand for 8 minutes, and move for 2 minutes to keep the body in flow ☑ Invest in a self-adjusting chair (like our World task chair here!) that allows you to move effortlessly, without having to touch a knob or lever

Smart Conference | Winner in Executive Chair Based on renowned industrial designer Niels Diffrient’s highly acclaimed original Smart Chair, the Smart Conference chair elevates intuitive comfort to new heights of luxury, making it ideal for any and every meeting space. "This chair is carefully crafted to cater to the diverse requirements of modern, hybrid work environments, focusing on automatic personalization. Smart Conference effectively facilitates collaboration and creative interaction." Company: Humanscale Designer: Humanscale Design Team Photo Credit: Courtesy of Humanscale Other Credit: Niels Diffrient Learn more about Smart Conference here: https://lnkd.in/evg_xksa

From huddle rooms to lounges, cafes to WFH spaces, the modern workplace isn’t just evolving, it’s expanding. But in most cases, that’s come at a cost – less comfort, less support, and yes, less productivity. Today, we’re thrilled to launch our latest suite of ergonomic solutions, designed to elevate comfort and collaboration, anywhere work happens: Sedeo – Designed by industry legend Don Chadwick, the Sedeo stool brings a perfect balance of form and function to bar and counter-height surfaces, providing ergonomic support where it's often overlooked and promoting spontaneous, focused collaboration. Trea Family – Featuring a seamless 12° recline mechanism and a contoured shell inspired by nature, Trea instantly adapts to each user’s postural shifts. Now available in a lite task base and high task stool, Trea is ideal for a wide range of applications, from meeting rooms to breakout rooms and beyond. Float Family – Our newly expanded Float Family—including Float Gather and Float Mini with new colors and natural linoleum finish—delivers sit-to-stand versatility for any collaborative space, empowering teams to work comfortably on couches, in tight corners, and anywhere else work takes them. By integrating advanced ergonomics into the newly expanded workplace, we help enhance wellbeing and productivity, while fostering stronger collaborations between team members. Click the link to browse the collection on our homepage carousel and explore how “Ergonomics Everywhere" can transform your workspaces and everyone in them. https://bit.ly/3ZCuaPx #ErgonomicsEverywhere #Humanscale #ergonomic #design

Today, we celebrate what would have been the 96th birthday of Niels Diffrient, a visionary whose designs have reshaped the way we work and live. His groundbreaking contributions, including the iconic Freedom Chair, continue to shape the way we approach design today. As we mark the 25th anniversary of the Freedom Chair, we are proud to carry forward his legacy at Humanscale, where human-centered design remains our guiding principle. Join us in honoring Niels’ impact and learn more about the Freedom Chair and his innovative approach to design, here: https://bit.ly/47g6iTm #NielsDiffrient #FreedomChair25 #Humanscale #DesignLegacy #Ergonomics #Innovation

Proud of our CSO Jane Abernethy for this incredible honor!