Liberty Chair - by Humanscale

by Humanscale

Product Features

• Form-sensing mesh provides perfect lumbar support automatically
• User maintains near constant eye level during recline
• Size adjustable to fit over 95% of the population
• Free Humanscale Switch Mouse with Purchase ($99 Value)

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 51 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000NTF7OW
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,800,500 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen)

Product Description

Color: Gel Seat in Periwinkle Vellum w/ Sapphire Back

Humanscale, the leading manufacturer of ergonomic office and home office products, received the Best of NeoCon 2004 Gold Award in the Ergonomic/Task Seating category for its newest introduction designed by Niels Diffrient, the Liberty chair. Utilizing its

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars I hate this chair, July 14, 2009

By 

McLovin - See all my reviews

This review is from: Liberty Chair - by Humanscale

My company recently "upgraded" to these chairs. I cannot stand them. They have no back support whatsoever. When I sit and actually put my weight against the back, it reclines so far that I feel like I'm in a dentist's chair. This makes it very difficult to reach my keyboard.

The armrests are adjustable, as well as the height and "depth" of the seat, but unfortunately there is no way to adjust the back, or lock it in a position.

The only way I can manage to work in this chair is by leaning forward - at which point the back of the chair is providing NO support (I might as well be sitting on a stool).

The result is that after a 9-10 hour day of sitting in this chair, my back is tired and sore.

I do not recommend this chair.

14 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Looks Terrible Within Weeks; Not That Comfortable, February 22, 2009

By 

Mark Anderson (New York, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Liberty Chair - by Humanscale

The gel seat and green fabric on my Liberty chair deteriorated immediately after I got it. To put it bluntly, the gel will conform to the impression left behind and will NOT return to normal. If you are vain, I'd avoid this chair like the plague. (I'm a "normal" size adult male a little over 200 lbs.) It looks horrible and embarrassing.

Consider also that if this is a shared chair, that no one wants to sit in a chair that has an impression of someone else's butt in it.

The chair itself is not all that comfortable either and the only adjustable part of it is height and armrests. There are no back or seat adjustments. I feel like it's pushing me forward and after sitting in it for a while find myself craning my neck. It can make me a little achy after a long day.

It sickens me to think of the money I sunk into this chair when I could've bought an Aeron and I'm strongly considering trashing it. The manufacturer (Humanscale) doesn't offer any information about how to repair these on their website.

I give it two stars because it is extremely sturdy and structurally sound and may be good for extremely dainty people. If you weigh more than 110 lbs, I'd encourage you to strongly reconsider.

Otherwise, this is just an expensive mess.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous, great looking chair, March 2, 2010

By 

Patricia (Boston) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Liberty Chair - by Humanscale

I purchased this chair online. If you look around, you can get the custom built chair for the same price or less than the "quick ship" version. the chair is great looking and supremely comfortable. It is not a large chair, so if you are over 5'11" and 180-190 lbs, it might not be your best choice as the back might be too flexible. I'm 5'8" and 145 libs and it is just perfect. I had gorgeous red/orange "carmine" fabric put on the seat with a black mesh back and it looks great in my home office. However, the most impressive feature is how astonishingly comfortable it is. This chair isn't cheap, but it is worth the price.

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