In the manufacture of the Liberty Chair (2005) from Humanscale, 54% of the materials are recycled and 93% are recyclable. In addition to exceeding a variety of environmental standards, Liberty provides next generation seating, meaning perfect support, without external knobs or levers. To create this acclaimed chair, Niels Diffrient developed a tri-panel construction method similar to the way a tailor uses three panels of material to create a custom shirt. This inspired approach turns breathable, form-sensing mesh into body-fitting contours for lumbar support. And because this mesh displaces, rather than stretches, no external devices are necessary for a self-adjusting, customized fit. The innovative Technogel seat is designed to match body contours for long-term comfort. Diffrient recently added a height-adjustable feature to the Technogel-covered arms for increased ergonomic benefits. As users spontaneously change positions throughout the day, a patented counterbalance mechanism automatically provides the right amount of recline tension. Made in U.S.A.