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Designed by Niels Diffrient for Humanscale®
Niels Diffrient’s Freedom High Saddle Seat uses the same principles and materials as his Freedom Chair, in a more compact footprint. The height-adjustable Saddle features a separately height-adjustable foot ring, making it able to accommodate various tasks and body types. The triangular cushion allows users to sit in an ergonomic “saddle” posture with thighs lowered, hips loose and the spine in a healthy lordotic curve. This position reduces pressure points and puts users closer to their work. Made from a two-way stretch woven fabric, the seat cover is durable enough for contract applications. Non-rolling foot glides protect floors. Backed by a 15-year manufacturer’s warranty. Made in U.S.A.
U.S.A. (1928–2013)
One of the century’s preeminent American designers, Niels Diffrient endeavored throughout his storied career to emphasize the “human factors” of industrial design, using ingenuity and intuition to bring consumers products that met their needs. His emphasis on accommodating the human form was codified in the three-volume Humanscale, an influential sourcebook for designers that examined the movements and dimensions of the human ...
Die-cast aluminum frame with fused-plastic coating; polyurethane foam cushion; nylon and Cordura with elastic-blend upholstery; hard plastic glides.