Ergonomic Humanscale Freedom office chair in a modern office setting with a desk and window. Kansas City Office Design.
Yellow Humanscale Freedom office chair with a headrest on a wooden floor against a white wall. Kansas City Office Design.
Green Humanscale Freedom office chair in a kitchen setting with a marble countertop and kitchen appliances. Kansas City Office Design.
Modern office setup with a desk, Humanscale Freedom chair, and large windows. Kansas City Office Design.
Top angled side view. Humanscale's Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest. Kansas City office furniture.
Humanscale's Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest dimensions. See product details for listed measurements. Kansas City office furniture.
Fabric: Steelcut Trio - 0446
Fabric: Corvara Leather - Saddle
Fabric: Elmosoft Leather - 33077
Side view. Humanscale's Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chairs in office setting with dual monitor setup. Kansas City office furniture.
Side view of the HumanScale Freedom with Headrest in a black fabric with black frame. Kansas City Office Furniture.
Front view of the HumanScale Freedom with Headrest in a black fabric with black frame. Kansas City Office Furniture.
Back view of the HumanScale Freedom with Headrest in a black fabric with black frame. Kansas City Office Furniture.
Side view of the HumanScale Freedom with Headrest in a black fabric with polish aluminum frame. Kansas City Office Furniture.
Front view of the HumanScale Freedom with Headrest in a black fabric with polish aluminum frame. Kansas City Office Furniture.
Back view of the HumanScale Freedom with Headrest in a black fabric with polish aluminum frame. Kansas City Office Furniture.
Side view of the HumanScale Freedom with Headrest in a black polyurethane fabric with black frame. Kansas City Office Furniture.
Front view of the HumanScale Freedom with Headrest in a black polyurethane fabric with black frame. Kansas City Office Furniture.
Back view of the HumanScale Freedom with Headrest in a black polyurethane fabric with black frame. Kansas City Office Furniture.
Side view of the HumanScale Freedom with Headrest in a white polyurethane fabric with black frame. Kansas City Office Furniture.
Front view of the HumanScale Freedom with Headrest in a white polyurethane fabric with black frame. Kansas City Office Furniture.
Back view of the HumanScale Freedom with Headrest in a white polyurethane fabric with black frame. Kansas City Office Furniture.
Side view of the HumanScale Freedom with Headrest in a black polyurethane fabric with polished aluminum frame. Kansas City Office Furniture.
Front view of the HumanScale Freedom with Headrest in a white polyurethane fabric with black frame. Kansas City Office Furniture.
Back view of the HumanScale Freedom with Headrest in a white polyurethane fabric with black frame. Kansas City Office Furniture.
Side view of the HumanScale Freedom with Headrest in a white polyurethane fabric with polished aluminum frame. Kansas City Office Furniture.
Front view of the HumanScale Freedom with Headrest in a white polyurethane fabric with polished aluminum frame. Kansas City Office Furniture.
Back view of the HumanScale Freedom with Headrest in a white polyurethane fabric with polished aluminum frame. Kansas City Office Furniture.
Humanscale Freedom executive chair with headrest, black frame with corvara leather, front view
Humanscale Freedom executive chair with headrest, black frame with corvara leather, side view
Humanscale Freedom executive chair with headrest, black frame with corvara leather, three-quarter view
Humanscale Freedom executive chair with headrest, polished frame with corvara leather, front view
Humanscale Freedom executive chair with headrest, polished frame with corvara leather, side view
Humanscale Freedom executive chair with headrest, polished frame with corvara leather, three-quarter view
Humanscale Freedom executive chair with headrest, black frame with Steelcut Trio 0664 , side view. Kansas City Office Design.
Humanscale Freedom executive chair with headrest, black frame with Steelcut Trio 0664 , front view. Kansas City Office Design.
Humanscale Freedom executive chair with headrest, black frame with Steelcut Trio 0664 , back view. Kansas City Office Design.
Humanscale Freedom executive chair with headrest, Polished frame with Steelcut Trio 0664 , side view. Kansas City Office Design.
Humanscale Freedom executive chair with headrest, Polished frame with Steelcut Trio 0664 , front view. Kansas City Office Design.
Humanscale Freedom executive chair with headrest, Polished frame with Steelcut Trio 0664 , back view. Kansas City Office Design.
Humanscale Freedom executive chair with headrest, black frame with Elmosoft Leather 33077, front view. Kansas City Office Design.
Humanscale Freedom executive chair with headrest, black frame with Elmosoft Leather 33077, back view. Kansas City Office Design.
Humanscale Freedom executive chair with headrest, polished frame with Elmosoft Leather 33077, front view. Kansas City Office Design.
Humanscale Freedom executive chair with headrest, polished frame with Elmosoft Leather 33077, back view. Kansas City Office Design.
Humanscale Freedom executive chair with headrest, black frame with Elmosoft Leather Black 99999, front view. Kansas City Office Design.
Humanscale Freedom executive chair with headrest, black frame with Elmosoft Leather Black 99999, back view. Kansas City Office Design.
Humanscale Freedom executive chair with headrest, polished frame with Elmosoft Leather Black 99999, front view. Kansas City Office Design.
Humanscale Freedom executive chair with headrest, polished frame with Elmosoft Leather Black 99999, back view. Kansas City Office Design.
Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest, Black, Black (Woven Corde4), front view. Kansas City Office Design.
Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest, Black, Black (Woven Corde4), back view. Kansas City Office Design.
Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest, Black, Black (Woven Corde4), side view. Kansas City Office Design.
Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest, Polished Aluminum, Black (Woven Corde4), front view. Kansas City Office Design.
Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest, Polished Aluminum, Black (Woven Corde4), back view. Kansas City Office Design.
Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest, Polished Aluminum, Black (Woven Corde4), side view. Kansas City Office Design.
Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest, Polished Aluminum, 0446 (Woven Steelcut Trio), front view. Kansas City Office Design.
Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest, Polished Aluminum, 0446 (Woven Steelcut Trio), back view. Kansas City Office Design.
Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest, Polished Aluminum, 0446 (Woven Steelcut Trio), side view. Kansas City Office Design.
Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest, Black, 0446 (Woven Steelcut Trio), front view. Kansas City Office Design.
Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest, Black, 0446 (Woven Steelcut Trio), back view. Kansas City Office Design.
Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest, Black, 0446 (Woven Steelcut Trio), side view. Kansas City Office Design.
Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest, Polished Aluminum, Saddle Leather (Corvara), front view. Kansas City Office Design.
Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest, Polished Aluminum, Saddle Leather (Corvara), back view. Kansas City Office Design.
Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest, Polished Aluminum, Saddle Leather (Corvara), side view. Kansas City Office Design.
Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest, Polished Aluminum, 33077 (Elmosoft Leather), front view. Kansas City Office Design.
Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest, Polished Aluminum, 33077 (Elmosoft Leather), back view. Kansas City Office Design.
Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest, Polished Aluminum, 99999 (Elmosoft Leather), front view. Kansas City Office Design.
Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest, Polished Aluminum, 99999 (Elmosoft Leather), back view. Kansas City Office Design.
Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest, Black, Saddle Leather (Corvara), front view. Kansas City Office Design.
Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest, Black, Saddle Leather (Corvara), back view. Kansas City Office Design.
Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest, Black, Saddle Leather (Corvara), side view. Kansas City Office Design.
Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest, Black, 33077 (Elmosoft Leather), front view. Kansas City Office Design.
Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest, Black, 33077 (Elmosoft Leather), back view. Kansas City Office Design.
Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest, Black, 99999 (Elmosoft Leather), front view. Kansas City Office Design.
Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest, Black, 99999 (Elmosoft Leather), back view. Kansas City Office Design.
Ergonomic Humanscale Freedom office chair in a modern office setting with a desk and window. Kansas City Office Design.
Yellow Humanscale Freedom office chair with a headrest on a wooden floor against a white wall. Kansas City Office Design.
Video of the Humanscale Freedom chair. Kansas City Office Furniture.
Green Humanscale Freedom office chair in a kitchen setting with a marble countertop and kitchen appliances. Kansas City Office Design.
Modern office setup with a desk, Humanscale Freedom chair, and large windows. Kansas City Office Design.
Top angled side view. Humanscale's Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest. Kansas City office furniture.
Humanscale's Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest dimensions. See product details for listed measurements. Kansas City office furniture.
Fabric: Steelcut Trio - 0446
Fabric: Corvara Leather - Saddle
Fabric: Elmosoft Leather - 33077
Side view. Humanscale's Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chairs in office setting with dual monitor setup. Kansas City office furniture.
Side view of the HumanScale Freedom with Headrest in a black fabric with black frame. Kansas City Office Furniture.
Front view of the HumanScale Freedom with Headrest in a black fabric with black frame. Kansas City Office Furniture.
Back view of the HumanScale Freedom with Headrest in a black fabric with black frame. Kansas City Office Furniture.
Side view of the HumanScale Freedom with Headrest in a black fabric with polish aluminum frame. Kansas City Office Furniture.
Front view of the HumanScale Freedom with Headrest in a black fabric with polish aluminum frame. Kansas City Office Furniture.
Back view of the HumanScale Freedom with Headrest in a black fabric with polish aluminum frame. Kansas City Office Furniture.
Side view of the HumanScale Freedom with Headrest in a black polyurethane fabric with black frame. Kansas City Office Furniture.
Front view of the HumanScale Freedom with Headrest in a black polyurethane fabric with black frame. Kansas City Office Furniture.
Back view of the HumanScale Freedom with Headrest in a black polyurethane fabric with black frame. Kansas City Office Furniture.
Side view of the HumanScale Freedom with Headrest in a white polyurethane fabric with black frame. Kansas City Office Furniture.
Front view of the HumanScale Freedom with Headrest in a white polyurethane fabric with black frame. Kansas City Office Furniture.
Back view of the HumanScale Freedom with Headrest in a white polyurethane fabric with black frame. Kansas City Office Furniture.
Side view of the HumanScale Freedom with Headrest in a black polyurethane fabric with polished aluminum frame. Kansas City Office Furniture.
Front view of the HumanScale Freedom with Headrest in a white polyurethane fabric with black frame. Kansas City Office Furniture.
Back view of the HumanScale Freedom with Headrest in a white polyurethane fabric with black frame. Kansas City Office Furniture.
Side view of the HumanScale Freedom with Headrest in a white polyurethane fabric with polished aluminum frame. Kansas City Office Furniture.
Front view of the HumanScale Freedom with Headrest in a white polyurethane fabric with polished aluminum frame. Kansas City Office Furniture.
Back view of the HumanScale Freedom with Headrest in a white polyurethane fabric with polished aluminum frame. Kansas City Office Furniture.
Humanscale Freedom executive chair with headrest, black frame with corvara leather, front view
Humanscale Freedom executive chair with headrest, black frame with corvara leather, side view
Humanscale Freedom executive chair with headrest, black frame with corvara leather, three-quarter view
Humanscale Freedom executive chair with headrest, polished frame with corvara leather, front view
Humanscale Freedom executive chair with headrest, polished frame with corvara leather, side view
Humanscale Freedom executive chair with headrest, polished frame with corvara leather, three-quarter view
Humanscale Freedom executive chair with headrest, black frame with Steelcut Trio 0664 , side view. Kansas City Office Design.
Humanscale Freedom executive chair with headrest, black frame with Steelcut Trio 0664 , front view. Kansas City Office Design.
Humanscale Freedom executive chair with headrest, black frame with Steelcut Trio 0664 , back view. Kansas City Office Design.
Humanscale Freedom executive chair with headrest, Polished frame with Steelcut Trio 0664 , side view. Kansas City Office Design.
Humanscale Freedom executive chair with headrest, Polished frame with Steelcut Trio 0664 , front view. Kansas City Office Design.
Humanscale Freedom executive chair with headrest, Polished frame with Steelcut Trio 0664 , back view. Kansas City Office Design.
Humanscale Freedom executive chair with headrest, black frame with Elmosoft Leather 33077, front view. Kansas City Office Design.
Humanscale Freedom executive chair with headrest, black frame with Elmosoft Leather 33077, back view. Kansas City Office Design.
Humanscale Freedom executive chair with headrest, polished frame with Elmosoft Leather 33077, front view. Kansas City Office Design.
Humanscale Freedom executive chair with headrest, polished frame with Elmosoft Leather 33077, back view. Kansas City Office Design.
Humanscale Freedom executive chair with headrest, black frame with Elmosoft Leather Black 99999, front view. Kansas City Office Design.
Humanscale Freedom executive chair with headrest, black frame with Elmosoft Leather Black 99999, back view. Kansas City Office Design.
Humanscale Freedom executive chair with headrest, polished frame with Elmosoft Leather Black 99999, front view. Kansas City Office Design.
Humanscale Freedom executive chair with headrest, polished frame with Elmosoft Leather Black 99999, back view. Kansas City Office Design.
Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest, Black, Black (Woven Corde4), front view. Kansas City Office Design.
Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest, Black, Black (Woven Corde4), back view. Kansas City Office Design.
Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest, Black, Black (Woven Corde4), side view. Kansas City Office Design.
Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest, Polished Aluminum, Black (Woven Corde4), front view. Kansas City Office Design.
Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest, Polished Aluminum, Black (Woven Corde4), back view. Kansas City Office Design.
Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest, Polished Aluminum, Black (Woven Corde4), side view. Kansas City Office Design.
Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest, Polished Aluminum, 0446 (Woven Steelcut Trio), front view. Kansas City Office Design.
Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest, Polished Aluminum, 0446 (Woven Steelcut Trio), back view. Kansas City Office Design.
Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest, Polished Aluminum, 0446 (Woven Steelcut Trio), side view. Kansas City Office Design.
Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest, Black, 0446 (Woven Steelcut Trio), front view. Kansas City Office Design.
Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest, Black, 0446 (Woven Steelcut Trio), back view. Kansas City Office Design.
Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest, Black, 0446 (Woven Steelcut Trio), side view. Kansas City Office Design.
Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest, Polished Aluminum, Saddle Leather (Corvara), front view. Kansas City Office Design.
Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest, Polished Aluminum, Saddle Leather (Corvara), back view. Kansas City Office Design.
Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest, Polished Aluminum, Saddle Leather (Corvara), side view. Kansas City Office Design.
Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest, Polished Aluminum, 33077 (Elmosoft Leather), front view. Kansas City Office Design.
Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest, Polished Aluminum, 33077 (Elmosoft Leather), back view. Kansas City Office Design.
Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest, Polished Aluminum, 99999 (Elmosoft Leather), front view. Kansas City Office Design.
Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest, Polished Aluminum, 99999 (Elmosoft Leather), back view. Kansas City Office Design.
Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest, Black, Saddle Leather (Corvara), front view. Kansas City Office Design.
Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest, Black, Saddle Leather (Corvara), back view. Kansas City Office Design.
Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest, Black, Saddle Leather (Corvara), side view. Kansas City Office Design.
Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest, Black, 33077 (Elmosoft Leather), front view. Kansas City Office Design.
Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest, Black, 33077 (Elmosoft Leather), back view. Kansas City Office Design.
Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest, Black, 99999 (Elmosoft Leather), front view. Kansas City Office Design.
Freedom Ergonomic Executive Chair with Headrest, Black, 99999 (Elmosoft Leather), back view. Kansas City Office Design.

Humanscale Freedom Chair with Headrest | Ergonomic Executive Seating

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Frame Color Black (Woven Corde4)
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Fabric Black (Woven Corde4)
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*Ships in: 2-6 weeks depending on your selected options.

The Freedom Headrest is Niels Diffrient's flagship executive chair — weight-activated recline that adjusts to your body automatically, a Dynamic Headrest™ that moves with you through every position, and synchronous arms that follow your posture. No knobs. No levers. 400 lb capacity. 15-year warranty. Living Product Certified.

Most executive chairs make you work to get comfortable. The Freedom makes the chair do that work.

Designed by Niels Diffrient, the Freedom uses a weight-activated recline that reads your body weight and calibrates resistance automatically — sit down and lean back, and the chair is already set for you. The pivoting backrest delivers continuous lumbar support through the full 22° recline range, not just when you're sitting upright. Synchronous arms move in unison with your body so your elbows stay supported wherever you land.

The Dynamic Headrest™ cradles your head and neck during recline and moves clear when you sit upright — no manual adjustment, no awkward positioning. Seat depth adjusts 2.5 inches. Back height adjusts. Headrest height adjusts 5.5 inches.

Upholstery in Corde4, Lotus (healthcare-grade, wipe-clean), Steelcut Trio, Elmosoft leather, or Corvara leather. Black or Polished Aluminum frame. Standard or high or extra-high cylinder.

34% recycled content. 100% Red List Free. Declare Label certified. TRUE Zero Waste manufacturing. Per chair: 6 kg CO2e net removal, 17 gallons water benefit, 24 kWh energy benefit. Living Product Certified.

15-year warranty on frame, mechanism, and base. KCOD delivers and installs in Kansas City. 816-360-9320.

  • Designed by Niels Diffrient — weight-activated recline, no knobs or levers required
  • Dynamic Headrest™ — moves with you during recline, clears when upright
  • Pivoting backrest — continuous lumbar support through full 22° recline range
  • Synchronous arms — move in unison with body position, one-hand adjustment
  • Duron arm pads — multi-layer construction, 5× tougher than standard arm pads
  • Patented Clean Gas Cylinder — sealed grease design, enhanced reliability
  • 400 lb weight capacity — 15-year warranty on frame, recline mechanism, and base
  • Seat depth adjustment: 16"–18.5" | Back height adjustable | Headrest: 5.5" vertical range
  • Upholstery options: Corde4, Lotus, Steelcut Trio, Elmosoft leather, Corvara leather
  • 34% recycled content — 100% Red List Free, Declare Label, TRUE Zero Waste, Living Product Certified

Specifications

  • Chair Width (with standard arms): 26.75" (680 mm)
  • Chair Width (without arms): 21.0" (533 mm)
  • Base Diameter: 25.0" (635 mm)
  • Seat Height Range:
    Standard Cylinder: 16.9" – 21.6" (429–549 mm)
    High Cylinder: 19.0" – 26.0" (483–660 mm)
    Extra-High Cylinder: 21.0" – 31.0" (533–787 mm)
  • Seat Depth Range: 16.0" – 18.5" (406–470 mm)
  • Backrest Height: 20.8" – 24.0" (528–610 mm)
  • Armrest Height Range: 6.0" – 11.0" above seat (152–279 mm)
  • Headrest Height Range (if added): 5.5" vertical adjustment
  • Recline Range: 22° recline + 7° backrest tilt

Weight & Capacity

  • Weight Capacity: 400 lbs (136 kg)
  • Chair Weight: ~35–38 lbs depending on options

Materials & Construction

  • Frame: Die-cast aluminum and steel
  • Cushions: High-density sculpted foam
  • Seat Type: Standard Foam Seat Pan
  • Cylinder Height: S Standard 5” cylinder
  • Casters: Standard Hard Casters (other options available, please contact)
  • Arms: Standard Duron Arms Adjustable synchronous arms/ Standard Duron Arms with Textile (other arm options available, contact if needed)

Upholstered Fabrics

  • Corde 4: Is a four-way stretch design which moves with the sitter and offers peak ergonomic comfort as they adjust positions. Its intricate weave structure, dimensional surface, and wide array of neutral and vibrant shades are visually appealing and engaging to the touch.
  • Lotus: Water-repellant and easy to clean, Lotus is an ideal textile for healthcare and hospitality environments. Its polyurethane finish with nylon backing boasts a soft texture that is pleasant to the touch yet offers exceptional durability.
  • Steelcut Trio: Is a hardwearing woolen upholstery textile with an innovative weave and a simple yet precise expression. Yarn-dyed, its three-dimensional surface resembles small pyramids and constructed from three differently colored yarns.
  • Elmosoft: A soft and pliable semi-aniline leather, provides unbeatable comfort and durability while maintaining elegance across all applications.
  • Corvara: Is a semi-aniline dyed leather offering a smooth, silky feel and ultimate durability. It is embossed lightly for a consistent, uniform grain structure.

Sustainability

  • Freedom Headrest is Living Product Certified
  • Net Positive for water, energy, and climate
  • Greenguard Indoor Air Quality certified

Warranty

  • 15-Year Warranty, 24/7 multi-shift rating

Configured Model Details

  • Frame: Black or Polished Aluminum
  • Upholstery: Corde 4 fabric or Lotus performance textile
  • Arms: Adjustable Duron armrests or armless configuration
  • Cylinder: Standard, High, or Extra-High height cylinder
  • Casters: Carpet or hard-floor casters
  • Headrest: Integrated, dynamic head/neck support system
  • Warranty: 15-year, 24/7 commercial use

Recommended Configurations

Most customers choose:
• Black frame with Corde 4 Black fabric
• Standard 5" cylinder
• Carpet casters (most common office flooring, comes standard)
• Adjustable Duron arms
• Dynamic headrest included for full ergonomic support

Best For

  • Executive offices and leadership workspaces
  • Home offices needing long-duration comfort
  • Users who want intuitive ergonomics without manual adjustment
  • Creative studios and hybrid workplaces
  • Teams outfitting premium private offices and conference rooms
  • Anyone needing additional neck and upper-back support

Who Should NOT Choose the Freedom Headrest

The Freedom Headrest may not be the best match for users who prefer a breathable mesh back, ultra-lightweight seating, or a more minimal aesthetic—those users may be better served by the Humanscale Liberty Chair or other mesh-based task chairs.

Why Professionals Choose the Freedom Headrest

Professionals choose the Freedom Headrest because it delivers a level of intuitive comfort rarely found in executive seating. Its weight-sensitive recline eliminates the need for constant adjustments, allowing users to stay supported throughout long work sessions without breaking focus. The dynamic headrest provides natural neck and upper-back support during recline, making it ideal for calls, creative thinking, and computer-based work.

Unlike traditional executive chairs that rely on complex levers and tension controls, Freedom adapts instantly to each user’s posture and movement. Its sculpted foam cushions, synchronous arm support, and premium ergonomic engineering make it a trusted choice for leadership offices, high-performance workspaces, and anyone who wants an ergonomic chair with headrest functionality designed for long-duration comfort.

As an executive task chair, the Freedom Headrest provides the rare combination of premium cushioning, intuitive movement and posture stability. Designed as an ergonomic chair with headrest support, it offers automatic comfort during long work sessions while maintaining proper neck and spine alignment. Its automatic recline task chair mechanism ensures smooth, responsive recline that adapts naturally to each user—eliminating tension knobs, levers and guesswork.

Freedom Headrest vs. Liberty vs. Trea

Freedom Headrest:
Best for all-day executive comfort, sculpted foam cushioning, automatic recline, and neck support during calls, recline, and focus work.

Liberty Chair:
Mesh-based comfort with Form-Sensing Mesh Technology—breathable, minimal, and ideal for shared desks, hybrid seating, and task work.

Trea Chair:
Design-forward multipurpose seating with a solid-state recline—ideal for conference rooms, cafés, meeting spaces, and short-duration tasks.

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Your Trusted Humanscale Dealer in Kansas City

Kansas City Office Design is an authorized Humanscale dealer. Every Freedom Headrest chair ships directly from Humansscale with full warranty coverage and commercial-grade components.

We support workplaces across Overland Park, Olathe, Lee’s Summit, Liberty, North Kansas City, and the greater Midwest.

Our team at KC Office Design provides ergonomic fit guidance, finish recommendations, and support for office standards programs in corporate, healthcare, education, civic, and hybrid environments.

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About Humanscale

Humanscale is a global leader in ergonomic workplace solutions, trusted by Fortune 500 organizations and design-driven offices worldwide. Their approach focuses on human-centered ergonomics, sustainable engineering, and intuitive functionality—principles embodied in the Freedom Headrest.

Local Support & Installation

We offer white-glove delivery and installation across the Kansas City metro, including Overland Park, Olathe, Lee’s Summit, Liberty, North Kansas City, and surrounding areas. Our team ensures your Freedom Headrest is set up correctly, ergonomically adjusted, and aligned with your workspace standards.

Enhance posture, comfort, and executive presence with the Humanscale Freedom Headrest—a modern ergonomic chair designed for elevated performance and intuitive support.

Humanscale Freedom Chair Warranty

Humanscale provides a 15-year, 24/7-use warranty on the Freedom Chair’s structural components and recline mechanism, ensuring long-lasting performance for corporate offices, creative studios, hybrid workstations, and home offices.

The Freedom Chair’s upholstery, foam cushions, mesh, arm pads, and casters are covered under a 5-year materials warranty, reflecting the natural wear characteristics of these components.

What’s Covered

  • 15 Years — frame, base, recline mechanism, synchronous arms, seat pan, internal hardware, gas cylinder
  • 5 Years — fabric/mesh, foam cushions, arm pads, casters, wood (if specified)

What’s Not Covered

  • Normal wear and tear beyond warranty periods
  • Damage from misuse, improper maintenance, or modifications
  • Transit damage after delivery
  • Use outside Humanscale’s written installation and operating guidelines

Ships in: 2-6 weeks depending on your selected options.

Every item is made to order based on your configuration and ships directly from the manufacturer. Because of this custom production process, this product is final sale once the order is placed.

We currently cannot ship to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or P.O. Boxes.

Shipping Method (Chairs + Small Items)
Orders of 1–2 chairs typically ship via standard parcel (UPS/FedEx). Orders of 3+ chairs typically ship via LTL freight.

Shipping Method (Desks, Tables + Large Items)
Desks, tables, and larger/heavier items typically ship via LTL freight.

Freight Delivery (LTL) Expectations
Freight deliveries are curbside. An adult must be present to receive the delivery and assist with unloading. Liftgate, call-ahead, and inside delivery aren’t included unless requested (and may add cost).

Delivery Timing
Delivery timelines may vary based on the items in your order. For the most accurate estimate, please refer to the shipping details shown at checkout.

Residential + Limited Access Deliveries
If your delivery location is residential or doesn’t have a dock/forklift, we’ll reach out to confirm the best delivery method. If needed, we can arrange liftgate or inside delivery for an additional charge.

Kansas City Area
For local Kansas City customers, white-glove delivery and installation are available on request.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Freedom Chair features a self-adjusting recline mechanism and a dynamic headrest that moves with you—providing continuous neck and upper-back support during recline. It eliminates the need for manual tension dials or complex levers, making it one of the most intuitive ergonomic chairs available.

WHAT PEOPLE LOVE ABOUT IT

“The headrest moves with you — no knobs, no levers, just effortless support.”

“Long days feel shorter thanks to the recline that automatically balances your weight.”

“The armrests move in sync, so you never lose elbow support when you shift positions.”

“It looks as good as it feels — clean lines, premium materials, and that signature Humanscale glide.”

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