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The Ocean Chair Collection
Plastic pollution is one of the most urgent environmental challenges of our time. Each year, millions of tons of plastic enter our oceans, threatening marine life and delicate ecosystems.
In 2016, Humanscale became the first manufacturer to turn discarded fishing nets into chairs. Since then, the Ocean Collection has expanded to include Smart Ocean, Liberty Ocean, Path, Diffrient Occasional, and now Freedom Ocean.
Freedom Ocean
Starting at $1605
Liberty Ocean
Starting at $1514
Smart Ocean
Starting at $1514
Path
Starting at $1052
Diffrient Occasional
Starting at $682
Why Our Oceans Need Saving
By 2050, there will be more plastic than fish in our oceans. Discarded fishing nets account for roughly 20% of this waste and are considered the most harmful type, as they drift for years, damaging coral reefs and “ghost fishing” marine wildlife. We're creating products that begin to reverse the damage already done.
Leading the Ocean Plastic Revolution
When we first set out to turn discarded fishing nets into chairs in 2016, no other manufacturer had yet accomplished this feat. This made for an arduous start, but has become one of our most overwhelmingly impactful endeavors, with other manufacturers now following suit. Here's a bird's eye view at our journey that's only just begun.
Innovative Concept Becomes Reality
July 2016
Humanscale starts work with its first supplier to create the world's first task chair made from reclaimed fishing nets.
Became Founding Member of NextWave Initiative
December 2017
Humanscale and other like-minded companies establish the NextWave Initiative to reduce ocean-bound plastic through a network of commercial supply chains. Learn More.
Launched Smart Ocean, First Task Chair to Use Reclaimed Ocean Plastic
April 2017
Smart Ocean is launched, becoming the first task chair ever to be made using recycled fishing net material. Learn More.
29 Products Certified Climate Positive
June 2021
Humanscale becomes the first company ever to offer not just one, but 29 products that are certified climate, energy and water positive. These products include Smart Ocean, Liberty Ocean, and Path. Learn More.
Launched Liberty Ocean
July 2021
Liberty Ocean is launched, joining the ranks of Smart Ocean in usage of reclaimed fishing net material. Learn More.
Introducing A New Path Forward
April 2022
Launched Path, The World's Most Sustainable Task Chair. Learn More.
Freedom Ocean
October 2024
(announced in 2025)
Freedom joins the Ocean Chair Collection—marking a major milestone toward making nearly all Humanscale seating available in ocean plastic configurations. Building on its rigorous material standards, Freedom is vetted for over 20 harmful chemical classes to ensure it is safe throughout its life cycle. It is free of all chemicals on the Living Future Institute’s Red List and carries a third-party–verified Declare Label, providing full transparency into every material used. Learn More.
Environmental Stewardship
Our approach to product development and manufacturing embodies our mission to not only minimize our impacts, but leave the world better off.
Leading Systemic Change
Humanscale is a founding member of NextWave, an initiative where like- minded companies are looking to establish ocean-bound plastics as a commodity. Together, we are creating environmental and social benefits by creating the first global network of ocean-bound plastic supply chains.
"We challenge the rest of the industry to put in the hard work, and financial commitments, to make transformative impact on the Earth."
—Bob King, Founder and CEO
