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Built for Comfort
A Task Chair That Adapts to You
NeatTech - Mesh
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Pinstripe Mesh - Graphite
Large
NeatTech - EcoKnit
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EcoKnit - Evergreen
Large
NeatTech - Leather
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Saddle Leather
Large
A Smarter Way to Sit
A sleek, control-free silhouette defined by clean lines and a contemporary edge.
Instantly Tailored Support
Niels Diffrient replaced the usual levers and tension controls with a mechanism that uses body weight to adjust the recline. As the sitter changes position, the chair responds—maintaining steady alignment without manual settings.
Patented Form Sensing MeshTM
Inspired by clothing design and combined with low stretch mesh, Smart's mesh backrest ensures a personalized fit and maximum adaptability. Unlike traditional single-paneled mesh chairs, our tri-paneled Form Sensing Mesh takes on the exact shape of the sitter's back, as if it were made for them. Perfect for dynamic workspaces, Smart promotes balanced movement for enhanced comfort throughout the day.
Arm Support That Moves With You
Just like the human body, Smart's arms are attached to its back, so they move with you as you recline.
Durability With More Comfort
Multi-layer construction provides a softer surface and greater durability than standard arm pads. Tested to perform under continuous use.
Made With 2lbs Of Ocean Plastic
By removing and upcycling harmful fishing nets from the ocean, Humanscale helps restore delicate ecosystems.
Certified To 400lbs
Far exceeding almost all other chairs. This means every part is stronger, less likely to fail, and will last for decades of heavy duty use.
Clean Gas Cylinder
Our cylinders are cleaner and more reliable than conventional cylinders. Unlike other chairs, our patented design seals grease in the lower unit to protect both user and chair.
300+ Upholstery Options
Smart comes in over 300 beautifully curated colors, so you can find the perfect shade to express your unique aesthetic.
The Design Story
A New American Classic.
Designed by Niels Diffrient.
Recognized as the father of ergonomics, legendary designer Niels Diffrient focused on the human experience to inspire innovative products. He revolutionized task seating by inventing a chair that adjusts to the sitter, rather than making the sitter adjust to the chair.
Designed by Niels Diffrient.
Recognized as the father of ergonomics, legendary designer Niels Diffrient focused on the human experience to inspire innovative products. He revolutionized task seating by inventing a chair that adjusts to the sitter, rather than making the sitter adjust to the chair.
"The chair has a minimalistic look but when you look into it you understand how much technology and how much work was, put into this chair to make it look so elegant and at the same time to be comfortable."
"You'd never know that this sleek ergonomic office chair started its life in the sea."
"The chair has the ergonomic virtues of the best office seating but its slim lines and optional aluminum trim give it a less corporate look than many, making it a strong candidate for the growing numbers of people looking to improve the furniture in their home workspace."
Our Plan for the Planet
From supply chain through production and use, we are invested in environmental stewardship across the globe.
Planet Positive
Planet positive products go beyond neutrality, creating benefits in carbon, energy, and water around the world. Our mission is to leave the world better than we found it, better for you.
Healthy Materials
We evaluate and verify materials used in our products to ensure that they are healthy for people and planet.
Transparency
We publish our sustainability efforts, and have them verified by third party auditors, so our customers can make informed decisions.
Diffrient Smart is Planet Positive. Made with ocean plastic (in the Smart Ocean model), post-consumer recycled content, and produced in TRUE Zero Waste facilities, it's also free from harmful chemicals. Every chair contributes to a healthier planet—positively impacting energy, water, and carbon with each unit produced.
6.7 kg CO2e
Climate Positive
Each Smart Ocean Chair has a net benefit of 6.7kg CO2 eq, or what a car emits over 15 miles. We sponsor handprinting projects that have carbon benefits, such as the installation of solar panels at nonprofits across the country.
18.1 Gallons
Water Positive
Each Smart Ocean Chair has a net benefit of 18.1 gallons of water. We sponsor handprinting projects that have water benefits, such as refurbishing wells in rural India to provide safe drinking water ito vulnerable communities.
23.8 kWh
Energy Positive
Each Smart Ocean Chair has a net benefit of 23.8 kWh of energy. This amount could charge 4,000 smartphones. We sponsor handprinting projects that have energy benefits, such as distributing energy efficient light bulbs to subsidized housing.
1.85lbs
Ocean Plastic
Smart Ocean is made using 1.85lbs of upcycled fishing nets. By removing and upcycling harmful fishing nets from the ocean, Humanscale helps restore delicate ecosystems. Discarded fishing nets are widely regarded as the most harmful type of ocean plastic as they can "ghost fish" for years, damaging delicate ecosystems and the marine animals that inhabit them.
59%
Recycled Content
Smart Ocean is made with 34% post-consumer and 25% pre-consumer recycled content.
100%
Red List Free
Smart Ocean is vetted for over 20 harmful chemical classes to ensure it is safe over the course of its life cycle. It is free of all chemicals on the Living Future Institute's Red List and has received a Declare Label by third party auditors, verifying all materials that go into the product.
*Data will vary depending on configuration
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