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niels diffrient

USA (1928 - 2013) :

 Bachelor of Fine Arts in design and architecture from Cranbrook Academy of Art. In 1954, Diffrient went to work in the studio of  Marco Zanuso in Italy then returned to the states to join Dreyfuss Associates. He eventually established his own Industrial design firm in Ridgefield Connecticut. Over the next 50 years he became one of the earliest experts in modern ergonomics.   Working with Knoll and many other influential furniture companies. His own company Humanscale still produces his Freedom Chair as well as an array of other office chairs products.

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Freedom Chair with Headrest task chair humanscale Freedom Chair with Headrest task chair humanscale

Freedom Chair with Headrest

humanscale
$1,365.00 - $1,365.00
$1,365.00
$1,365.00 - $1,365.00
$1,365.00

Designed by Niels DiffrientMade by Humanscale   The Freedom Chair from Humanscale is so named because of the high degree of movement the chair affo...

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$1,365.00
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$1,365.00
Ballo Stool Stools humanscale Gray Ballo Stool Stools humanscale Black Save 15% Save %

Ballo Stool

humanscale
$431.00
$431.00 - $431.00
$431.00
$366.35
$366.35 - $366.35
$366.35

Humanscale Design Studio Ballo is designer Don Chadwick’s vision of what a multipurpose stool should be—fun, engaging and perfect for short-term, a...

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$431.00
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$431.00
$366.35
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$366.35
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Freedom Saddle/Pony Stool Stools humanscale Freedom Saddle/Pony Stool Stools humanscale

Freedom Saddle/Pony Stool

humanscale
$352.00 - $352.00
$352.00
$352.00 - $352.00
$352.00

Humanscale Design Studio Part of Humanscale’s award-winning Freedom seating line, the Saddle and Pony task stools are the most comfortable, versati...

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$352.00 - $352.00
$352.00
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$352.00
Float Mini Height Adjustable Table Desks humanscale Bamboo Top With Cloud White Base Float Mini Height Adjustable Table Desks humanscale Bamboo Top With Carbon Black Base

Float Mini Height Adjustable Table

humanscale
$722.00 - $1,123.00
$722.00 - $1,123.00
$722.00 - $1,123.00
$722.00

Designed by Humanscale Design Studio The Float Mini table combines classic residential aesthetics with Humanscale’s world-class ergonomic design sy...

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$722.00 - $1,123.00
$722.00 - $1,123.00
$722.00 - $1,123.00
$722.00
Liberty Task Chair task chair humanscale Liberty Task Chair task chair humanscale Save 15% Save %

Liberty Task Chair

humanscale
$1,175.00
$1,175.00 - $1,175.00
$1,175.00
$998.75
$998.75 - $998.75
$998.75

Designed by Niels DiffrientMade by Humanscale Designed to complement the features and styling of the Liberty Task chair, the Liberty Side chair off...

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$1,175.00
$998.75
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Nova Task Light Lighting humanscale Nova Task Light Lighting humanscale

Nova Task Light

humanscale
$467.00 - $467.00
$467.00
$467.00 - $467.00
$467.00

  Designed to complement any work surface and enhance any workstyle, the new Nova task light offers endless adaptability in a striking, sculptural ...

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$467.00 - $467.00
$467.00
$467.00 - $467.00
$467.00
Diffrient World Task Chair - Quick Ship task chair humanscale Back: Catena/Black - Seat: Catena/Black Diffrient World Task Chair - Quick Ship task chair humanscale Back: Pinstripe/Black - Seat: Pinstripe/Black

Diffrient World Task Chair - Quick Ship

humanscale
$1,127.00 - $1,148.00
$1,127.00 - $1,148.00
$1,127.00 - $1,148.00
$1,127.00

Designed by Niels DiffrientMade by Humanscale   Armrests Height Adjustable armrests connect to the backrest instead of the seat to stay with the bo...

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$1,127.00 - $1,148.00
$1,127.00 - $1,148.00
$1,127.00 - $1,148.00
$1,127.00
Freedom Chair - Headrest - Quick Ship task chair humanscale Freedom Chair - Headrest - Quick Ship task chair humanscale

Freedom Chair - Headrest - Quick Ship

humanscale
$1,634.00 - $1,634.00
$1,634.00
$1,634.00 - $1,634.00
$1,634.00

Designed by Niels DiffrientMade by Humanscale  Arms Height Adjustable Duron - is a durable polyurethane arm with a Technogel core for added comfort...

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$1,634.00 - $1,634.00
$1,634.00
$1,634.00 - $1,634.00
$1,634.00
Infinity Task Light Lighting humanscale Infinity Task Light Lighting Humanscale

Infinity Task Light

Humanscale
$626.00 - $626.00
$626.00
$626.00 - $626.00
$626.00

Designed by Humanscale Design StudioMade by Humanscale   Humanscale's Infinity LED task light embodies performance in a sleek, timeless design. Equ...

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$626.00 - $626.00
$626.00
$626.00 - $626.00
$626.00
Diffrient World Task Chair task chair humanscale Diffrient World Task Chair task chair humanscale

Diffrient World Task Chair

humanscale
$925.00 - $925.00
$925.00
$925.00 - $925.00
$925.00

Designed by Niels DiffrientMade by Humanscale   Diffrient World is Humanscale's first foray into all-mesh task seating. Designer Niels Diffrient wa...

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$925.00
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$925.00
Freedom Task Chair task chair humanscale Freedom Task Chair task chair humanscale

Freedom Task Chair

humanscale
$1,187.00 - $1,187.00
$1,187.00
$1,187.00 - $1,187.00
$1,187.00

Designed by Niels DiffrientMade by Humanscale Designed to complement any space and integrate effortlessly into the modern office, the Freedom task ...

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$1,187.00 - $1,187.00
$1,187.00
$1,187.00 - $1,187.00
$1,187.00
Beamless eFloat Go Height Adjustable Table Desks humanscale Beamless eFloat Go Height Adjustable Table Desks humanscale

Beamless eFloat Go Height Adjustable Table

humanscale
$1,191.00 - $1,191.00
$1,191.00
$1,191.00 - $1,191.00
$1,191.00

Designed by Humanscale Design Studio eFloat GO, our latest electric sit/stand desk, is the perfect standing desk solution for both home offices and...

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$1,191.00 - $1,191.00
$1,191.00
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$1,191.00
Nova Task Light - Quick Ship Accessories humanscale Nova Task Light - Quick Ship Accessories humanscale

Nova Task Light - Quick Ship

humanscale
$467.00 - $615.00
$467.00 - $615.00
$467.00 - $615.00
$467.00

Designed to complement any work surface and enhance any workstyle, the new Nova task light offers endless adaptability in a striking, sculptural f...

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$467.00 - $615.00
$467.00 - $615.00
$467.00 - $615.00
$467.00
Cinto Chair Office Chair humanscale Cinto Chair Office Chair humanscale Save 15% Save %

Cinto Chair

humanscale
$258.00
$258.00 - $258.00
$258.00
$219.30
$219.30 - $219.30
$219.30

Humanscale Design Studio Style, comfort and utility come together in the Cinto chair, a stackable office chair that breaks the number one rule for ...

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$258.00
$258.00 - $258.00
$258.00
$219.30
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$219.30
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Float Desks humanscale Float Desks humanscale

Float Height Adjustable Table

humanscale
$2,038.00 - $2,038.00
$2,038.00
$2,038.00 - $2,038.00
$2,038.00

Designed by Humanscale Design Studio Float is a height-adjustable sit-stand table that meets the demands of healthier work environments. Float offe...

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$2,038.00 - $2,038.00
$2,038.00
$2,038.00 - $2,038.00
$2,038.00
Liberty Side Chair - Quick Ship task chair humanscale Liberty Side Chair - Quick Ship task chair humanscale Save 15% Save %

Liberty Side Chair - Quick Ship

humanscale
$649.00
$649.00 - $649.00
$649.00
$551.65
$551.65 - $551.65
$551.65

Designed byMade by Humanscale   Backrest Textile/ColorMonofilament Stripe, Black Arms  Fixed Duron Arms Back Mesh Black frame with black trim   Uph...

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$649.00
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$649.00
$551.65
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$551.65
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Diffrient Smart Chair - Quick Ship smart chair humanscale Back: Pinstripe/Black - Seat: Corde4/Black Diffrient Smart Chair - Quick Ship smart chair humanscale Back: Monofilament Stripe/Black - Seat Fabric: Corde4/Black

Diffrient Smart Chair - Quick Ship

humanscale
$1,525.00 - $1,620.00
$1,525.00 - $1,620.00
$1,525.00 - $1,620.00
$1,525.00

Designed by Niels DiffrientMade by Humanscale   Backrest Textile/ColorMonofilament Stripe, BlackPinstripe, Black Arms  Height-adjustable arms in du...

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$1,525.00 - $1,620.00
$1,525.00 - $1,620.00
$1,525.00 - $1,620.00
$1,525.00
Element Vision Light Lighting humanscale Element Vision Light Lighting humanscale

Element Vision Light

humanscale
$337.00 - $337.00
$337.00
$337.00 - $337.00
$337.00

Designed by Niels DiffrientMade by Humanscale With cutting edge advancements like MCX LED technology, the Element Vision task light offers a genero...

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$337.00 - $337.00
$337.00
$337.00 - $337.00
$337.00
Element Disc Light Lighting humanscale Element Disc Light Lighting humanscale

Element Disc Light

humanscale
$513.00 - $513.00
$513.00
$513.00 - $513.00
$513.00

Designed by Niels DiffrientMade by Humanscale   Humanscale’s Element Disc task light brings together advanced technology and optimal functionality....

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$513.00
$513.00 - $513.00
$513.00
.03 Stacking Chair Side/Dining Vitra basic dark powder-coated silver (9006) glides for carpet .03 Stacking Chair Side/Dining Vitra Dark Green Powder-coated black Glides for carpet

.03 Stacking Chair

Vitra
$1,090.00 - $1,090.00
$1,090.00
$1,090.00 - $1,090.00
$1,090.00

*****QUICK SHIPS IN 2-4 WEEKS.  ALL OTHERS OPTIONS USUALLY SHIPS IN 8-12 WEEKS FROM EUROPE***** Quick-ship option:- basic dark shell - chrome base ...

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$1,090.00
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$1,090.00
eFloat Go Height Adjustable Table Desks humanscale eFloat Go Height Adjustable Table Desks humanscale

eFloat Go Height Adjustable Table

Humanscale
$1,299.00 - $1,299.00
$1,299.00
$1,299.00 - $1,299.00
$1,299.00

Designed by Humanscale Design Studio eFloat GO, our latest electric sit/stand desk, is the perfect standing desk solution for both home offices and...

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$1,299.00 - $1,299.00
$1,299.00
$1,299.00 - $1,299.00
$1,299.00
.03 Non-stacking Chair Side/Dining Vitra Powder-coated black Basic Dark Glides for carpet .03 Non-stacking Chair Side/Dining Vitra

.03 Non-stacking Chair

Vitra
$955.00 - $955.00
$955.00
$955.00 - $955.00
$955.00

*****USUALLY SHIPS IN 8-12 WEEKS ***** Design Maarten Van Severen, 1999Polyurethane shell, integrated leaf springs, tubular steel, aluminumMade in ...

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$955.00
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$955.00
Path Task Chair task chair humanscale Path Task Chair task chair humanscale Save 15% Save %

Path Task Chair

humanscale
$1,089.00
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$1,089.00
$925.65
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$925.65

Designed by Todd BracherMade by Humanscale Path is a revolution in everyday work seating, combining integrated ergonomic support with a customizabl...

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$1,089.00
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$1,089.00
$925.65
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$925.65
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M8.1 Monitor Arm - Dual Monitor (Quickship) Accessories humanscale M8.1 Monitor Arm - Dual Monitor (Quickship) Accessories humanscale

M8.1 Monitor Arm - Dual Monitor (Quickship)

humanscale
$686.00 - $765.00
$686.00 - $765.00
$686.00 - $765.00
$686.00

Designed by Humanscale Design Studio Introducing the perfect fusion of style and strength. Through its unique design, the M8 Monitor Arm accommod...

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$686.00 - $765.00
$686.00 - $765.00
$686.00 - $765.00
$686.00

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