Humanscale Diffrient Smart Ergonomic Mesh Task Chair
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Description
Humanscale Diffrient Smart chair is an intelligent mesh
task chair with a striking linear aesthetic that complements any
environment. Engineered to provide automatic lumbar support for every
user, as well as simplicity and ease of use, Diffrient Smart offers
comfort, style and flexibility. Diffrient Smart was created by designer
Niels Diffrient and, like Humanscale’s Liberty and Diffrient World
chairs, uses Humanscale’s revolutionary Form-Sensing Mesh Technology and
mechanism-free recline for perfect support for every user.
Featuring a unique linear design, the Diffrient Smart chair is
ideal for any high design environment. Created with Humanscale’s
revolutionary Form Sensing Mesh Technology, Diffrient Smart’s tri-panel
backrest fits like a perfectly tailored shirt to provide exceptional
lumbar support. Using Humanscale’s weight sensitive, self-locking
recline mechanism, Diffrient Smart automatically adjust to each sitter
and provides perfect support to any posture. Diffrient Smart is also
available in Diffrient Smart Plus with a wider seat and additional
support.
Featuring the same timeless aesthetic, Form-Sensing Mesh Technology
and seamless functionality as Diffrient Smart, Smart Ocean is the
embodiment of our commitment to sustainable manufacturing. Humanscale
has partnered with Bureo - an emerging venture developing innovative
solutions to prevent ocean plastic pollution. Smart Ocean is built with
recycled material that originates from Bureo's Net+Positiva program,
which facilitates waste disposal points for plastic fishing nets off the
coast of Chile and provides incentives for the collection of discarded
materials. Smart Ocean is the first-ever task chair to incorporate
recycled ocean plastics in its material composition and is also Living
Product Challenge-certified.
Technical Drawing
Specifications
Supports | User height range of 5'0" - 6'4" and weight range of 100 lbs - 300 lbs |
Contoured Seat Cushions | Measure 19.25" wide and 2" thick |
Seat Depth | 16.25" - 18.75" adjustment range |
Chair Weight | 34 lbs with arms, 31 lbs without arms |
Chair Width | 26.5" with arms, 21" without arms |
Base Size | 26" |
Seat Height Range | 16.5" - 22.8" |
Recline Range | 18° recline + 8° backrest tilt |
Stackable | No |
Warranty | 15 years |
Features
Ease of Use - Featuring Humanscale’s weight-sensitive, mechanism-free recline, Smart automatically adjusts to the body weight of each sitter to provide perfect recline support. Using the laws of physics, all the user has to do is sit and the chair will provide the correct amount of tension for their shape.
Linear Visual Design - Free of manual controls, Diffrient Smart has a striking, sleek aesthetic, and its U-shaped back makes it the perfect fit for any high-design environment. With linear lines in the backrest and strong mesh for maximum support, it’s the ideal task chair for the modern, active workspace.
Tailored Backrest - To ensure every person who sits in Diffrient Smart would have perfect lumbar support, Diffrient created a tri-panel mesh backrest to automatically adapt to the user’s needs. Eliminating the need for complicated adjustments and external lumbar devices, Diffrient Smart uses Form-Sensing Mesh technology for easy, ongoing comfort.
The Diffrient Smart chair is ideal for Workstations, Conference Rooms, Reception Areas and Home Offices
Distinctive linear design that compliment any environment
Innovative weight-sensitive, self-locking recline mechanism with 20 degrees of movement uses each sitter’s body weight to perfectly adjust the tension and recline of the chair
Automatically pivoting backrest with seven-degree back tilt offers perfect lumbar comfort in all positions
Unique arm design attaches to the back frame to provide support during full range of recline
Tri-Panel non-stretch Mesh Technology provides perfectly tailored comfort and lumbar support for any posture
Modular design ensures easy maintenance and allows the user to update the chair’s aesthetic
Contoured seat cushions that closely follow the body’s shape and finished with a waterfall edge to offer long-term comfort, reduce pressure points and provide weight distribution
A variety of high-performance textiles and proprietary meshes complement the chair’s form
15 year warranty
Designer
Niels Diffrient - Niels Diffrient's designs are grounded in the philosophy
that form follows function. His work has spanned generations, consistently
looking past trends to reinvent the tools we use for daily living.
With an academic foundation in design and architecture and a degree from
Cranbrook Academy, Diffrient channels his knowledge of engineering,
architecture, and human factors into the creation of highly functional and
aesthetically timeless designs.
From his early work with the studios of Eero Saarinen, Marco Zanuso, and Henry
Dreyfuss to his current work with Humanscale, Diffrient's visionary talent has
been widely recognized. Included among his many honors are the 2002 National
Design Award from the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, and
the 1999 Chrysler Design Award. In recent years, Diffrient had focused his
energies on designs for the office environment, particularly seating - a
category in which he has pioneered numerous breakthroughs, from pneumatic
cylinders for seat height adjustment to weight-activated automatic recline.
Design Story
"As a result of seeking a really good adjustable arm, I was led in a
direction that would allow me to do that in the best mechanical and serviceable
way. That led me to the dominant visual feature of the chair... the horseshoe
shaped aluminum support." - Niels Diffrient, Designer
Following the success of Liberty and Diffrient World, Niels Diffrient
developed Diffrient Smart to offer a chair with strong visual features. He
wanted to create a task chair that was in line with Humanscale’s philosophy of
designing seating that is simple, beautiful and effortless to use. Diffrient
Smart has straight, bold lines and a timeless horseshoe-shaped aluminum support,
so its suit any environment it is placed in.
Environmental Story
Like all Humanscale products, the Diffrient Smart chair was designed with a
constant and genuine focus on its environmental impact at every stage of its
development. For us, the best designs in the world achieve more with less, and
sustainability is the natural result of this focus.
The Diffrient Smart chair’s lightweight design minimizes the environmental
impact of its shipping. Its use of highly recyclable aluminum and its simple,
modular design makes it easy to disassemble and maintain rather than replace the
chair completely. The Diffrient Smart chair is GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality,
GREENGUARD Gold and level 2 certified.
Product Options/Accessories
Model | Diffrient Smart |
Manufacturer | Humanscale |
Part Number | Diffrient Smart |
Height Range | User 5'0" - 6'4" |
Weight Range | User 100 lbs - 300 lbs |
Seat Depth | 16.25" - 18.75" |
Seat Cushion | 19.25" wide and 2" thick |
Weight | Chair: 34 lbs with arms, 31 lbs without arms |
Width | 26.5" with arms, 21" without arms |
Base Size | 26" |
Seat Height | 16.5" - 22.8" |
Recline Range | 18° recline + 8° backrest tilt |
Warranty | 15 years |
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Limited Warranty
Humanscale offers the following warranties on its products, subject to any exclusions and limitations as set forth below:
Product | Warranty |
Customer’s Own Material (COM, COL) | No Warranty |
Switch Mouse | 1 Year, 24/7 Warranty |
Technology Products | 3 Years, Limited Warranty |
Element Series Lights | 10 Years, 24/7 Warranty |
Horizon Series Lights | 10 Years, 24/7 Warranty |
Diffrient Series Lights | 5 Years, 24/7 Warranty |
Float Table, (Mechanical) | 5 Years, 24/7 Warranty |
eFloat and Electric Float | 5 Years, 24/7 Warranty |
QuickStand Sit/Stand Workstation, QuickStand Lite, QuickStand Eco, QuickStand Underdesk | 5 Years, 24/7 Warranty |
Fabric/Cushions/Arm Pads | 5 Years, Single-Shift Warranty |
M2, M/Flex & Para/Flex Monitor Arms | 15 Years, 24/7 Warranty |
M4, M7 & M8 Monitor Arms with Gas Cylinder Components | 10 Years, 24/7 Warranty |
Ballo Stool | 3 Years, Single-Shift Warranty |
Vessel Lights | 10 Years, 24/7 Warranty, 3 Years 24/7 Warranty for the power supply driver |
M/Connect | 3 Years, 24/7 Warranty |
M/Power | 3 Years, 24/7 Warranty |
M/Connect 2 | 3 Years, 24/7 Warranty |
Monarch Mat | 3 Years, 24/7 Warranty |
Office IQ | 1 Year, 24/7 Warranty |
All other seating and products detailed in a current Humanscale Price Guide, unless otherwise specified | 15 Years, 24/7 Warranty |
All other products NOT detailed in a current Humanscale Price Guide | Varies; consult your Humanscale representative for details |
Modifying or tampering with any part of the base of the Float Table will
render the warranty void. The warranty on the Float Table applies to the base
and work surface if the table top is provided by Humanscale, and only to base if
the table top is provided by a third-party, provided that the third-party table
top meets the following requirements: (i) has a depth of 36" or less, (ii) has a
width of 72" or less, and (iii) the total weight load including work surface is
no more than 130 lbs for the standard base and no more than 160 lbs for the
heavy duty base.
Note: Ballo is not a task chair. It has not passed the BIFMA or European EN
standards for office seating. The Ballo in an exercise chair that is designed
for dynamic seating and frequent movement. All Ballo instructions should be
followed to ensure a comfortable experience.
Modifying or tampering with any part of the base of the eFloat or electric
Float will render the warranty void. The warranty on the eFloat and electric
Float applies to the base and work surface if the table top is provided by
Humanscale, and only to base if the table top is provided by a third-party,
provided that the third-party table top meets the following requirements: (i)
has a depth of 36" or less, (ii) has a width of 72" or less, and (iii) a total
weight load including work surface of no more than 200 lbs.
The warranties for the Vessel lights exclude labor and other costs associated
with the installation and/or removal of the lights from ceilings, walls,
fixtures, etc. Further, Humanscale has no warranty obligations if the product is
affected by internal or external environmental conditions (including but not
limited to water, moisture, outdoor use, or temperature damage), power
fluctuations, improper power supply, or if the product is not installed and used
in compliance will all applicable standards and electrical codes.
These warranties are available to the original end-user customer only and are
non-transferable. For these warranties to be valid, the Humanscale product must
have been purchased directly from Humanscale and/or an authorized dealership,
distributor, retailer and/or reseller of Humanscale products. If products are
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warranty to be in effect. Humanscale warrants that, at the time of customer’s
receipt, the product will be in good working order and will be free from defects
in materials and workmanship for the duration of the warranty term, as set forth
above. These warranties do not apply to normal wear and tear or damage caused by
accident, neglect, product abuse, misuse and/or failure to follow instructions
relating to the product’s installation or intended use. Humanscale will not be
responsible for damage due to service, maintenance, modifications or tampering
by anyone other than a Humanscale authorized representative. Humanscale will not
be responsible for injury or damage caused by or associated with the
installation and/or use of products in any manner other than in strict
conformance with the instructions set forth in its installation manuals and
instruction sheets and/or product literature. These warranties do not cover
damage caused by a carrier or transportation of the product from one location to
another, or alterations made by owner. Humanscale does not warrant damages or
defects to the products under the following conditions: an Act of God, damage
from electrical power problems, usage of parts or components not supplied by
Humanscale, failure to perform preventative maintenance, or damage caused by
peripherals not supplied by Humanscale.
In the event a product or product part is defective in material or workmanship
during the warranty period, and Humanscale receives written notice of the defect
within the warranty period, Humanscale will determine with customer if the
defect is covered under warranty. Humanscale, at its option, may repair or
replace the defective product or product part determined to be under warranty
with the same or comparable product or product part as determined by Humanscale,
at customer’s location or at a designated Humanscale location. The labor costs
associated with the repair of the product or product part may be the
responsibility of Humanscale if the product or product part is determined to be
under warranty. Humanscale must pre-approve the labor costs prior to the repair
or replacement of warranty products or product parts. Customer must contact
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Service Department. Performance of any repair or replacement does not renew or
extend the warranty period. If, after examining and testing a returned product
or product part, Humanscale determines that the product or product part is not
defective, Humanscale will notify customer and return the product or product
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a product or product part for repair that is not covered by warranty, Customer
must request a Return Authorization through the Humanscale Customer Service
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with non-warranty repair. Customer will be charged a standard repair fee,
specific to the product, for any product that is repaired outside of the
warranty period. Repairs on products out of warranty also carry a 90-day
warranty, effective the day that Customer receives the repaired product or
product part. For products that are not covered under warranty: Customer may
upgrade to a newer, functionally equivalent product at the list price; the
product or product part will be returned to Customer; or Customer can request in
writing that Humanscale dispose of the product or product part for Customer, in
which case a fee may apply as designated by local law.
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long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages for consumer products. In such states or countries, some
exclusions or limitations of this Limited Warranty may not apply. This Limited
Warranty is subject to change without notification.
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Humanscale with respect to the breach of this agreement or any contract entered
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time provided shall constitute complete fulfillment of all liabilities of
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