Humanscale Diffrient Occasional Stackable Chair for Smart
Description
Diffrient Occasional is a stackable multipurpose chair that is suitable for a variety of office and group settings. A strong, linear backrest made with proprietary non-stretch mesh creates a three-dimensional form - fitting the user like a perfectly tailored shirt.As with all of our mesh chairs, Occasional has a minimalist aesthetic and is supportive in all positions for long-term comfort.
It is ideal for conference rooms, guest seating at workstations, collaboration spaces, executive offices and home offices.
- Occasional can be customized to match the Diffrient World, Diffrient Smart or Liberty ergonomic task chairs.
- Urethane arms actively resist damage, no matter how often the chair’s stacked or moved.
- Form-sensing mesh creates custom comfort for every user.
About the design - Diffrient Occasional responds to the sitter and adapts to the contours of the body. Featuring expertly welded joints that create a continuous frame, Occasional is suitable for any office or home environment. It can be configured to match our Diffrient Smart, Diffrient World or Liberty task chairs for a consistent and restrained look.
What is a Net Positive product?
Diffrient Occasional is Living Product Certified, meeting the most rigorous sustainable manufacturing criteria to date. This means that Diffrient Occasional is climate, water and energy positive. Every time we make these products the planet is better off. With a mission to create a healthier world, we are proud that over 60% of our products are certified net positive.
Technical Drawing
Specifications
Designed | Designed to fit 95% of the office population (Height: 5’0”–6’4”, Weight: 100–300 lbs.) |
Dimensions | Width: 23.23” x Depth: 21.19” x Height: 36.68” |
Weight | 21.5 lbs. |
Back Frame Finishes | Black, Light Gray |
Cantilever Base Finishes | Black Powder Coat, Silver Powder Coat, Light Gray Powder Coat, Chrome 3 |
Textiles | Available with all Humanscale textiles for backrest and seat |
Warranty | 15-year |
Fabric/Cushions Warranty | 5 years, single shift |
Designed | In the United States |
Base Size | N/A |
Seat Height Range | 18" |
Recline Range | 8° backrest tilt |
Stackable | Up to 5 chairs |
Features
Ergonomic Comfort - Using the laws of physics as opposed to a manual adjustment, our patented Form-Sensing Mesh Technology provides automatic lumbar support for every user.
Engineered for Longevity - The chair’s high-quality materials and sturdy frame are built to last. Capable of stacking up to five chairs high, Occasional's urethane arms are designed to resist damage - even when moved and stacked.
Customizable Options - Available in a variety of patterns and finishes, you can design Occasional to suit your aesthetic needs. Its restrained and elegant style will blend into any environment.
Tri-panel back utilizes proprietary non-stretch mesh, resulting in a three-dimensional design
Contoured seat molds to the curves of each user’s body and provides optimal support
Stackable up to 5 chairs
Durable urethane arms are designed to resist damage, even when moved and stacked
Textiles that exceed industry abrasion standards by 5x
Light and airy aesthetic features expertly welded joints that are clean and smooth to the eye
Cantilever base offers additional flex in the frame and unrivaled comfort
Finishes can be configured to match our Diffrient Smart, Diffrient World or Liberty task chairs for a consistent and restrained look
Designer
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
“I keep thinking, 'how much simpler can this be?' and come up with the end result.” Niels Diffrient, Designer.
Drawing inspiration from the three-dimensional approach tailors take when creating men’s suits, Niels Diffrient wanted to build a minimal mesh chair with a back that automatically fits the user. Every detail on Diffrient Occasional was carefully considered throughout its creation, from its stackable functionality to expertly welded joints that appear clean and smooth to the eye. The result is a simple but beautiful design that raises the standard for multipurpose seating.
Environmental Story
Diffrient Occasional is made predominantly from lightweight, 100% recycled aluminum. For Occasional’s plated finish, we use Chrome 3 instead of the hazardous Chrome 6. Humanscale textiles are also developed to be functional without the use of harmful perfluorinated chemical (PFC) coatings that are typically used for stain resistance.
Product Options/Accessories
Model | Smart Diffrient Occasional |
Manufacturer | Humanscale |
Part Number | Smart Diffrient Occasional |
Compatible | Height: 5'0"-6’4" |
Dimensions | Width: 23.23" x Depth: 21.19" x Height: 36.68" |
Weight | 21.5 lbs |
Finish | Back frame: Black, Light Gray |
Finish | Cantilever base: Black Powder Coat, Silver Powder Coat, Light Gray Powder Coat, Chrome 3 |
Seat Height | 18" |
Recline Range | 8° backrest tilt |
Weight Capacity | Up to 300 lbs |
Warranty | 15 years, Fabric/Cushions Warranty: 5 years, single shift |
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