Humanscale Diffrient Smart Chair (Quickship)
The 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.
These special promotional pre-configurations include the following:
- Black Stripe Monofilament Backrest or Black Pinstripe Backrest
- Corde 4 Black Textile Seat or Fourtis Black Textile Seat
- Adjustable Duron Arms
- Black Frame with Black Trim
- Foam Seat Pan
- Standard 3 inch Carpet Casters
- 5 inch Cylinder
MEASUREMENTS:
- Height: 102 to 114 cm / 40 to 44.8 inch
- Width: 66 cm / 26 inch
- Seat Height: 45 to 58 cm / 17.6 to 22.8 inch
- Seat Width: 49 cm / 19.25 inch
- Cushion Thickness: 5 cm / 2 inch
MATERIALS:
- Brushed Aluminum, Fabric, Leather
- Corde 4 Fabric is a four-way stretch design which moves with the sitter as they adjust positions in their chair, providing ultimate comfort
- Fourtis Fabric is a four-way stretch fabric that easily conforms to cushions for the ultimate in comfort and flexibility
HELPFUL NOTES:
- Distinctive linear design that compliments any environment
- 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
- A variety of high-performance textiles and proprietary meshes complement the chair’s form
- 15 year warranty

Launched in 1983 by American industrial designer Robert King, Humanscale has always been about comfort, ergonomics, and function. Designs include chairs, sit-stand workstations, lighting, and keyboard systems. Humanscale’s combination of human-centric and performance-centric makes for logical, timeless, and inspiring designs.
Humanscale’s most celebrated design was the Freedom Chair, designed by Niels Diffrient in 1999. Its simplicity and innovative weight-sensitive recline mechanism were a breakthrough in ergonomic chair design, winning several prestigious international awards. Humanscale collaborates with renowned designers worldwide in its quest for maximum comfort, durability, and sustainability.
This item qualifies for free door-to-door delivery within Canada, with a few exceptions:
- Orders $180 or less are charged a $35 small order fee at checkout.
- Additional charges apply for Remote Delivery Areas including the Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and other remote locations outside of major city centres.
- Small items will be delivered by FedEx or other courier service in your area.
- Large items will be delivered by freight service. This is standard curbside delivery; meaning the driver will not haul up an incline or up stairs, and it will be your responsibility to bring the item inside, complete any assembly, and remove packaging debris.
- For a White Glove Delivery quote which includes unpackaging and assembly, please make a note in the Comments section during Checkout and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
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