Wilkhahn Modus vs Humanscale Freedom
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Wilkhahn Modus 24–28 digital brochure (ENG) ↗Checked Oct 13, 2026
- Humanscale US Price Guide, Feb 2020 (PDF) – Freedom Features & Specifications pages ↗Checked Sep 28, 2026
- Wilkhahn Guarantee Policy (publication date January 1, 2024) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Freedom Ocean Task Chair | Humanscale Shop ↗Checked Sep 28, 2026
- Wilkhahn dealer locator (price) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
Wilkhahn ModusHumanscale Freedom
- Price
- Ask for a quote$1,494 – $2,567
- Recline
- Automatic synchro-adjustment; adjustable backrest tension; lockable in the front positionWeight-sensitive (self-adjusting) recline; 22° recline plus 7° backrest tilt; seat-to-back reference angle 100°–129°
- Arms
- Armrests in black, glass-fibre-reinforced polyamide; 263/7 also with height-adjustable armrests6 in range of vertical motion; armrest height 3.75–9.6 in from compressed seat
- Lumbar support
- Integral, adjustable lumbar support (optional); Integrated, adjustable lumbar support on requestNo separate lumbar adjustment; pivoting backrest gives up to 1 in additional lumbar support
- Warranty
- 5 years (star bases, seat and backrest frames and shells, mechanisms); 2 years (gas lifts, casters, glides, armrest function, fabrics, upholstery)15 years; fabric/cushions/arm pads/casters 5 years
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