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Humanscale to Preview New Lighting Concept at ICFF 2012

Humanscale will show a new lighting concept that operates via wireless power at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF), May 19 - 22, 2012 in New York, N.Y. The intelligent and advanced   lighting creations will be displayed as a decorative wall sconce that operates with a hidden transmitter and with no batteries or visible wires aiding in their function.

Humanscale Announces Symtra™ Series at ICFF 2012

Humanscale, in partnership with Peter Stathis, will reveal its new lighting innovation, Symtra, at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF), May 19 - 22, 2012 in New York, N.Y. As an inspired, contemporary interpretation of the archetypal lampshade form, Symtra redefines beauty in a luminaire with its sleek lines and minimalist frame.

Humanscale’s Horizon™ LED Task Light to Shine at ICFF 2012

Humanscale will showcase Horizon, the first innovative task light to utilize Thin Film LED Technology, at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF), May 19 – 22, 2012, in New York, N.Y. Created by award-winning designers Peter Stathis and Michael McCoy, the sleek, high-performing Horizon LED task light pairs unprecedented LED performance with visually striking aesthetics to satisfy the focused lighting needs of any environment.

As Seen In
Fortune Small Business: Meet the 21st Century Stapler

(Fortune Small Business, June 2001) by Alan Cohen

In this insightful article about finding the right office furniture, the Freedom chair is spotlighted.

Metropolis Magazine: Aerons Apparent

(Metropolis Magazine, November 1999) by Dan Ferrara

This article compares Freedom to other task chairs, describing it as possessing "unassuming simplicity."

Axis Magazine: The Freedom Chair by Humanscale

(Axis Magazine, November/December 1999)

This article features Niels Diffrient and provides an inside look at how the Freedom chair works.

 

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