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Humanscale
Diffrient World
Humanscale · 2010–Present
Diffrient World
Diffrient’s stripped-down mesh task chair—light, simple, and rated to 300 lb.
300 lb capacity5'0"–6'4"Full Mesh2D
Where to buy
Typical prices — new ~$999, refurbished ~$420, used ~$250.
Fit calculator
Optional body inputs to gauge whether this chair’s published height range and weight capacity cover you.
5'0"Chair height envelope6'4"
Likely fit — height within published range and weight under 300 lb capacity.
Spec sheet
- Typical configuration
- Diffrient World task with arms
- Era produced
- 2010–Present
- Discontinued
- No
- Approx. MSRP (new)
- $999
- Typical refurbished price
- $420
- Typical used price
- $250
- Height range
- 5'0" – 6'4"
- Weight capacity
- 300 lbs — Designed for users up to 300 lb (136 kg).
- Seat width
- 19.5"
- Seat depth
- 17.5"
- Backrest height
- 22"
- Seat material
- Full Mesh
- Armrest type
- 2D
- Arm adjustability
- Simple height/width style arms on common configs (not full 4D)
- Forward tilt
- No
- Lumbar
- Integrated
- Headrest
- None
- Cylinder
- Top-activated pneumatic
- Caster stem
- 11mm × 22mm standard
- Frame
- Minimal polymer/aluminum + mesh
- Tilt / lock
- Weight-sensitive recline with minimal controls
Revision matrix & serial tag guide
Serial tag location: Label under seat; extremely low part count and mesh Form-Sensing technology identify World.
| Year | Version | Changes |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Launch | Diffrient minimalism: few parts, Form-Sensing mesh, weight-sensitive recline. |
Aftermarket & replacement parts
Compatible cylinder type: Top-activated pneumatic. Caster stem: 11mm × 22mm standard. Headrest availability: None.
Spec notes
- Estimated fit range based on published seat-height data; confirm the cylinder option with the seller or dealer.
- Seat width and depth are approximate for common configurations.