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Humanscale’s Summa Receives

Red Dot Product Design Award 2021
Executive Conference Chair Honored Amongst the Year’s Best Products

(April 8, 2021 - New York, NY) Humanscale has been honored by the Red Dot Awards for its
achievements in design with Summa, the brand’s first executive conference chair celebrated for
its elegant aesthetic and functionality. As one of the most sought after seals internationally, the
Red Dot Awards evaluate products from all over the world in over 50 categories and awards
those that demonstrate the highest levels of innovation and quality in design. Over the last ten
years, Humanscale has won eight Red Dot Awards for various designs including Trea, a
multipurpose chair by designer Todd Bracher, and Infinity, a high-performance task light,
reflecting the brand’s reputation for intuitive, timeless design.

Designed for today’s most dynamic leaders, Summa is a versatile leather conference chair
suitable for the corner office, the boardroom, as well as the home office. Its enveloping shape
and sculpted materials converge for a truly harmonious design that exudes luxury in every
detail. Each chair is made-to-order and customized for its unique owner, hand-upholstered by
craftsmen with a combined 175+ years of experience. A range of premium chrome-free leathers
and wood finishes can be chosen from to match individual tastes for a truly custom chair.
Expertly made, Summa boasts a defined aesthetic and sophisticated palette that elevates any
work environment.

Summa’s refined design is made with both style and functionality in mind. It features a single,
discrete height-adjustment lever and built in armrests, which meld into the seat to provide
seamless adjustment and comfort. Built with Humanscale’s signature weight-compensating
recline mechanism, Summa provides critical ergonomic support to support daily comfort and
long-term wellbeing.

Thoughtfully sustainable, Summa is made with Humanscale’s line of chrome-free leathers,

which undergo a synthetic vegetable tanning method that eliminates the need for chromium, a
harmful chemical that is used in most traditional tanning processes. This toxin-free upholstery
option exceeds industry standards in performance and durability, making it a superior choice for
end-users and the environment. Starting this month, Summa will also be available in Maribo, a
soft and pliable semi-aniline chrome-free leather created to provide unbeatable comfort and
durability while keeping an elegant quality to the leather.

About Humanscale
Humanscale is the leading designer and manufacturer of high performance ergonomic products
that improve the health and comfort of work life. Through leveraging new technology in
functional yet minimal designs, Humanscale transforms traditional offices into active, intelligent
workspaces. Committed to making a net positive impact on the earth as well as our customers,
Humanscale offers award-winning products designed with a focus on function, simplicity and
longevity. For more information, visit www.humanscale.com.

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