Designed by Todd Bracher

Path Task Chair

The world’s most sustainable task chair. Path combines ocean-bound materials with intuitive, self-adjusting support.

Design Features

  • Zero-waste textile construction

    Zero-waste textile construction

    FormSense Eco Knit™ is created using a 3D knitting process that results in zero waste.
  • Verified healthier materials

    Verified healthier materials

    Vetted across 20+ harmful chemical classes, free of Living Future Institute Red List chemicals, and Declare Label certified.
  • Upcycles more plastic waste than any other chair

    Upcycles more plastic waste than any other chair

    Recycled content makes up over half of the chair’s material composition and weight.
  • Patented Gravity Mechanism™ recline

    Patented Gravity Mechanism™ recline

    Uses bodyweight instead of bulky controls, keeping you supported in any recline position.
  • FormSense Eco Knit™ support

    FormSense Eco Knit™ support

    A breathable 3D knit textile that conforms naturally to the body for self-adjusting lumbar comfort.

Specifications

Variant

SKU

PT16BKT10XNSSNSC

Casters

Multi-Surface Caster for Hard or Soft Floor

Warranty

15 Years; Fabric/Cushions/Arm Pads/Casters: 5 Years

Dimensions

Width

635 mm

Depth

635 mm

Overall Height

880 mm - 1010 mm

Backrest Height

20.67 in.

Seat Depth

414 mm - 475 mm

Seat Height

395 mm - 530 mm

Weight

Overall Weight

18.6 kg

Weight Capacity

1368 kg

Who It's For

For people who want a high-performance ergonomic chair that feels intuitive, comfortable, and genuinely sustainable.

  • Great for long desk days and focused task work
  • Ideal for modern home offices and design-forward spaces
  • Perfect for teams prioritising sustainability and wellness

Certifications & Testing
  • HPD
  • DECLARE® - Red List Free
  • Living Product Challenge
  • CDPH
  • BIFMA LEVEL® - Level 3
  • SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
  • Green Tick
  • MID

Care, Maintenance & Longevity

  • Upholstery

    Care instructions vary depending on the selected upholstery. Vacuum regularly using a soft brush attachment to remove dust and prevent dirt from working into the fibers. For spills, act quickly — blot liquids with an absorbent cloth before they set. Stains should be removed by gently dabbing with a lint-free cloth or sponge dampened with clean, warm water. If necessary, add a small amount of mild dish soap, then finish by dabbing with clean water. Avoid rubbing, as this may damage the textile surface. For wool textiles, professional dry cleaning is recommended for anything beyond surface stains. For detailed care instructions by upholstery type, refer to the Humanscale Care Guide.

  • Frame, Base & Components

    Clean metal and plastic components with a soft, damp cloth and mild soap if needed. Dry thoroughly.

The Path task chair earns high marks for its minimal ecological impact. It's also just a comfortable chair, with Humanscale's ergonomic reclining mechanism on the back and a smoothly supportive cylinder beneath the seat.

Path adapts to both conscious decisions to sit up or sit back while also capable of adapting to the numerous minute unconscious adjustments we make to our posture throughout the day.

Might Be the Best Chair You Can Buy

A Chair for Your Desk That's Kind To the Earth

Portrait of Todd Bracher with glasses and short hair on a light gray background

Designed By Todd Bracher

Todd Bracher is an industrial designer, strategic advisor, and author whose practice spans disciplines, industries, and cultures. Over a 25-year career, he has brought more than 200 products to market for leading global brands including Herman Miller, Humanscale, Georg Jensen, Fritz Hansen, Issey Miyake, and 3M—earning recognition as a three-time International Designer of the Year. Bracher is the founder of Design in Context, a methodology built on the principle that form follows function, function follows context. By placing business objectives, human needs, and contemporary culture at the center of the design process, the framework produces solutions that are quietly effective, deeply considered, and built to endure. After a decade working across Copenhagen, Milan, Paris, and London, Bracher returned to his native New York, where he is based in Brooklyn.
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  • Isabella C.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Been using it 2 weeks

    Great chair. Been using it 2 weeks and already notice my back hurts less. Comfortable, breathable, moves with me naturally.

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  • Mateo D.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Got this chair after my old Humanscale broke

    I got this chair after my old Humanscale broke. Really love that you don’t have to fiddle with knobs. Just sit, and it works.

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  • Felipe A.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    Chair is really comfortable

    This chair is really comfortable. I spend most of my day coding and it just supports me everywhere I sit. The recline is smooth and i dont even have to adjust anything.

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  • Caleb G.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Mesh back is awesome

    The mesh back is awesome, hugs you in all the right places. I love that it’s made from recycled bottles. Looks good in my office too.

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  • Diya S.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Feels so much better

    Thought I would miss levers but this works perfectly. The gravity thing makes sitting and leaning back effortless. My back feels so much better.

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