Haworth Fern vs HÅG Capisco
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
$562
lower starting price for Haworth Fern than HÅG Capisco at the brand stores
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Fern Office Chair – Haworth Store (US) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- HÅG Capisco factsheet ENG (Oct 2019), Flokk ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- HÅG Capisco Spec Sheet (US, 2026-08-06), Flokk ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Fern Office Chair (haworth.com NA) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- HÅG US Price List (Flokk, 8.6.26) (price) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
Haworth FernHÅG Capisco
- Price
- $1,180 – $2,280$1,742 – $2,117
- Seat height
- 16.5–21.5 in (41.9–54.6 cm)408–540 mm (16.1–21.3 in); 555–810 mm (21.9–31.9 in); 445–630 mm (17.5–24.8 in)
- Seat depth
- 15.5–18.5 in (39.4–47 cm)340–420 mm (13.4–16.5 in)
- Load capacity
- 350 lb (158.8 kg); 325 lb (147.4 kg)300 lb (136 kg)
- Recline
- Synchronized 3-point tilt; 5-position back stop from upright to reclined; optional 5° forward tiltTilt range is 15° backwards from a neutral position 2° to the rear
- Headrest
- OptionalAdjustable headrest on models 8107/8127; foremost support point 555-785 mm
- Warranty
- 12 year warranty10-year guarantee against production defects (normal use up to 9 hours per day); ESD version 5 years
What users mention
From 87 Haworth Fern and 19 HÅG Capisco user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.
Comfort
Haworth Fern48 mentionsHÅG Capisco8 mentionsBack support
Haworth Fern51 mentionsHÅG Capisco4 mentionsAdjustability
Haworth Fern46 mentionsHÅG Capisco6 mentionsSeat
Haworth Fern37 mentionsHÅG Capisco11 mentionsDesign
Haworth Fern32 mentionsHÅG Capisco14 mentionsBuild quality
Haworth Fern32 mentionsHÅG Capisco6 mentions
Questions
Which is cheaper, the Haworth Fern or the HÅG Capisco?
The Haworth Fern is cheaper to start: $1,180 versus $1,742 for the HÅG Capisco at the brand stores (Oct 2026).
Which has a higher weight capacity?
The Haworth Fern, rated for 350 lb versus 300 lb for the HÅG Capisco.
Which has a headrest?
Both: the Haworth Fern as an option and the HÅG Capisco as standard.
What do owners mention most?
Back support for the Haworth Fern, and design for the HÅG Capisco, based on review summaries.
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- Haworth Fern vs Steelcase Leap V2 Load capacity: 350 lb on Haworth Fern; 400 lb on Steelcase Leap V2.
- HÅG Capisco vs Herman Miller Lino Load capacity: 300 lb on HÅG Capisco; 350 lb/159 kg on Herman Miller Lino.
- HÅG Capisco vs Herman Miller Aeron Headrest: Adjustable headrest on models 8107/8127 on HÅG Capisco; None offered by Herman Miller on Herman Miller Aeron.
- HÅG Capisco vs Steelcase Gesture Headrest: Adjustable headrest on models 8107/8127 on HÅG Capisco; Optional on Steelcase Gesture.

