Haworth Fern vs Herman Miller Lino

Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.

Haworth Fern

Haworth

Haworth Fern

$1,180 – $2,280

VS
Herman Miller Lino

Herman Miller

Herman Miller Lino

$745 – $1,165

$435

lower starting price for Herman Miller Lino than Haworth Fern at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Haworth FernHerman Miller Lino
Price
$1,180 – $2,280$745 – $1,165
Seat height
16.5–21.5 in (41.9–54.6 cm)16.75–20.75 in (42.5–52.7 cm); 14.75–18 in (37.5–45.7 cm)
Seat depth
15.5–18.5 in (39.4–47 cm)15.75 in (40.0 cm); 15.13–17.88 in (38.4–45.4 cm)
Load capacity
350 lb (158.8 kg); 325 lb (147.4 kg)350 lb/159 kg
Recline
Synchronized 3-point tilt; 5-position back stop from upright to reclined; optional 5° forward tiltSemi-synchronous with tilt limiter; Synchronous with tilt limiter; Synchronous with tilt limiter and seat angle
Arms
Optional 4D arms (up/down, side to side, front/back, pivot); also fixed, height-adjustable, armlessNo Arms; Fixed Arms; Height-Adjustable Arms; Fully Adjustable Arms
Lumbar support
Built-in lumbar support; optional height-adjustable lumbar (3.5 in range)Lumbar Support: Standard; Passive Sacral Support: Standard; Adjustable Sacral Lumbar Support with PostureFit: Optional
Warranty
12 year warranty12-year, 3-shift

What users mention

From 87 Haworth Fern and 31 Herman Miller Lino user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

  • Comfort

    Haworth Fern48 mentions
    Herman Miller Lino16 mentions
  • Back support

    Haworth Fern51 mentions
    Herman Miller Lino9 mentions
  • Adjustability

    Haworth Fern46 mentions
    Herman Miller Lino10 mentions
  • Design

    Haworth Fern32 mentions
    Herman Miller Lino13 mentions
  • Seat

    Haworth Fern37 mentions
    Herman Miller Lino4 mentions
  • Build quality

    Haworth Fern32 mentions
    Herman Miller Lino9 mentions

Questions

Which is cheaper, the Haworth Fern or the Herman Miller Lino?

The Herman Miller Lino is cheaper to start: $745 versus $1,180 for the Haworth Fern at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Back support for the Haworth Fern, and comfort for the Herman Miller Lino, based on review summaries.

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