Haworth Fern vs Interstuhl Pure Active
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
2 years
longer warranty on Haworth Fern than Interstuhl Pure Active (official terms)
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Fern Office Chair – Haworth Store (US) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Interstuhl Technical data sheet PU213 (PUREis3) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Interstuhl PUREis3 operating instructions ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Fern Office Chair (haworth.com NA) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Interstuhl Shop (Germany) (price) ↗Checked Oct 11, 2026
Haworth FernInterstuhl Pure Active
- Price
- $1,180 – $2,280€755 – €799
- Seat height
- 16.5–21.5 in (41.9–54.6 cm)430–535 mm (16.9–21.1 in); low: 385 - 445 mm (15.2–17.5 in); high: 450 - 580 mm (17.7–22.8 in)
- Seat depth
- 15.5–18.5 in (39.4–47 cm)460 mm (18.1 in)
- Load capacity
- 350 lb (158.8 kg); 325 lb (147.4 kg)120 kg (265 lb)
- Recline
- Synchronized 3-point tilt; 5-position back stop from upright to reclined; optional 5° forward tiltSmart Spring technology: material flexibility in the upper backrest of up to 22 degrees to each side; lateral range of movement of up to 26 degrees on the seat; forward movements of up to 12 degrees
- Arms
- Optional 4D arms (up/down, side to side, front/back, pivot); also fixed, height-adjustable, armlessT-armrests, rigid; 4D T-armrests, adjustable height/width/depth, rotatable (options)
- Warranty
- 12 year warranty10-year warranty
What users mention
From 87 Haworth Fern and 1 Interstuhl Pure Active user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.
Back support
Haworth Fern51 mentionsInterstuhl Pure Active7 mentionsAdjustability
Haworth Fern46 mentionsInterstuhl Pure Active11 mentionsComfort
Haworth Fern48 mentionsInterstuhl Pure Active2 mentionsSeat
Haworth Fern37 mentionsInterstuhl Pure Active5 mentionsBuild quality
Haworth Fern32 mentionsInterstuhl Pure Active9 mentionsDesign
Haworth Fern32 mentionsInterstuhl Pure Active6 mentions
Questions
What do owners mention most?
Back support for the Haworth Fern, and adjustability for the Interstuhl Pure Active, 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.
- Interstuhl Pure Active vs Herman Miller Aeron Arms: T-armrests, rigid on Interstuhl Pure Active; Arm height 7.5–11.5 in on Herman Miller Aeron.

