Haworth Fern vs Vitra ID Soft

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

Haworth

Haworth Fern

$1,180 – $2,280

Vitra

Vitra ID Soft

From $995

7 years

longer warranty on Haworth Fern than Vitra ID Soft (official terms)

Differences at a glance

Haworth FernVitra ID Soft

Price: $1,180 – $2,280From $995
Seat height: 16.5–21.5 in (41.9–54.6 cm)400–520 mm (15¾″–20½″), measured with 64 kg load; 450 mm (17¾″) fixed seat height
Seat depth: 15.5–18.5 in (39.4–47 cm)400–450 mm; 380 mm
Recline: Synchronized 3-point tilt; 5-position back stop from upright to reclined; optional 5° forward tiltFlowMotion mechanism, lockable in upright sitting position, optional synchronised forward tilt; or optional AutoMotion mechanism with automatic weight adjustment and two backrest tension settings (hard or soft). No recline angle published.
Arms: Optional 4D arms (up/down, side to side, front/back, pivot); also fixed, height-adjustable, armless2D armrests (height, width) or 3D armrests (height, width, depth, 360° swivel); ring armrests for conference use; also without armrests. Armrest height above seat 195–295 mm (7¾″–11½″)
Warranty: 12 year warranty5 years (Vitra Inc. Limited Warranty, sales via the Vitra online shop)

From 87 Haworth Fern and 4 Vitra ID Soft user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Haworth Fern or the Vitra ID Soft?

The Vitra ID Soft is cheaper to start: $995 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 price and value for the Vitra ID Soft, based on review summaries.