Haworth Soji vs Steelcase Series 1
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
Nearly the same price
$545 vs $549 starting prices at the brand stores (Haworth Soji vs Steelcase Series 1)
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Soji Customizable Ergonomic Office Chair | Haworth Store ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Understanding and Specifying Steelcase Series 1 Work Chairs (Seating Specification Guide, February 2024) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Steelcase Series 1 cut sheet (Item #25-0000121 02/25) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Haworth Soji Office Chair Product Sheet ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Steelcase Series 1 product page (steelcase.com) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- US Steelcase Store (price) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
Haworth SojiSteelcase Series 1
- Price
- $545$549 – $750
- Seat height
- 16.4–21 in (41.7–53.3 cm)16.5–21.5 in (41.9-54.6 cm); 14.75–17.75 in (37.5-45.1 cm); 17.25–22 in (43.8-55.9 cm)
- Seat depth
- 16.25–18.75 in (41.3–47.6 cm)15.5"D to 17.75"D (functional seat depth)
- Load capacity
- 350 lb (158.8 kg)400 lb (181.4 kg); 300 lb (136.1 kg)
- Recline
- Tilt tension control; back lock; optional forward tilt by 5°Weight-activated synchro tilt; comfort dial with upright back lock, boost setting and weight-activated full recline
- Arms
- Fixed arms, height-adjustable arms, 4D arms, and armless options available4D arms (standard), height-adjustable arms or armless
- Lumbar support
- Optional lumbar adjustment for personalized support within a 3.5" rangeAdjustable lumbar is standard; fixed lumbar is available (3D Microknit Back only)
- Warranty
- 12 year warrantyLimited Lifetime Warranty; 12-year, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor
What users mention
From 8 Haworth Soji and 5 Steelcase Series 1 user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.
Price and value
Haworth Soji14 mentionsSteelcase Series 18 mentionsSeat
Haworth Soji10 mentionsSteelcase Series 14 mentionsAdjustability
Haworth Soji6 mentionsSteelcase Series 18 mentionsArmrests
Haworth Soji3 mentionsSteelcase Series 16 mentionsBuild quality
Haworth Soji6 mentionsSteelcase Series 12 mentionsSize and fit
Haworth Soji5 mentionsSteelcase Series 11 mention
Questions
Which is cheaper, the Haworth Soji or the Steelcase Series 1?
The Haworth Soji is cheaper to start: $545 versus $549 for the Steelcase Series 1 at the brand stores (Oct 2026).
What do owners mention most?
Price and value for the Haworth Soji, and adjustability for the Steelcase Series 1, based on review summaries.