Haworth Very Task vs Humanscale World One

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

Haworth

Haworth Very Task

$905

Humanscale

Humanscale World One

$705

$200

lower starting price for Humanscale World One than Haworth Very Task at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Haworth Very TaskHumanscale World One

Price: $905$705
Seat height: 16–21 in (40.6–53.3 cm)15.6 in - 20.7 in / 397 mm - 527 mm; 16 in - 21 in / 425 mm - 545; 18.1 in - 25.6 in / 460 mm - 651 mm
Seat depth: 16–19 in (40.6–48.3 cm)16.4 / 416 in; 17.9 / 454 in
Load capacity: 350 lb (158.8 kg); 325 lb (147.4 kg)100–400 lb
Recline: Synchronized 3-point tilt; back lock secures the seat back in an upright position; optional 5° forward tilt17° Recline + 8° Backrest Tilt
Arms: Choose from 4D, height-adjustable, or fixed armsArmrest Height 9.5 in Fixed / 7.2 in - 10.75 in Adjustable (241.3 mm / 183 mm - 273 mm); options Adjustable Duron Arms, Fixed Duron Arms, No Arms
Lumbar support: Patented asymmetrical adjustable lumbarTri-panel back with Form Sensing Mesh technology provides tailor-made lumbar support (no knobs or levers)
Warranty: 12 year warranty12 Years, Component and Parts; 5 Years, Fabric/Cushions

From 3 Haworth Very Task and 5 Humanscale World One user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Haworth Very Task or the Humanscale World One?

The Humanscale World One is cheaper to start: $705 versus $905 for the Haworth Very Task at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Haworth Very Task, and breathability for the Humanscale World One, based on review summaries.