Haworth Very Task 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 Very Task

$905

Vitra

Vitra ID Soft

From $995

7 years

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

Differences at a glance

Haworth Very TaskVitra ID Soft

Price: $905From $995
Seat height: 16–21 in (40.6–53.3 cm)400–520 mm (15¾″–20½″), measured with 64 kg load; 450 mm (17¾″) fixed seat height
Seat depth: 16–19 in (40.6–48.3 cm)400–450 mm; 380 mm
Recline: Synchronized 3-point tilt; back lock secures the seat back in an upright position; 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: Choose from 4D, height-adjustable, or fixed arms2D 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 3 Haworth Very Task and 4 Vitra ID Soft user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Haworth Very Task or the Vitra ID Soft?

The Haworth Very Task is cheaper to start: $905 versus $995 for the Vitra ID Soft at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Haworth Very Task, and price and value for the Vitra ID Soft, based on review summaries.