Herman Miller Cosm Low Back vs Haworth Very Task

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

Herman Miller

Herman Miller Cosm Low Back

$1,345 – $1,820

Haworth

Haworth Very Task

$905

$440

lower starting price for Haworth Very Task than Herman Miller Cosm Low Back at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Herman Miller Cosm Low BackHaworth Very Task

Price: $1,345 – $1,820$905
Seat height: 14.8–21.4 in (37.6–54.4 cm)16–21 in (40.6–53.3 cm)
Seat depth: 15.9 in (40.4 cm)16–19 in (40.6–48.3 cm)
Load capacity: 350 lb (158.8 kg)350 lb (158.8 kg); 325 lb (147.4 kg)
Arms: Leaf Arms; Height-Adjustable Arms; Fixed Arms; No Arms; Arm Height: 7.3–11.7"Choose from 4D, height-adjustable, or fixed arms
Warranty: 12-year, 3-shift warranty, with limited exceptions12 year warranty

From 3 Herman Miller Cosm Low Back and 3 Haworth Very Task user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Recline and tilt
Herman Miller Cosm Low Back9 mentions
Haworth Very Task2 mentions
Comfort
Herman Miller Cosm Low Back7 mentions
Haworth Very Task3 mentions
Size and fit
Herman Miller Cosm Low Back6 mentions
Haworth Very Task2 mentions
Design
Herman Miller Cosm Low Back5 mentions
Haworth Very Task2 mentions
Adjustability
Herman Miller Cosm Low Back5 mentions
Haworth Very Task1 mention
Price and value
Herman Miller Cosm Low Back5 mentions
Haworth Very Task1 mention

Which is cheaper, the Herman Miller Cosm Low Back or the Haworth Very Task?

The Haworth Very Task is cheaper to start: $905 versus $1,345 for the Herman Miller Cosm Low Back at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Recline and tilt for the Herman Miller Cosm Low Back, and comfort for the Haworth Very Task, based on review summaries.