Herman Miller Setu vs Herman Miller Cosm High Back

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

Herman Miller

Herman Miller Setu

$945 – $1,370

Herman Miller

Herman Miller Cosm High Back

$1,925 – $2,400

$980

lower starting price for Herman Miller Setu than Herman Miller Cosm High Back at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Herman Miller SetuHerman Miller Cosm High Back

Price: $945 – $1,370$1,925 – $2,400
Seat height: 15.5–20 in14.8–21.4 in (37.6–54.4 cm)
Load capacity: 300 lb350 lb (158.8 kg)
Arms: ribbon arms or armlessLeaf Arms; Height-Adjustable Arms; Fixed Arms; No Arms; Arm Height: 7.3–11.7"
Warranty: 12 years12-year, 3-shift warranty, with limited exceptions

Which is cheaper, the Herman Miller Setu or the Herman Miller Cosm High Back?

The Herman Miller Setu is cheaper to start: $945 versus $1,925 for the Herman Miller Cosm High Back at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

Which has a higher weight capacity?

The Herman Miller Cosm High Back, rated for 350 lb versus 300 lb for the Herman Miller Setu.