Humanscale Liberty vs Haworth Very Task

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

Humanscale

Humanscale Liberty

$1,613 – $2,326

Haworth

Haworth Very Task

$905

$708

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

Differences at a glance

Humanscale LibertyHaworth Very Task

Price: $1,613 – $2,326$905
Seat height: 16.6–20.9 in (42.2–53.1 cm)16–21 in (40.6–53.3 cm)
Seat depth: 16.5–18.75 in (41.9–47.6 cm)16–19 in (40.6–48.3 cm)
Load capacity: 400 lb (181.4 kg)350 lb (158.8 kg); 325 lb (147.4 kg)
Recline: Self-Adjusting Recline: no tension springs, no recline locksSynchronized 3-point tilt; back lock secures the seat back in an upright position; optional 5° forward tilt
Arms: Options: Fixed Duron Arms, Adjustable Duron Arms, Advanced Duron Arms, Armless, Fixed Duron Gel ArmsChoose from 4D, height-adjustable, or fixed arms
Lumbar support: Self-adjusting lumbar support; no external lumbar devicesPatented asymmetrical adjustable lumbar
Warranty: 15 Years; Fabric/Cushions/Arm Pads/Casters: 5 Years12 year warranty

From 7 Humanscale Liberty and 3 Haworth Very Task user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Humanscale Liberty or the Haworth Very Task?

The Haworth Very Task is cheaper to start: $905 versus $1,613 for the Humanscale Liberty at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Humanscale Liberty, and comfort for the Haworth Very Task, based on review summaries.