Humanscale Path vs Vitra ID Soft
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
$386
lower starting price for Vitra ID Soft than Humanscale Path at the brand stores
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Path Task Chair | Humanscale Shop ↗Checked Oct 3, 2026
- Vitra Factbook ID Chair 2026 (EN), linked from vitra.com ID Trim/ID Soft pages, pp. 32–33 (ID Soft) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Vitra | Manufacturer Warranty (USA and Canada) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Vitra Online Shop US (price) ↗Checked Oct 2, 2026
Humanscale PathVitra ID Soft
- Price
- From $1,381From $995
- Seat height
- 15.55–20.87 in400–520 mm (15¾″–20½″), measured with 64 kg load; 450 mm (17¾″) fixed seat height
- Seat depth
- 16.3–18.7 in400–450 mm; 380 mm
- Recline
- Patented Gravity Mechanism recline (uses bodyweight instead of bulky controls)FlowMotion 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
- Adjustable Height Arms or Armless (Arm Style)2D 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
- 15 Years; Fabric/Cushions/Arm Pads/Casters: 5 Years5 years (Vitra Inc. Limited Warranty, sales via the Vitra online shop)
Questions
Which is cheaper, the Humanscale Path or the Vitra ID Soft?
The Vitra ID Soft is cheaper to start: $995 versus $1,381 for the Humanscale Path at the brand stores (Oct 2026).
