Humanscale World One vs Anthros Chair

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

Humanscale

Humanscale World One

$705

Anthros

Anthros Chair

From $1,949

$1,244

lower starting price for Humanscale World One than Anthros Chair at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Humanscale World OneAnthros Chair

Price: $705From $1,949
Seat height: 15.6 in - 20.7 in / 397 mm - 527 mm; 16 in - 21 in / 425 mm - 545; 18.1 in - 25.6 in / 460 mm - 651 mm17.1–20.7 in (5-spoke swivel base); 17.9–21.1 in (4-spoke fixed base)
Seat depth: 16.4 / 416 in; 17.9 / 454 in15.2–18.3 in (38.7–46.6 cm (official cm))
Load capacity: 100–400 lb300 lb (136 kg)
Recline: 17° Recline + 8° Backrest TiltDecompress Mode tilt: 0°–16°; five tilt options – three locked positions (Active −2°, Standard 1°, Decompress 5°) and two unlocked (Free-Float, Full Decompress to 16°)
Arms: Armrest Height 9.5 in Fixed / 7.2 in - 10.75 in Adjustable (241.3 mm / 183 mm - 273 mm); options Adjustable Duron Arms, Fixed Duron Arms, No Arms4D Arms (option) or No Arms; the arms adjust in height, width, depth and angle; Arm height 7.7–11.8 in; arm width (outside) 24.75–27 in
Lumbar support: Tri-panel back with Form Sensing Mesh technology provides tailor-made lumbar support (no knobs or levers)Precision Posture System: independently adjustable Upper Back + Lower Back Pelvis Support (no conventional lumbar pad)
Warranty: 12 Years, Component and Parts; 5 Years, Fabric/Cushions12-year limited warranty (components and workmanship, from date of purchase; original purchaser; non-transferable)

From 5 Humanscale World One and 16 Anthros Chair user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Humanscale World One or the Anthros Chair?

The Humanscale World One is cheaper to start: $705 versus $1,949 for the Anthros Chair at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Breathability for the Humanscale World One, and price and value for the Anthros Chair, based on review summaries.