Humanscale World One vs Vitra ID Soft

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

Humanscale

Humanscale World One

$705

Vitra

Vitra ID Soft

From $995

$290

lower starting price for Humanscale World One than Vitra ID Soft at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Humanscale World OneVitra ID Soft

Price: $705From $995
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 mm400–520 mm (15¾″–20½″), measured with 64 kg load; 450 mm (17¾″) fixed seat height
Seat depth: 16.4 / 416 in; 17.9 / 454 in400–450 mm; 380 mm
Recline: 17° Recline + 8° Backrest TiltFlowMotion 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: 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 Arms2D 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: 12 Years, Component and Parts; 5 Years, Fabric/Cushions5 years (Vitra Inc. Limited Warranty, sales via the Vitra online shop)

From 5 Humanscale World One and 4 Vitra ID Soft user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Humanscale World One or the Vitra ID Soft?

The Humanscale World One is cheaper to start: $705 versus $995 for the Vitra ID Soft at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Breathability for the Humanscale World One, and price and value for the Vitra ID Soft, based on review summaries.