Humanscale World One vs Vitra ID Trim

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 Trim

From $1,045

$340

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

Differences at a glance

Humanscale World OneVitra ID Trim

Price: $705From $1,045
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″)
Lumbar support: Tri-panel back with Form Sensing Mesh technology provides tailor-made lumbar support (no knobs or levers)Sandwich construction with integrated lumbar support; optional height-adjustable lumbar cushion
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 1 Vitra ID Trim user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

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

The Humanscale World One is cheaper to start: $705 versus $1,045 for the Vitra ID Trim at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Breathability for the Humanscale World One, and design for the Vitra ID Trim, based on review summaries.