KI Torsion Air vs Vitra ID Trim

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

KI Torsion Air

$904 – $944

Vitra

Vitra ID Trim

From $1,045

$141

lower starting price for KI Torsion Air than Vitra ID Trim at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

KI Torsion AirVitra ID Trim

Price: $904 – $944From $1,045
Seat height: 18–23 in (45.7–58.4 cm)400–520 mm (15¾″–20½″), measured with 64 kg load; 450 mm (17¾″) fixed seat height
Seat depth: 18.5 in (47.0 cm)400–450 mm; 380 mm
Recline: Torsion flex back; gradually increasing resistance over the full 12 degrees of back flexFlowMotion 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: Arms or armless2D 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: Lifetime5 years (Vitra Inc. Limited Warranty, sales via the Vitra online shop)

Which is cheaper, the KI Torsion Air or the Vitra ID Trim?

The KI Torsion Air is cheaper to start: $904 versus $1,045 for the Vitra ID Trim at the brand stores (Sep 2026).