Knoll Saarinen Executive Chair vs Vitra ID Soft
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
$1,174
lower starting price for Vitra ID Soft than Knoll Saarinen Executive Chair at the brand stores
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Saarinen Executive Office Armchair | Knoll ↗Checked Sep 29, 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
- Saarinen Executive Arm Chair with Swivel Base | Knoll ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Vitra | Manufacturer Warranty (USA and Canada) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Knoll US Store (price) ↗Checked Oct 11, 2026
- Vitra Online Shop US (price) ↗Checked Oct 2, 2026
Knoll Saarinen Executive ChairVitra ID Soft
- Price
- $2,169 – $5,623From $995
- Seat height
- 18.5–21 in (47–53.3 cm)400–520 mm (15¾″–20½″), measured with 64 kg load; 450 mm (17¾″) fixed seat height
- Recline
- 360 degree swivel, tilt and pneumatic seat height adjustmentFlowMotion 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
- Arm height 23¾–26½"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
- 5-year warranty5 years (Vitra Inc. Limited Warranty, sales via the Vitra online shop)
Questions
Which is cheaper, the Knoll Saarinen Executive Chair or the Vitra ID Soft?
The Vitra ID Soft is cheaper to start: $995 versus $2,169 for the Knoll Saarinen Executive Chair at the brand stores (Oct 2026).
What do owners mention most?
Design for the Knoll Saarinen Executive Chair, and price and value for the Vitra ID Soft, based on review summaries.
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