Steelcase Amia vs Vitra ID Soft

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

Steelcase

Steelcase Amia

$1,099 – $1,511

Vitra

Vitra ID Soft

From $995

$104

lower starting price for Vitra ID Soft than Steelcase Amia at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Steelcase AmiaVitra ID Soft

Price: $1,099 – $1,511From $995
Seat height: 16–21 in400–520 mm (15¾″–20½″), measured with 64 kg load; 450 mm (17¾″) fixed seat height
Seat depth: 15.5–18.5 in (functional, 3 in adjustment); seat depth 18.5 in400–450 mm; 380 mm
Recline: Seat-to-back angle 100°–120°FlowMotion 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: Standard 4-dimensional arm support; options: height-adjustable arms, 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: Steelcase Limited Lifetime Warranty – 12 years, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor5 years (Vitra Inc. Limited Warranty, sales via the Vitra online shop)

From 67 Steelcase Amia and 4 Vitra ID Soft user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Amia or the Vitra ID Soft?

The Vitra ID Soft is cheaper to start: $995 versus $1,099 for the Steelcase Amia at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Price and value for the Steelcase Amia, and price and value for the Vitra ID Soft, based on review summaries.