Steelcase Series 1 vs Haworth Soji

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Steelcase Series 1

Steelcase

Steelcase Series 1

$549 – $750

VS
Haworth Soji

Haworth

Haworth Soji

$545

Nearly the same price

$549 vs $545 starting prices at the brand stores (Steelcase Series 1 vs Haworth Soji)

Steelcase Series 1Haworth Soji
Price
$549 – $750$545
Seat height
16.5–21.5 in (41.9-54.6 cm); 14.75–17.75 in (37.5-45.1 cm); 17.25–22 in (43.8-55.9 cm)16.4–21 in (41.7–53.3 cm)
Seat depth
15.5"D to 17.75"D (functional seat depth)16.25–18.75 in (41.3–47.6 cm)
Load capacity
400 lb (181.4 kg); 300 lb (136.1 kg)350 lb (158.8 kg)
Recline
Weight-activated synchro tilt; comfort dial with upright back lock, boost setting and weight-activated full reclineTilt tension control; back lock; optional forward tilt by 5°
Arms
4D arms (standard), height-adjustable arms or armlessFixed arms, height-adjustable arms, 4D arms, and armless options available
Lumbar support
Adjustable lumbar is standard; fixed lumbar is available (3D Microknit Back only)Optional lumbar adjustment for personalized support within a 3.5" range
Warranty
Limited Lifetime Warranty; 12-year, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor12 year warranty

What users mention

From 5 Steelcase Series 1 and 8 Haworth Soji user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

  • Price and value

    Steelcase Series 18 mentions
    Haworth Soji14 mentions
  • Adjustability

    Steelcase Series 18 mentions
    Haworth Soji6 mentions
  • Seat

    Steelcase Series 14 mentions
    Haworth Soji10 mentions
  • Armrests

    Steelcase Series 16 mentions
    Haworth Soji3 mentions
  • Build quality

    Steelcase Series 12 mentions
    Haworth Soji6 mentions
  • Recline and tilt

    Steelcase Series 13 mentions
    Haworth Soji3 mentions

Questions

Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Series 1 or the Haworth Soji?

The Haworth Soji is cheaper to start: $545 versus $549 for the Steelcase Series 1 at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Adjustability for the Steelcase Series 1, and price and value for the Haworth Soji, based on review summaries.

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