Steelcase Series 1 vs Haworth Soji
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
Nearly the same price
$549 vs $545 starting prices at the brand stores (Steelcase Series 1 vs Haworth Soji)
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Understanding and Specifying Steelcase Series 1 Work Chairs (Seating Specification Guide, February 2024) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Soji Customizable Ergonomic Office Chair | Haworth Store ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Steelcase Series 1 cut sheet (Item #25-0000121 02/25) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Haworth Soji Office Chair Product Sheet ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Steelcase Series 1 product page (steelcase.com) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- US Steelcase Store (price) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
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 mentionsHaworth Soji14 mentionsAdjustability
Steelcase Series 18 mentionsHaworth Soji6 mentionsSeat
Steelcase Series 14 mentionsHaworth Soji10 mentionsArmrests
Steelcase Series 16 mentionsHaworth Soji3 mentionsBuild quality
Steelcase Series 12 mentionsHaworth Soji6 mentionsRecline and tilt
Steelcase Series 13 mentionsHaworth 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.