Steelcase Series 1 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 Series 1

$549 – $750

Vitra

Vitra ID Soft

From $995

$446

lower starting price for Steelcase Series 1 than Vitra ID Soft at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Steelcase Series 1Vitra ID Soft

Price: $549 – $750From $995
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)400–520 mm (15¾″–20½″), measured with 64 kg load; 450 mm (17¾″) fixed seat height
Seat depth: 15.5"D to 17.75"D (functional seat depth)400–450 mm; 380 mm
Recline: Weight-activated synchro tilt; comfort dial with upright back lock, boost setting and weight-activated full reclineFlowMotion 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: 4D arms (standard), height-adjustable 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: Limited Lifetime Warranty; 12-year, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor5 years (Vitra Inc. Limited Warranty, sales via the Vitra online shop)

From 5 Steelcase Series 1 and 4 Vitra ID Soft user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Series 1 or the Vitra ID Soft?

The Steelcase Series 1 is cheaper to start: $549 versus $995 for the Vitra ID Soft at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Adjustability for the Steelcase Series 1, and price and value for the Vitra ID Soft, based on review summaries.