Steelcase Series 2 vs Haworth Very Task

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

Steelcase Series 2

Steelcase

Steelcase Series 2

$749 – $1,171

VS
Haworth Very Task

Haworth

Haworth Very Task

$905

$156

lower starting price for Steelcase Series 2 than Haworth Very Task at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Steelcase Series 2Haworth Very Task
Price
$749 – $1,171$905
Seat height
16.5–21.5 in (41.9-54.6 cm); 14.75–18 in (37.5-45.7 cm); 17.25–22 in (43.8-55.9 cm)16–21 in (40.6–53.3 cm)
Seat depth
14"D to 17.75"D (functional seat depth)16–19 in (40.6–48.3 cm)
Recline
Angle between seat and back 99.5° to 119°Synchronized 3-point tilt; back lock secures the seat back in an upright position; optional 5° forward tilt
Arms
Arm height from seat 7.5"H to 11.5"H: AdjustableChoose from 4D, height-adjustable, or fixed arms
Lumbar support
Lumbar height from seat 8.5"H to 9.75"HPatented asymmetrical adjustable lumbar

What users mention

From 4 Steelcase Series 2 and 3 Haworth Very Task user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

  • Comfort

    Steelcase Series 28 mentions
    Haworth Very Task3 mentions

  • Price and value

    Steelcase Series 28 mentions
    Haworth Very Task1 mention

  • Design

    Steelcase Series 27 mentions
    Haworth Very Task2 mentions

  • Build quality

    Steelcase Series 26 mentions
    Haworth Very Task3 mentions

  • Adjustability

    Steelcase Series 26 mentions
    Haworth Very Task1 mention

  • Back support

    Steelcase Series 25 mentions
    Haworth Very Task1 mention

Questions

Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Series 2 or the Haworth Very Task?

The Steelcase Series 2 is cheaper to start: $749 versus $905 for the Haworth Very Task at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Steelcase Series 2, and comfort for the Haworth Very Task, based on review summaries.

Steelcase Series 2: specs, reviews, where to buy →Haworth Very Task: specs, reviews, where to buy →

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