Vitra ID Soft vs Haworth Very Task

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

Vitra

Vitra ID Soft

From $995

Haworth

Haworth Very Task

$905

7 years

longer warranty on Haworth Very Task than Vitra ID Soft (official terms)

Differences at a glance

Vitra ID SoftHaworth Very Task

Price: From $995$905
Seat height: 400–520 mm (15¾″–20½″), measured with 64 kg load; 450 mm (17¾″) fixed seat height16–21 in (40.6–53.3 cm)
Seat depth: 400–450 mm; 380 mm16–19 in (40.6–48.3 cm)
Recline: 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.Synchronized 3-point tilt; back lock secures the seat back in an upright position; optional 5° forward tilt
Arms: 2D 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″)Choose from 4D, height-adjustable, or fixed arms
Warranty: 5 years (Vitra Inc. Limited Warranty, sales via the Vitra online shop)12 year warranty

From 4 Vitra ID Soft and 3 Haworth Very Task user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Vitra ID Soft or the Haworth Very Task?

The Haworth Very Task is cheaper to start: $905 versus $995 for the Vitra ID Soft at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Price and value for the Vitra ID Soft, and comfort for the Haworth Very Task, based on review summaries.