Vitra ID Soft vs Herman Miller Embody

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

Herman Miller

Herman Miller Embody

$2,230 – $2,705

7 years

longer warranty on Herman Miller Embody than Vitra ID Soft (official terms)

Differences at a glance

Vitra ID SoftHerman Miller Embody

Price: From $995$2,230 – $2,705
Seat height: 400–520 mm (15¾″–20½″), measured with 64 kg load; 450 mm (17¾″) fixed seat height16–20.5 in (standard); 15–19 in (low); 17–22 in (extended)
Seat depth: 400–450 mm; 380 mm15–18 in (38.1–45.7 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.Tilt + Kicker (extended recline for stretching); Tilt Limiter; tilt tension knob
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″)Fully Adjustable Arms (height and width)
Warranty: 5 years (Vitra Inc. Limited Warranty, sales via the Vitra online shop)12-year, 3-shift

From 4 Vitra ID Soft and 170 Herman Miller Embody user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Vitra ID Soft or the Herman Miller Embody?

The Vitra ID Soft is cheaper to start: $995 versus $2,230 for the Herman Miller Embody at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Price and value for the Vitra ID Soft, and price and value for the Herman Miller Embody, based on review summaries.