Vitra ID Soft vs Humanscale World One

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

Humanscale

Humanscale World One

$705

$290

lower starting price for Humanscale World One than Vitra ID Soft at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Vitra ID SoftHumanscale World One

Price: From $995$705
Seat height: 400–520 mm (15¾″–20½″), measured with 64 kg load; 450 mm (17¾″) fixed seat height15.6 in - 20.7 in / 397 mm - 527 mm; 16 in - 21 in / 425 mm - 545; 18.1 in - 25.6 in / 460 mm - 651 mm
Seat depth: 400–450 mm; 380 mm16.4 / 416 in; 17.9 / 454 in
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.17° Recline + 8° Backrest 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″)Armrest Height 9.5 in Fixed / 7.2 in - 10.75 in Adjustable (241.3 mm / 183 mm - 273 mm); options Adjustable Duron Arms, Fixed Duron Arms, No Arms
Warranty: 5 years (Vitra Inc. Limited Warranty, sales via the Vitra online shop)12 Years, Component and Parts; 5 Years, Fabric/Cushions

From 4 Vitra ID Soft and 5 Humanscale World One user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Vitra ID Soft or the Humanscale World One?

The Humanscale World One is cheaper to start: $705 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 breathability for the Humanscale World One, based on review summaries.