Vitra ID Soft vs Steelcase Series 1

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

Steelcase

Steelcase Series 1

$549 – $750

$446

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

Differences at a glance

Vitra ID SoftSteelcase Series 1

Price: From $995$549 – $750
Seat height: 400–520 mm (15¾″–20½″), measured with 64 kg load; 450 mm (17¾″) fixed seat height16.5–21.5 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)
Seat depth: 400–450 mm; 380 mm15.5"D to 17.75"D (functional seat depth)
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.Weight-activated synchro tilt; comfort dial with upright back lock, boost setting and weight-activated full recline
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″)4D arms (standard), height-adjustable arms or armless
Warranty: 5 years (Vitra Inc. Limited Warranty, sales via the Vitra online shop)Limited Lifetime Warranty; 12-year, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor

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

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

The Steelcase Series 1 is cheaper to start: $549 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 adjustability for the Steelcase Series 1, based on review summaries.