Vitra ID Soft vs Steelcase Series 2

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Vitra

Vitra ID Soft

From $995

Steelcase

Steelcase Series 2

$749 – $1,171

$246

lower starting price for Steelcase Series 2 than Vitra ID Soft at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Vitra ID SoftSteelcase Series 2

Price: From $995$749 – $1,171
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); 14.75–18 in (37.5-45.7 cm); 17.25–22 in (43.8-55.9 cm)
Seat depth: 400–450 mm; 380 mm14"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.Angle between seat and back 99.5° to 119°
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″)Arm height from seat 7.5"H to 11.5"H: Adjustable