Vitra ID Soft vs Vitra ID Trim

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

Vitra ID Soft

Vitra

Vitra ID Soft

From $995

VS
Vitra ID Trim

Vitra

Vitra ID Trim

From $1,045

Nearly the same price

$995 vs $1,045 starting prices at the brand stores (Vitra ID Soft vs Vitra ID Trim)

Differences at a glance

Vitra ID SoftVitra ID Trim
Price
From $995From $1,045
Seat height
400–520 mm (15¾″–20½″), measured with 64 kg load; 450 mm (17¾″) fixed seat height400–520 mm (15¾″–20½″), measured with 64 kg load; 450 mm (17¾″) fixed seat height
Seat depth
400–450 mm; 380 mm400–450 mm; 380 mm
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.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.
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″)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″)
Warranty
5 years (Vitra Inc. Limited Warranty, sales via the Vitra online shop)5 years (Vitra Inc. Limited Warranty, sales via the Vitra online shop)

What users mention

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

  • Price and value

    Vitra ID Soft5 mentions
    Vitra ID Trim1 mention

  • Design

    Vitra ID Soft1 mention
    Vitra ID Trim5 mentions

  • Back support

    Vitra ID Soft2 mentions
    Vitra ID Trim2 mentions

  • Adjustability

    Vitra ID Soft2 mentions
    Vitra ID Trim2 mentions

  • Comfort

    Vitra ID Soft1 mention
    Vitra ID Trim3 mentions

  • Build quality

    Vitra ID Soft1 mention
    Vitra ID Trim1 mention

Questions

Which is cheaper, the Vitra ID Soft or the Vitra ID Trim?

The Vitra ID Soft is cheaper to start: $995 versus $1,045 for the Vitra ID Trim at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Price and value for the Vitra ID Soft, and design for the Vitra ID Trim, based on review summaries.

Vitra ID Soft: specs, reviews, where to buy →Vitra ID Trim: specs, reviews, where to buy →

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