Vitra ID Trim vs KI Torsion Air

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

Vitra

Vitra ID Trim

From $1,045

KI Torsion Air

$904 – $944

$141

lower starting price for KI Torsion Air than Vitra ID Trim at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Vitra ID TrimKI Torsion Air

Price: From $1,045$904 – $944
Seat height: 400–520 mm (15¾″–20½″), measured with 64 kg load; 450 mm (17¾″) fixed seat height18–23 in (45.7–58.4 cm)
Seat depth: 400–450 mm; 380 mm18.5 in (47.0 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.Torsion flex back; gradually increasing resistance over the full 12 degrees of back flex
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″)Arms or armless
Warranty: 5 years (Vitra Inc. Limited Warranty, sales via the Vitra online shop)Lifetime

Which is cheaper, the Vitra ID Trim or the KI Torsion Air?

The KI Torsion Air is cheaper to start: $904 versus $1,045 for the Vitra ID Trim at the brand stores (Oct 2026).