Vitra ID Trim vs Steelcase Leap V2

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

Steelcase

Steelcase Leap V2

$1,499 – $2,667

$454

lower starting price for Vitra ID Trim than Steelcase Leap V2 at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Vitra ID TrimSteelcase Leap V2

Price: From $1,045$1,499 – $2,667
Seat height: 400–520 mm (15¾″–20½″), measured with 64 kg load; 450 mm (17¾″) fixed seat height15.5–20.5 in standard; 17–24 in with optional 7 in cylinder
Seat depth: 400–450 mm; 380 mm15.75–18.75 in (functional, 3 in adjustment); seat depth 19 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.Variable back stop, five stops; seat-to-back angle 96°–120°
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 4 in range, depth 3 in, width 4.5 in overall, pivot 30°
Headrest: No headrest on ID Trim; the height-adjustable leather headrest is on ID Trim LOptional (+$340 list; not on stools or Leap Plus)
Lumbar support: Sandwich construction with integrated lumbar support; optional height-adjustable lumbar cushionLiveBack with height-adjustable lumbar (5 in) + lower back firmness
Warranty: 5 years (Vitra Inc. Limited Warranty, sales via the Vitra online shop)Steelcase Limited Lifetime warranty – 12 years, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor

From 1 Vitra ID Trim and 366 Steelcase Leap V2 user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Vitra ID Trim or the Steelcase Leap V2?

The Vitra ID Trim is cheaper to start: $1,045 versus $1,499 for the Steelcase Leap V2 at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

Which has a headrest?

Only the Steelcase Leap V2 (as an option); the Vitra ID Trim does not offer one.

What do owners mention most?

Design for the Vitra ID Trim, and comfort for the Steelcase Leap V2, based on review summaries.