Vitra ID Trim vs Steelcase Series 2

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 Series 2

$749 – $1,171

$296

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

Differences at a glance

Vitra ID TrimSteelcase Series 2

Price: From $1,045$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
Lumbar support: Sandwich construction with integrated lumbar support; optional height-adjustable lumbar cushionLumbar height from seat 8.5"H to 9.75"H

From 1 Vitra ID Trim and 4 Steelcase Series 2 user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Vitra ID Trim or the Steelcase Series 2?

The Steelcase Series 2 is cheaper to start: $749 versus $1,045 for the Vitra ID Trim at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Design for the Vitra ID Trim, and comfort for the Steelcase Series 2, based on review summaries.