Vitra Physix vs Herman Miller Cosm High Back

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

Vitra Physix

Vitra

Vitra Physix

From $1,520

VS
Herman Miller Cosm High Back

Herman Miller

Herman Miller Cosm High Back

$1,925 – $2,400

7 years

longer warranty on Herman Miller Cosm High Back than Vitra Physix (official terms)

Differences at a glance

Vitra PhysixHerman Miller Cosm High Back
Price
From $1,520$1,925 – $2,400
Seat height
390–510 mm14.8–21.4 in (37.6–54.4 cm)
Seat depth
435 mm15.9 in (40.4 cm)
Arms
Flexible frame and armrests in polyamide (deep black or soft grey)Leaf Arms; Height-Adjustable Arms; Fixed Arms; No Arms; Arm Height: 7.3–11.7"
Warranty
5 years12-year, 3-shift warranty, with limited exceptions

Questions

Which is cheaper, the Vitra Physix or the Herman Miller Cosm High Back?

The Vitra Physix is cheaper to start: $1,520 versus $1,925 for the Herman Miller Cosm High Back at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Adjustability for the Vitra Physix, and comfort for the Herman Miller Cosm High Back, based on review summaries.

Vitra Physix: specs, reviews, where to buy →Herman Miller Cosm High Back: specs, reviews, where to buy →

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