X-Chair X4 vs Vitra Grand Executive

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

X-Chair

X-Chair X4

$1,199 – $1,249

Vitra

Vitra Grand Executive

From $7,160

$5,961

lower starting price for X-Chair X4 than Vitra Grand Executive at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

X-Chair X4Vitra Grand Executive

Price: $1,199 – $1,249From $7,160
Seat height: 17.5–20.88 in405–505 mm; 420–530 mm
Seat depth: 17.75–19.75 in440 mm
Recline: SciFloat Infinite Recline + Tilt Lock and Tension allows you to recline and lock into position or increase tension in your recline motion for more fluid movement.FlowMotion mechanism with individual adjustment of backrest resistance
Arms: 4-Dimensional armrests come standard (up, down, side-to-side, front-to-back); option to upgrade to FS 360 rotational armrests; Armrest Height 5.875in - 8.875inSeat shell with integrated armrests; armrest 220 mm (8¾″) above seat
Headrest: Optional add-on (standard configuration: No headrest; Headrest +$150)Height-adjustable neck cushion (Highback only)
Warranty: 5 years (all parts and materials); 15 years (non-moving metal components, chair frame)5 years (Vitra Inc. Limited Warranty, sales via the Vitra online shop)

Which is cheaper, the X-Chair X4 or the Vitra Grand Executive?

The X-Chair X4 is cheaper to start: $1,199 versus $7,160 for the Vitra Grand Executive at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

Which has a headrest?

Both: the X-Chair X4 as an option and the Vitra Grand Executive as standard.

What do owners mention most?

Back support for the X-Chair X4, and build quality for the Vitra Grand Executive, based on review summaries.