Color
Black / Black
Haworth · 2019–Present
Fern
Wave Suspension mesh task chair with optional forward tilt and headrest.
Bottom line
Buy Fern if you want modern Wave Suspension mesh with optional forward tilt and a factory headrest. Capacity is 350 lb without forward tilt and 325 lb with it. Seat depth and height adjust on a single-size platform—unlike Aeron’s discrete A/B/C frames.
Where to buy
Typical prices — new ~$1,499, refurbished ~$780, used ~$500.
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Spec sheet
- Typical configuration
- Office chair with 4D arms; capacity assumes no forward tilt
- Era produced
- 2019–Present
- Discontinued
- No
- Approx. MSRP (new)
- $1,499
- Typical refurbished price
- $780
- Typical used price
- $500
- Height range
- 152–193 cm
- Weight capacity
- 159 kg — Haworth Store: up to 350 lb without forward tilt; 325 lb with forward tilt.
- Seat width
- 51 cm
- Seat depth
- 39–47 cm
- Backrest height
- 61 cm
- Seat material
- Full Mesh
- Armrest type
- 4D Articulating
- Arm adjustability
- 4D, height-adjustable, fixed, or armless
- Forward tilt
- Yes
- Lumbar
- Height-Adjustable Pad
- Headrest
- Factory
- Cylinder
- Top-activated pneumatic (16.5"–21.5" seat height)
- Caster stem
- 11mm × 22mm standard
- Frame
- Stem-based polymer structure + Wave Suspension
- Tilt / lock
- Synchronized 3-point tilt; 5-position back stop; optional 5° forward tilt
FAQ
- Does Fern come in sizes like Aeron?
- No. Fern is one size with seat-depth and height adjustment; Aeron uses discrete A/B/C frames.
- Why does Fern capacity drop with forward tilt?
- Haworth Store warranty literature rates Fern to 350 lb without forward tilt and 325 lb with it. Match the configured option to the published rating.
- Does Fern have a factory headrest?
- Yes—headrest is a factory option. Confirm it is included on the listing.
Revision matrix & serial tag guide
Serial tag location: Underside of the seat pan; Wave Stem / edgeless back is the visual ID.
| Year | Version | Changes |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Launch | Wave Suspension System, optional headrest, strong sustainability certifications. |
Aftermarket & replacement parts
Compatible cylinder type: Top-activated pneumatic (16.5"–21.5" seat height). Caster stem: 11mm × 22mm standard. Headrest availability: Factory.
Spec notes
- Estimated fit range based on published seat-height data; seat height published 16.5"–21.5".
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