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Brand
Haworth
Model
Fern
Era produced
2019–Present
Discontinued
No
MSRP (new)
$1,499
Avg refurbished
$780
Avg used
$500
Height range
152–193 cm
Weight capacity
159 kg
Seat width
51 cm
Seat depth
47 cm
Backrest height
61 cm
Seat material
Full Mesh
Armrests
4D Articulating
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
Arm adjustability
4D, height-adjustable, fixed, or armless
Brand
Haworth
Model
Zody
Era produced
2006–Present
Discontinued
No
MSRP (new)
$1,200
Avg refurbished
$450
Avg used
$280
Height range
152–193 cm
Weight capacity
159 kg
Seat width
50 cm
Seat depth
50 cm
Backrest height
56 cm
Seat material
Full Mesh
Armrests
4D Articulating
Forward tilt
Yes
Lumbar
Asymmetrical
Headrest
Factory
Cylinder
Top-activated pneumatic
Caster stem
11mm × 22mm standard
Frame
Aluminum / polymer task structure + mesh back
Tilt / lock
3-point synchro with back stop; optional forward tilt
Arm adjustability
4D arms common; fixed/height options available
| Spec | HaworthFern | HaworthZody |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Haworth | Haworth |
| Model | Fern | Zody |
| Era produced | 2019–Present | 2006–Present |
| Discontinued | No | No |
| MSRP (new) | $1,499 | $1,200 |
| Avg refurbished | $780 | $450 |
| Avg used | $500 | $280 |
| Height range | 152–193 cm | 152–193 cm |
| Weight capacity | 159 kg | 159 kg |
| Seat width | 51 cm | 50 cm |
| Seat depth | 47 cm | 50 cm |
| Backrest height | 61 cm | 56 cm |
| Seat material | Full Mesh | Full Mesh |
| Armrests | 4D Articulating | 4D Articulating |
| Forward tilt | Yes | Yes |
| Lumbar | Height-Adjustable Pad | Asymmetrical |
| Headrest | Factory | Factory |
| Cylinder | Top-activated pneumatic (16.5"–21.5" seat height) | Top-activated pneumatic |
| Caster stem | 11mm × 22mm standard | 11mm × 22mm standard |
| Frame | Stem-based polymer structure + Wave Suspension | Aluminum / polymer task structure + mesh back |
| Tilt / lock | Synchronized 3-point tilt; 5-position back stop; optional 5° forward tilt | 3-point synchro with back stop; optional forward tilt |
| Arm adjustability | 4D, height-adjustable, fixed, or armless | 4D arms common; fixed/height options available |
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