Fern Office Chair

Meet our best-selling chair for total back support, researched and certified by experts. Fern responds to every movement to give you complete comfort, from your neck all the way down. Choose the options that work for you for customized comfort.

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Inspired by the natural flexibility of a fern leaf, this chair evenly distributes weight as you move to help relieve pressure. At its core is our patented Wave Suspension system, which mimics the human spine and cradles your body in comfort.

To create Fern, our designers partnered with the Human Performance Institute at Western Michigan University, where we conducted comfort studies with experts in biomechanics, physical therapy, and kinesiology.

Not only is this chair good for you, it’s good for the planet too. With GREENGUARD Gold® certification, Fern is independently tested to be free from over 10,000 chemicals to help contribute to cleaner air in your home.

Try it at home for 30 days. If you decide to return it, the shipping’s on us.

  • Adjustable Seat Height
    X
    Adjust the seat up and down depending on your height.
  • Optional 4D Arms
    X
    4D arms adjust up and down, side to side, front to back, and pivot in and out to support your neck and shoulders.
  • Adjustable Seat Depth
    X
    Seat depth adjusts 3" front to back to support your upper legs and relieve pressure on the backs of your knees.
  • Back Stop
    X
    Back stop lets you choose an upright position or limit how much you can recline.
  • Optional Forward Tilt
    X
    Angle the seat downward by 5° to support a forward-leaning posture.
  • Optional Height-Adjustable Lumbar Support
    X
    Fern’s design naturally offers built-in support for your lumbar. This option adds an additional adjustment that moves up and down in a 3.5" range.
  • Tilt Tension
    X
    Adjust how much force is necessary to recline in your chair.

Dimensions
  • Without Headrest: Overall Height: 41.5"-47"
  • With Headrest: Overall Height: 45"-53"
  • Overall Width: 29"
  • Overall Depth: 28.5"
  • Seat Height: 16.5"-21.5"
  • Seat Width: 19.9"
  • Seat Depth: 15.5"-18.5"
  • Arm Height: 6.7"-11.5"
  • Warrantied for people up to 325 lbs.

Reviews

How to Adjust & Care For Fern

Watch the video to see how to easily adjust Fern’s seat height and depth, tilt tension, and more.

Content: Care
  • Vacuum your chair as needed.
  • For additional cleaning, use a solution of lukewarm water and mild detergent (about 10%). Gently apply in a circular motion, then rinse with warm water and dry with a soft cloth.

Materials

Choose from mesh, digital knit, gradient knit, or leather. Breathable mesh lets air pass through to naturally regulate body temperature. Our signature zero-waste digital knit is made to fit each chair using custom-fiber fabric. For a luxe look, choose our semi-aniline leather — it’s soft, durable, and easy to clean.

Setup & Returns

Setup

Your chair will arrive assembled and ready to go, right out of the box. If your chair has a headrest, it installs in two easy steps.

Watch the installation video.

Returns

Free returns if initiated within 30 days of receipt.

BIFMA Certified
Comfort Award
Sustainably Made
12 year warranty
Assembled
GREENGUARD Gold
30-Day Trial

All the adjustments for every body.

Lumbar

Cradle your lower back with Fern’s built-in support. Or add even more with an optional adjustment that moves in a 3.5" range.

Forward Tilt

Angle the seat downward by 5° to support a forward-leaning posture — perfect for focused tasks. 

Seat Height

Adjust the seat up and down depending on your height. Your knees should be at a 90° angle with your feet flat on the floor.

Tilt Tension

Adjust how much force is necessary to recline in your chair.

4D Arms

Move each arm up and down, side to side, front to back, and in and out for superior neck and shoulder support.

Fern in the wild.

Even better in real life.

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Less like a chair. More like a human.

Wave Suspension System

Fern is famous for its exclusive, patented 3-part back system that cradles your entire back in comfort.

Flexible Fronds

Each one is calibrated to support a different area of your back, from the base of your neck all the way down to your pelvic area.

Cradle of Comfort

The cradle overlays the stem and fronds, creating a soft and pliable frame that we like to call “edgeless comfort.”

Central Stem

The stem is Fern’s spine that brings together the entire back of the chair. It supports each frond and encourages natural flexibility with your every move.

We play favorites. And Fern is one.

Comfort Study Winner

An independent ergonomics consulting firm evaluated four task chairs: Fern and three competitors. Each chair was pressure-map tested for its ability to flex and support users in five postures that are common while working. The clear winner? Fern, reported “most comfortable” by all.

More Sustainable Than Ever

Made from 100% recycled polyester yarn, the knit fabric on Fern gives comfort an eco-conscious mind. Recycled polyester yarn reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 6.3 metric tons each year — equivalent to the CO2 produced by driving a car 15,000 miles or charging 766,000 smart phones. Each cut of fabric is engineered to fit one chair, leaving no leftover material and zero waste.

GREENGUARD Gold® Certified

Fern is independently tested to be free from over 10,000 chemicals to help contribute to cleaner air in your home. It’s considered the most stringent standard for ensuring products are low in VOC emissions, which can lead to healthier indoor environments. Short for volatile organic compounds, VOCs are chemicals emitted as gasses into the air. The most common exposure is in our homes.

Patented 3-Part System

We took cues from the flexibility of a fern leaf to design this chair’s exclusive three-part system — and it’s a total innovation in human body support. Fern’s stem, fronds, and cradle work in harmony to support every flex, twist, and motion you use through the day.

Reviews

Customer Reviews

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Chloé Janse van Rensburg
Love my new Haworth chair!

Sooo comfortable, and highly adjustable!

Thank you for your positive review, Chloé! We are thrilled to hear that you are loving your new Fern Digital Knit Office Chair from Haworth. Comfort and adjustability are key features of this chair and we are glad they meet your expectations. Let us know if there's anything else we can assist you with. Thank you for choosing Haworth! -Brooks

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Louis-Philippe Blais

Fern Digital Knit Office Chair

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Danielle Ellis
It's like sitting on a cloud

So I'm a content creator/streamer who sits in a chair for 6-10 hours for a gaming session. I just switched over from one of the big name gaming chair brands to the Fern and its SUCH a game changer (pardon the gaming pun). I move around a lot when I game and it moves with me. It's so adjustable if I need to change how I'm sitting; I love to sit cross-legged, I love to sit with one leg up on the chair, I love the forward tilt because it takes pressure off my hips and allows me to sit up for intense FPS gaming. My neck and lower back pain are non-existent and I get up not feeling remotely stiff. It's actually a bit dangerous; I might end up gaming too long.

Hi Danielle! Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a glowing review. We are thrilled to hear that our Fern Mesh Office Chair has been a game changer for your gaming sessions. We designed it with comfort and flexibility in mind, so it's great to know that you are able to move around and adjust it to fit your needs. We're especially happy to hear that your neck and lower back pain have disappeared - that's what we aim for with our products! Just remember to take breaks and stretch every now and then, as gaming for too long can be dangerous ;) Happy gaming! -Brooks

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Andrea Castillo

Fern Mesh Office Chair

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Anmar Oueja
5 years and keeps on ticking

I've been working from home for 15+ years and the past 5 were on a Fern (White and Bamboo green) and I absolutely love the chair. It is very comfortable, reliable, solid construction. I can sit for 4 hours and standup after without any pains or aches which is something you can hardly say for most chairs out there. If you have a tall torso, I can't think of a better chair than this one.

Hi Anmar! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a positive review for our Fern Office Chair. We're thrilled to hear that it has been a reliable and comfortable companion for your work from home setup for the past 5 years. We pride ourselves on the solid construction of our chairs, and we're glad to know that it has been able to provide you with pain-free and comfortable support even after sitting for 4 hours. Thank you again for your kind words and for choosing our Fern Office Chair. Have a great day! -Brooks

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