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Fern Office Chair

Fern sets a new standard in ergonomic seating. With its stem-based design, edgeless back, and Wave Suspension System, it flexes with every shift and stretch — delivering support that moves with you. The result? Natural posture, lasting comfort, and focus that doesn’t fade. Choose your personalized options, and we’ll build your chair to order in Bruce, Mississippi — usually ships within 5 business days.

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Engineered for effortless support, Fern stands as the undisputed leader in comfort, consistently earning top marks in independent tests. It reimagines comfort from the inside out, offering full support in a flexible back — without the need for an outer back frame. The advanced stem-based structure delivers effortless comfort that's built right in, adapting naturally to movement. 

Fern is designed with our Wave Suspension System: a comfort breakthrough that flexes to adapt to your every motion. The 3D-sculpted back contours to the curvature of your spine, delivering effortless support. More human than machine, this chair responds intuitively to make the right posture feel like second nature.

Fern isn’t just good for you — it’s good for the planet, too. With GREENGUARD Gold® certification, it’s been independently tested and proven to be free from over 10,000 chemicals, helping support cleaner air where you work.

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

  • Adjustable Seat Height
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    Adjust the seat up and down depending on your height.
  • Optional 4D Arms
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    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
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    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
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    Angle the seat downward by 5° to support a forward-leaning posture.
  • Optional Height-Adjustable Lumbar Support
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    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"
  • Width Between Armrests: 15.1"-19.8"
  • Warrantied for people up to 350 lbs without forward tilt option
  • Warrantied for people up to 325 lbs with forward tilt option

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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 vegan 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 vegan 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
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“Do yourself a favor and treat yourself to this unbeatable office chair.”

Custom comfort, every time you sit.

Lumbar

Fern’s built-in lumbar support cradles your lower back for all-day comfort. Need more? Add the optional adjustment for personalized support within a 3.5" range.

Forward Tilt

Tilt the seat forward by 5° to support upright, task-focused posture — ideal for moments of deep concentration or close-up work.

Seat Height

Easily adjust the seat to match your height. For optimal support, your knees should form a 90° angle with your feet flat on the floor.

Tilt Tension

Control how much resistance you feel when reclining, and adjust for the level of support that feels just right.

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: real spaces, real comfort.

Even better in real life (believe the hype).

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Fern isn’t just a chair. It’s an extension of you.

Wave Suspension System

It may look simple, but inside, Fern’s patented 3-part back system is a feat of science and design. The hidden innovation? Our patented Wave Suspension system.

Flexible Fronds

Each frond is uniquely calibrated to support a different part of your back — from the base of your neck to your lower spine — for full-length comfort that moves with you.

Cradle of Comfort

The cradle overlays the stem and fronds to create a soft, flexible frame that supports without pressure points — a feeling we call “edgeless comfort.”

Central Stem

The stem is Fern’s spine, connecting and supporting every part of the chair’s back. It anchors each frond and promotes natural flexibility with every move you make.

Obsessively researched. Undeniably the best.

The Comfort Champion

An independent ergonomics firm tested four leading chairs, including Fern. After pressure-mapping five common working postures, Fern came out on top. Every tester called it “the most comfortable.”

Sustainability, Woven In

Fern’s knit is spun from 100 % recycled polyester yarn, saving 6.3 metric tons of CO₂ a year — about the same as driving 15,000 miles or charging 766,000 smartphones. Every panel is engineered to fit one chair exactly, so nothing hits the cutting-room floor. Zero waste, full comfort.

GREENGUARD Gold® Certified

Fern is certified to meet the most rigorous standard for low chemical emissions — tested to be free of over 10,000 VOCs (volatile organic compounds) that can affect indoor air quality. The result? A chair that helps create a cleaner, healthier workspace.

Patented 3-Part System

This isn’t just inspired design. It’s patented innovation. Like the leaf it’s named for, Fern is built to move. Its exclusive three-part system — stem, fronds, and cradle — works in sync to support your every posture, flex, and flow throughout the day.

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Customer Reviews

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Cathy Connally
Love these Fern Chairs

Not only were these beautiful chairs delivered quickly, they were in perfect condition because of the most amazing packaging I have ever seen, but they were fully assembled. The instructions were clear and complete. And with a 12 year warranty, I could not ask for more. It is the most comfortable office chair I have ever had and over the years, I have had many. The after sale support was excellent too. Great job Haworth.

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review for our Fern Digital Knit Office Chair. We are so happy to hear that you love the chairs and that they were delivered quickly and in perfect condition. We take pride in our packaging and are thrilled that it was able to protect your chairs. We're also glad that the assembly process was easy for you and that you are finding the chair to be comfortable. Thank you for choosing Haworth and for your kind words about our after-sale support. We truly appreciate your feedback and are here to assist you in any way we can.

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Charles Ocansey

Comfortable chair

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Adnan Ahzam
Fern

Great chair, strong built, great back support.

Thank you for leaving a review for our Fern Mesh Office Chair. We are thrilled to hear that you are enjoying its strong build and excellent back support. We pride ourselves on creating high-quality products that provide comfort and support for our customers. We appreciate your feedback and are happy to know that the chair has met your expectations. Thank you for being a member of our community!

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Abraham Tabo

Fern Mesh Office Chair

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Ali

Comfy and nice. The color is not exactly what you see in the pictures and it’s smaller than what I imagined, but very comfy. I love it

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