Inspired by the natural flexibility of a leaf, Fern’s design naturally distributes weight as you move to relieve pressure points. At its core is our patented Wave Suspension system, which mimics the human body’s spinal anatomy for freedom in movement.
“We wanted to create a chair that felt more like a human and less like an object. It’s the first and only chair to truly offer 3-dimensional back support.”
— Haworth Design Team
Our chairs are crafted with more than 90% recyclable materials. That means almost the entire thing can be broken down to be recycled.
Manufactured in a zero-landfill facility in Mississippi, then transported in freight vehicles that optimize cargo space for efficient fuel use.
Third-party tested to be free from over 10,000 chemicals to help contribute to cleaner air in your home.
Satisfies the most stringent level of environmental standards from the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association.
Our chairs are crafted with more than 90% recyclable materials. That means almost the entire thing can be broken down to be recycled.
Manufactured in a zero-landfill facility in Mississippi, then transported in freight vehicles that optimize cargo space for efficient fuel use.
Third-party tested to be free from over 10,000 chemicals to help contribute to cleaner air in your home.
Satisfies the most stringent level of environmental standards from the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association.
A five-star fan favorite—here’s what our customers have to say.
The stem, fronds, and cradle create a three-part system that naturally customizes comfort for each and every person.
A 5" height adjustment and 3" seat depth adjustment let you find just the right position for your height, size, and preference.
Fern is designed with a waterfall seat, which means the front edge slopes down to relieve pressure on your knees and legs.
Adjust the arms up and down, side to side, front to back, and in and out. Back stop limits the degree of recline, and forward tilt keeps you supported if you want a slightly forward lean.
Contents: 90% new wool, 10% polyester
Baltic Blue
Coastal Grey
Nautical Orange
Ocean Basalt
Seaweed
Contents: 90% new wool, 10% polyster
Baltic Blue
Coastal Grey
Nautical Orange
Ocean Basalt
Seaweed
Every step of our process keeps sustainability in focus. All of our designs check off standards set by third-party certifiers. And we work exclusively with suppliers who meet a certain code of conduct.
Our corporate headquarters in Holland, Michigan is housed in a zero-waste facility. That means nothing is sent to a landfill—everything is recycled, composted, or reused.
Sourcing 100% renewable energy is just the beginning. We’ve set even more ambitious goals to reach by 2025. Stay connected here.
Every step of our process keeps sustainability in focus. All of our designs check off standards set by third-party certifiers. And we work exclusively with suppliers who meet a certain code of conduct.
Our corporate headquarters in Holland, Michigan is housed in a zero-waste facility. That means nothing is sent to a landfill—everything is recycled, composted, or reused.
Sourcing 100% renewable energy is just the beginning. We’ve set even more ambitious goals to reach by 2025. Stay connected here.
Working with visionaries from around the world, we’ve developed some of the best designs in the industry. Not to mention our own in-house design team, who are renowned experts at what they do.
We created Fern with ITO, a multinational industrial design studio. Known for creativity and technical expertise, ITO specializes in high-functioning design.
Working with visionaries from around the world, we’ve developed some of the best designs in the industry. Not to mention our own in-house design team, who are renowned experts at what they do.
We created Fern with ITO, a multinational industrial design studio. Known for creativity and technical expertise, ITO specializes in high-functioning design.
No assembly required. Your chair will be ready to go, right out of the box.
No assembly required. Your chair will be ready to go, right out of the box.
As an individual with a back condition that causes chronic pain (Degenerative Discs), my search for a comfortable office chair both in the office and at home has been harrowing. I’ve fallen victim to the “gaming chair” hype and found myself in a chair that couldn’t even adjust the arms, to a mid-range ergonomic chair from a competitor for around $350. But the Fern Digital Knit is hands down the most comfortable seating I’ve ever had the pleasure to own.
The seat is perfect for me. Not too soft which, believe me, is what you want for something you plan to sit in for an extended period. Too soft a seat and you get what I call the “playground swing” effect, where after a while, the seat hugs the side of your legs too much, limiting movement and cutting off circulation. You can also change the seat tilt AND seat depth while sitting in the chair. Comfortably. You can’t always get that even in some high end brands. Lastly the seat edge is a waterfall design, sloping down and helping reduce any strain under your knee. Seats with a hard edge there tend to cut off circulation to your lower legs. Not so with a waterfall seat.
The arms adjust up/down, forward/back, left/right and will even angle in or out. Didn’t think I’d need that but when using a mobile device where your hands are together, it’s perfect.
Lastly, and most importantly for me, the back. It’s like technological wizardry what they’ve done. It’s like lying back on a cloud that provides support in all the right places. The natural lumbar curve of the chair was actually enough for me to not need the added adjustable lumbar. The one potential drawback I’ve seen is that I don’t see a way to add or remove a lumbar support to an existing chair. Weigh your options and watch plenty of review vids before buying to make sure you will or won’t want the lumbar. Personally, I’m not missing anything by not having it.
Speaking of reviews, the reviews taught me not to go with the headrest. It’s functionally fine but doesn’t seem to add much comfort as it tends to be too firm for a headrest. Without it, the back of the chair is more flexible. One of my favorite features of the back is that if I put the seat back and twist my back in a stretching motion, the chair flexes with me.
If you have the funds set by and you’re wondering if it’s worth it, I can confirm that it is! I got mine in the Editor Blue.
It has been perfect for me. I like to rock in my chairs and this one is in a good position to allow that, but you can lock how far it goes. I also find myself adjusting the resistance way more than with other chairs. It is so easy to make the rocking easier or harder (turn crank) that unlike other chairs I change it depending on what I'm doing. There are absolutely no pressure points. The hugely flexible back ensures that. I don't feel like any additional lumbar support is warranted. I did add some roller blade wheels which I appreciate. I anticipate a lot of butt miles for this chair.
Got this chair a week ago and ordered without ever seeing or sitting in it. It is even better than I imagined. I am 5’3” 125# and I feel like it was custom designed for me. I switch positions a lot and it conforms to however I sit. Even the forward tilt is awesome letting me sit on the edge of my seat. It also looks fantastic. Love the nautical orange.
Thank you for your review
Fern Digital Knit Office Chair
Lovely chair - happy to see that haworth is selling it directly.
Thanks for your review
As an individual with a back condition that causes chronic pain (Degenerative Discs), my search for a comfortable office chair both in the office and at home has been harrowing. I’ve fallen victim to the “gaming chair” hype and found myself in a chair that couldn’t even adjust the arms, to a mid-range ergonomic chair from a competitor for around $350. But the Fern Digital Knit is hands down the most comfortable seating I’ve ever had the pleasure to own.
The seat is perfect for me. Not too soft which, believe me, is what you want for something you plan to sit in for an extended period. Too soft a seat and you get what I call the “playground swing” effect, where after a while, the seat hugs the side of your legs too much, limiting movement and cutting off circulation. You can also change the seat tilt AND seat depth while sitting in the chair. Comfortably. You can’t always get that even in some high end brands. Lastly the seat edge is a waterfall design, sloping down and helping reduce any strain under your knee. Seats with a hard edge there tend to cut off circulation to your lower legs. Not so with a waterfall seat.
The arms adjust up/down, forward/back, left/right and will even angle in or out. Didn’t think I’d need that but when using a mobile device where your hands are together, it’s perfect.
Lastly, and most importantly for me, the back. It’s like technological wizardry what they’ve done. It’s like lying back on a cloud that provides support in all the right places. The natural lumbar curve of the chair was actually enough for me to not need the added adjustable lumbar. The one potential drawback I’ve seen is that I don’t see a way to add or remove a lumbar support to an existing chair. Weigh your options and watch plenty of review vids before buying to make sure you will or won’t want the lumbar. Personally, I’m not missing anything by not having it.
Speaking of reviews, the reviews taught me not to go with the headrest. It’s functionally fine but doesn’t seem to add much comfort as it tends to be too firm for a headrest. Without it, the back of the chair is more flexible. One of my favorite features of the back is that if I put the seat back and twist my back in a stretching motion, the chair flexes with me.
If you have the funds set by and you’re wondering if it’s worth it, I can confirm that it is! I got mine in the Editor Blue.
It has been perfect for me. I like to rock in my chairs and this one is in a good position to allow that, but you can lock how far it goes. I also find myself adjusting the resistance way more than with other chairs. It is so easy to make the rocking easier or harder (turn crank) that unlike other chairs I change it depending on what I'm doing. There are absolutely no pressure points. The hugely flexible back ensures that. I don't feel like any additional lumbar support is warranted. I did add some roller blade wheels which I appreciate. I anticipate a lot of butt miles for this chair.
Got this chair a week ago and ordered without ever seeing or sitting in it. It is even better than I imagined. I am 5’3” 125# and I feel like it was custom designed for me. I switch positions a lot and it conforms to however I sit. Even the forward tilt is awesome letting me sit on the edge of my seat. It also looks fantastic. Love the nautical orange.
Thank you for your review
Fern Digital Knit Office Chair
Lovely chair - happy to see that haworth is selling it directly.
Thanks for your review
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