Haworth

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 your personalized options, and we’ll build your chair to order in Bruce, Mississippi — usually ships within 5 business days.

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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
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    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.
  • Assembled in the USA

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 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.

Shipping, Setup, & Returns

Shipping

Free ground shipping.

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.

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BIFMA Certified
Comfort Award
Sustainably Made
12 year warranty
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GREENGUARD Gold
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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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Michael Adelman
Very comfortable chair with one caveat.

This is one of the most comfortable office chairs I ever sat in. The seat cushion is not too soft, but is comfortable, although I wish it was slightly longer. If I extend it all the way out to create support for my legs in the front (I'm 5'10" about 175 lbs.), there is a noticeable gab between the back and the seat. I ended up not extending the seat all the way in order to avoid the gap. I ordered the optional lumbar support and as a lot of people mentioned it is a bit hard and can only be adjusted up and down. I wish it was a bit softer. Other than that, it is a great chair with a lot of adjustments

Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our Fern Digital Knit Office Chair. We're so glad to hear that you find it to be one of the most comfortable office chairs you've ever sat in. We appreciate your feedback about the seat cushion and will definitely take it into consideration for future improvements. We understand your concern about the gap between the back and seat when fully extended and will pass this along to our product development team. Thank you for also mentioning the optional lumbar support - we will make sure to pass on your feedback about its firmness. We're happy to hear that overall, you are enjoying the chair and its many adjustable features. Thank you for choosing Haworth!

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Barb Gardetto
Fantastic Office Chair

The Fern Chair is comfortable, conforms to the body, and allows you to sit straight forward instead of leaning in uncomfortable positions.

Thank you for your positive review of the Fern Mesh Office Chair! We are glad to hear that it has provided you with comfort and support while sitting at your desk. Our goal is to create ergonomic and stylish chairs that promote good posture and we are thrilled that the Fern Chair has achieved that for you. Thank you for choosing our product and we hope it continues to serve you well.

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John C
Great chair

I love the Fern chair. I used them at work and needed something better for my home office. The adjustments are great. My only comment would be that the 4d arms can move out of place easily but that it minor. Additionally, I had a shipping issue and Haworth made it right very quickly. Added points for their customer service. I was happy with their service so I also bought a Breck chair for my daughter.

Thank you for your positive review of the Fern Office Chair! We are thrilled to hear that it has been a great addition to your home office and that you appreciate its adjustments. We apologize for any inconvenience with the 4d arms, but we are glad to hear that our customer service team was able to quickly resolve any issues for you. We hope your daughter enjoys her new Breck chair as well. Thank you for choosing Haworth!

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Dylan
Well earned top review

All it took was sitting in one locally before ordering two that night when returning home.
We had been on a months long search and knew within a few minutes sitting in the various Haworth chairs we’d found what we sought in the fern.
The tilt seat, lumber, 4D arms [and headrest] are key to making this chair so comfortable in so many positions. The recline stops and tension adjustment are thoughtful and perfect for someone who likes to recline and sit upright.
Opted for the digital knit due to its slight increase in padding and cooler climate. The leather is beautiful however I feel for this purpose the fabric is the stronger choice.

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review for our Fern Office Chair. We are thrilled to hear that you found the perfect fit for your needs and that our chair exceeded your expectations. Our team at Haworth takes great pride in creating comfortable and functional chairs, and we are happy to hear that you appreciate the tilt seat, lumbar support, 4D arms, and headrest features of the Fern.

We also agree that the recline stops and tension adjustment are important for finding the perfect sitting position. We are glad that the digital knit option worked well for you and provided extra padding and a cooler experience. Thank you for choosing our Fern and we hope it continues to meet all your needs.

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Dylan
Well earned top review

All it took was sitting in one locally before ordering two that night when returning home.
We had been on a months long search and knew within a few minutes sitting in the various Haworth chairs we’d found what we sought in the fern.
The tilt seat, lumber, 4D arms [and headrest] are key to making this chair so comfortable in so many positions. The recline stops and tension adjustment are thoughtful and perfect for someone who likes to recline and sit upright.
Opted for the digital knit due to its slight increase in padding and cooler climate. The leather is beautiful however I feel for this purpose the fabric is the stronger choice.

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a positive and detailed review. We are thrilled to hear that you found the perfect fit with our Fern Digital Knit Office Chair. We take great pride in providing the best possible comfort and functionality for our customers, and your feedback means a lot to us. We hope you continue to enjoy your chairs for many years to come!

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