Haworth

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
    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.
  • 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 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.

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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“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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Reviews

Customer Reviews

Based on 608 reviews
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Dennis Schaefer
Excellent chair

This is an excellent chair. I got it without the separate lumbar support which I think was a good choice because the integrated standard lumbar support is great and absolutely sufficient in my opinion. The built quality of the chair is very good overall. I also like that it comes fully assembled and you just take it out of the box and enjoy it.

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Darwin
Very comfortable

My son recently bought the same chair for his home office. I tried sitting on it and moving around and was very impressed. So, I decide to buy one despite the price being a litlle on the high side for me. But over the years I bought several office chairs and they all failed within a few years I normally do not write reviews especially for durable goods. Most manufacturers would love to review their products immediately after delivery because that is when the least amount of problems and failures happen. Most people in general write good reviews. That is why you are bombarded with reminders continuously because you have nothing bad to writw yet. Despite my hesitation, I decided to write one on comfort, appearance and functionality. Chair looks great and it is very comfortable. Most adjustments are easy. I was able to find the best settings in minutes and never changed them. It is relatively light weight; moving around the house is easy. I cannot comment on durability and quality yet. Many of my previous chairs were also good at the beginning, They all failed miserably. Word on those issues will come after long term use.

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review for the Fern Office Chair. We're glad to hear that you find the chair to be very comfortable and that it met your expectations in terms of appearance and functionality.

We understand your hesitation in writing a review for durable goods, and we appreciate your honesty in addressing your concerns about long term durability and quality. We can assure you that our team puts a lot of effort into creating high-quality and long-lasting products.

We hope that the Fern Office Chair continues to serve you well in the years to come. If you ever have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Your satisfaction is our top priority.

Thank you again for choosing Haworth!

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Ningke

So far so good. Hope this will be a good long term investment

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Marek Walaszczyk
Great ergonomic chair

Very comfortable with a nice slim look.

Hi there, thank you for leaving a review for our Fern Executive Chair! We're glad to hear that you find it great and comfortable, with a slim and ergonomic design. We aim to provide our customers with top-quality products, so we're happy to know that you're satisfied with your purchase. Happy Sitting :)

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Scott

Epic chair. Worth the money in all aspects.

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