Fern

By Haworth Design Studio & ITO Design

The Fern desk chair is easy, natural and unhindered. Inspired by nature, it is in tune with your every move.

Fern overview

Grounded in extensive ergonomic research, Fern’s design puts the person at the centre with ergonomic innovations that provide total back support, edgeless comfort, and free movement.

The result is a next-generation sitting experience that is distinctively responsive to each person. The chair works with you, not against you so you can sit better, work better, and feel better in today’s changing workplace.

Features
- Wave Suspension™ system , 3-point mechanism with back-stop in 5 position
- Flexible backrest instead of torsional rigidity
- Optional height-adjustable lumbar support, Forward tilt, headrest and coat hanger
Options
- Arm: Fog or Black Plastic
- Base: Aluminium powder coated in Titanium, Structured Black or polished Aluminium
- Upholstery Seat/Back: European Colour Collection
Certificates and Awards
- Certificate - FIRA: structural safety
- Certificate - GreenGuard
- Certificate - GreenGuard Gold
- Certificate - GS safety
- Award - German Design award
- Certificate - FEMB: Level 3
Manufacturing location
- Germany

Downloads

Product marketing

Fern product sheet Fern Smart Choice brochure

Sustainability & Certificates

Seating certificate - Level 3, FEMB Fern - German Design award Fern certificate - GreenGuard Fern certificate - GS safety Fern - certificate - fire retardancy Fern certificate - FIRA Fern environmental data sheet Fern certificate - GreenGuard Gold

Technical information

Fern user instructions Fern user instructions

Sit Well

Fern accommodates the diverse working population with new levels of all-day comfort, regardless of size, posture, or work mode. Research-driven, Fern’s ergonomic innovations provide total back support and respond to your every movement.

Work Well

With Fern, more comfort means less distraction. As you move or change posture, Fern works with you, not against you, so you can stay focused on the tasks at hand. With no hard outer frame, Fern has a soft and pliable edge that won’t jar you or limit your movement.

Feel Well

Fern provides a comfortable, engaging sitting experience that creates good feelings, keeping you balanced and centered in your chair. Its approachable design is less machine, more human, with mechanics discreetly integrated into the warm, residential aesthetic.