Fern

Haworth

By Haworth Design Studio & ITO Design

Inspired by fern fronds, Fern offers total back support with Haworth’s patented Wave Suspension system. Fern merges biomimicry with technical research to offer solid ergonomic comfort while remaining soft and flexible. Moving naturally with you, Fern provides precise adjustments like 4D arms, lumbar support, height, seat depth, forward tilt, and multi-position backstops.

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Fern Overview

Inspired by the natural flexibility of a fern frond, Fern distributes weight as you move to help relieve pressure. At the core of its design is our patented Wave Suspension system, which cradles the spine to provide maximum comfort.

Fern’s ergonomic design is informed by our long-term partnership with the Human Performance Institute at Western Michigan University, where we conduct comfort studies with experts in biomechanics, physical therapy, and kinesiology.

Fern is not only good for your health – it is also responsibly made. Fern is GREENGUARD Gold certified, European LEVEL 3 certified, and is 99% recyclable. And if you choose the digital knit upholstery option, Fern will feature zero-waste knit-to-fit fabric.

    • Wave Suspension™ system , 3-point mechanism with 1 back-lock and 4 back-stop positions.
    • Flexible backrest instead of torsional rigidity
    • Optional height-adjustable lumbar support, Forward tilt, headrest (except for Fern Digital Knit) and coat hanger
    • Arm: Fog or Black Plastic
    • Base: Aluminium powder coated in Titanium, Structured Black or polished Aluminium
    • Upholstery Seat/Back: European Colour Collection
    • Certificate - FIRA: structural safety
    • Certificate - GS safety
    • Award - German Design award
    • Certificate - FEMB: Level 3
    • Award - Neocon Silver For Innovation
    • Environmental Product Declaration Verified
    • LS Fire
    • Poland
Haworth Fern Task chair in shades of blue upholstery with swivel base, wheels and ergonomic design Haworth Fern Task chair in blue upholstery as seen from the side view Haworth Fern Task chair in blue upholstery back view Haworth Fern Task chair in brown seen at an angle

Revit Files

Individual Family Files

Fern - Task Chair

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266MB

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Product marketing

Seating Leadership - Work anywhere, Sit everywhere Fern Smart Choice brochure Fern Sales Presentation Fern product sheet

Sustainability & Certificates

Fern certificate - GreenGuard Gold Fern - German Design award Fern certificate - GreenGuard Fern environmental product declaration Fern - certificate - fire retardancy Fern certificate - FIRA Fern certificate - GS safety Fern certificate - 1IM fire retardancy Seating certificate - Level 3, FEMB Fern environmental data sheet

Technical information

Fern User Guide

Miscellaneous

Office chair comparison table

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.

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SEAT ERGONOMICS

Weight Capacity

Pneumatic Height

Seat Forward Tilt

Seat Depth Adjustment

Seat Pad

Armrest

BACK ERGONOMICS

Recline Mechanism

Tension Control

Back Stop/ Lock

Height-adjustable Lumbar

Asymmetric Lumbar Adjustment

SUSTAINABILITY / CERTIFICATION

Recycled Content

Recyclability

GreenGuard Certificate

GreenGuard Gold Certificate

FEMB level® Certification

GS Sign / Type

Fern

< 150kg

40 - 53cm (Type A) 42 - 54cm (Type B)

✔

+80mm

Standard / Fire Resistant

4D, 1D, Fixed

3 point synchro

Standard

Lock in front and 4 back stop position

✔

-

33%

99%

✔

✔

level 3

Type A / Type B according to EN 1335-1:2020

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Zody II

< 150kg

40 - 53cm | 43 - 59cm (Dual posture)

✔

+70mm

Standard / Fire Resistant

4D

3 point synchro

Standard

Lock in front and 5 back stop position

-

PAL™

TBC

TBC

TBC

TBC

-

Type A according to EN 1335-1:2020

Zody LX

<150kg

40 - 53cm | 43 - 59cm (Dual posture)

✔

+70mm

Standard / Fire Resistant

4D

3 point synchro

Standard

Lock in front and 5 back stop position

✔

-

TBC

TBC

-

-

-

Type A according to EN 1335-1:2020

Zody

< 150kg

41 - 53cm

✔

+70mm

Standard / Fire Resistant Technogel Soft Lite

4D, 1D

3 point synchro

Standard

Lock in front and 5 back stop position

-

PAL™

27%

99%

✔

✔

level 3

Type B according to EN 1335-1:2002