Why the Very chair is popular pre-owned
The Haworth Very was designed as a simple, good-looking chair that works for a wide range of people and rooms. It is lighter in appearance than many executive-style task chairs, which makes it easy to fit into tight open-plan layouts and conference rooms without the space feeling crowded.
Because it was widely used across task, conference and side seating, companies often bought it in large numbers. That means used Haworth Very chairs tend to come to market in matched groups, which is good news if you are outfitting a whole team.
Configurations you will run into
Not every Very chair is the same chair. Before you compare prices or grades, confirm which version you are looking at.
| Choice | Options | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| Back | Mesh or upholstered | Mesh breathes and wears quietly. Upholstery is softer but shows fading and pilling sooner. |
| Arms | Armless, fixed or adjustable | Adjustable arms suit full-day desk work. Armless chairs tuck under tables and benching more easily. |
| Controls | Basic to more adjustable | More adjustments suit dedicated desks. Simpler controls suit shared and conference use. |
| Use type | Task, conference or side | Task versions roll and adjust. Side versions are for guest seating and meeting rooms. |
| Base | Different finishes | Polished or lighter finishes show scuffs more than dark bases, which affects grading. |
A, B and C grades on a Very chair
Office Station grades every pre-owned chair on a three-level scale. All three grades are functional chairs. The difference is cosmetic, and on a Very that usually shows up in four places: the back material, the seat, the arms and the base.
Grade A: like new
Mesh is taut with no snags, upholstery is clean and even in color, and the base shows little or no scuffing. Choose A for client-facing areas and conference rooms where chairs are on display.
Grade B: very good
Expect light signs of use, such as faint scuffs on the base or slight wear on arm pads. Mesh has no tears. For most offices, B is the sweet spot between appearance and value.
Grade C: good
The chair works as it should but shows its history. You may see faded upholstery, worn arm pads or noticeable base scuffs. C makes sense for training rooms, overflow seating and budget-driven rollouts.
Pre-purchase checklist for used Very chairs
- Mesh tension and edges. Press the center of a mesh back. It should spring back evenly, with no sagging or fraying at the frame.
- Seat height. Raise the seat fully and sit for a minute. No sinking.
- Recline. Lean back through the range. Listen for creaks or clicks, and make sure tension adjustment is noticeable.
- Arm function. On adjustable arms, check every setting and look for cracked pads.
- Casters. Roll on a hard floor. Casters should turn freely and not flat-spot.
- Consistency across the lot. Line up a few chairs. Check that color, arm style and base finish match if uniformity matters.
- Floor type. Hard-floor and carpet casters behave differently. Tell us your flooring so the chairs roll properly.
Choosing a grade room by room
You do not have to buy one grade for the whole office. Splitting grades by room is often the smartest way to stretch a seating budget while keeping the spaces people see looking sharp.
- Boardroom and client meeting rooms: grade A, since chairs are on display and used in a visible row.
- Dedicated desks: grade B, where people care most about how the chair works, not a faint scuff on the base.
- Huddle rooms and touchdown desks: grade B or C, depending on how often clients pass through.
- Training rooms and overflow: grade C, where durability and headcount matter more than appearance.
Keeping the same chair family across all of those rooms maintains a consistent look even when grades differ, because the silhouette stays the same.
Planning a Very chair order
Start with a seat count by use: dedicated desks, shared desks, conference seats and guest seats. Then note how many of each group must match. Send that list with your preferred grade to hello@officestation.com, and we will tell you what inventory can cover it.
If you are also setting up workstations, free space planning comes with our cubicle projects, and you can price stations with the cubicle quote builder. For a more heavily adjustable Haworth chair, compare the Zody. For budget-first multi-shift seating, the Improv is worth a look.
Buying pre-owned from an independent reseller
Office Station is an independent reseller of pre-owned designer furniture, not an authorized Haworth dealer. Manufacturer warranties generally do not transfer to pre-owned chairs, which is why we grade condition openly and encourage the checks above. You can see our wider range of pre-owned office furniture or contact us with questions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Haworth Very chair best suited for?
The Very is a versatile, lighter-profile task chair. It works well at open-plan desks, in conference rooms and at touchdown spaces where you want a consistent look without a bulky chair. Side and conference versions also exist in the same family.
Should I choose a mesh or upholstered back?
Mesh backs breathe better and tend to show wear less, which helps in warm offices. Upholstered backs feel softer and hide small marks well but can fade or pill. Both are common in the pre-owned market.
What do the A, B and C grades mean for a Very chair?
Grade A is like new, grade B is very good with light cosmetic wear, and grade C is good, fully usable with more visible wear. All grades are functional. The grade mostly reflects the mesh or fabric, the arms and the base finish.
Does a pre-owned Very chair include the manufacturer warranty?
Generally no. Office Station is an independent reseller, not an authorized Haworth dealer, and manufacturer warranties generally do not transfer to pre-owned furniture.
Can I mix Very task chairs with Very conference chairs?
Yes, and many offices do. Using the same family across task and conference seating keeps a consistent look. Just confirm the controls and base style of each lot, since conference versions are often simpler.
