Haworth Fern Review: Best Ergonomic Office Chair
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- čas přidán 4. 07. 2024
- If you're a designer or a work from homie in general who spends hours at your computer each day, you need to be sitting in an office chair that's good for your back. What's good, y'all? I'm Marshall Fox and in this video, I'm giving you my thoughts on the Haworth Fern Ergonomic Office Chair which is often compared to the Herman Miller Embody. This is my first official "CZcamsy" type video outside of the "Marshall Law" talking head piece so if you enjoy it, please consider subscribing. Peace.
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0:00 Intro
0:40 Thanks, Zuck (Backstory & Research)
1:32 Price Modern
2:32 Delivery
2:50 Features
4:03 Annoyed
4:36 Jayce jaycing around
4:48 Final thoughts
5:47 Post credits scene
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I'm Marshall Fox and I help designers take their freelance game from Good to GOAT. Join my free design community for feedback, networking and support at www.good2goat.com. Over the past 5 years, I've built a very successful freelance graphic design business helping Speakers show up online like they show up on stage. I now work with a very select number of high-performing Speakers, Authors, Coaches and Consultants with a track record of success. If you're interested in working with me, visit www.120designstudio.com/contact
When I'm not creating content or pixel peeping, I'm slaying Zombies on Call of Duty with my wife or having a giggle fest with our four little foxes. Well, 1 big and 3 small lol. Jr's almost a teenager. Okay bye.
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I work at Haworth and your video is making the rounds! :-) Great production value and presentation. Awesome work Marshall and thank you for the review!
Hey Dan!! That’s awesome, please tell the team I said hey!
Dan DeMaan! This video is a work of art! I'm looking at Embody's, Gesture's and all the other 'top' brands. Then I came across the Fern, then this video... this video SOLD it to me! However, I'm in EU and Marshall Fox's amazing choice of fabrics is not available here. Is there no way you guys in USA can give EU a kick up the arse so they have these amazing fabric options? Is there any magic you can guys can do for me? We need to make his colour option a set option cause it's so damned stylish :D :D
@@Zursen hey brother! This is definitely the comment of the week 😂🤣😂🤣 I noticed that too, they only seem to have that black on black option for you guys over there 😖
@@themarshallfox Post me your chair man, I'll post you my lovely Ikea one in Black on Black mesh with some fake leather thrown in for free!!!! Honestly tho bro, your vid was 10/10 amazing. The production, ur setup.... everything! Keep on keeping on man!
@@Zursen You know how I feel about leather hahaha. Thanks again man!
never before have I been so *riveted* to a chair review. This was amazing, Marshall - loved it!
Riveted?? I'll take it! Thanks, Doc, that means a lot. Following the lead of peeps like you on here man.
A furniture store or any PR firm needs to hire you pronto!!! 😍 You could sell anything.
Bro, your room setup as a whole is legit one of the nicest I've seen. I love it! And thanks for the great (and entertaining) review of this chair. I've been on the fence between this and the Steelcase Leap v2 or Gesture, but I think I'm gonna go with the Fern now after watching this.
Thanks brother! I'm working on a full office tour next. It's a beast cuz I have a lot going on in here lol. I appreciate you.
I've seen over 100 chair reviews, and dude, this is the most creative, personal, and beautiful video I've ever seen.
Mannn, that’s incredible. Thank you, truly! *Insert Steve Carrell crying tears of happiness GIF*
Hey Aaron! I hope you're well, I finally put out the full office tour vid: czcams.com/video/cJqym4_KTn8/video.html
As a person who is all about researching before purchasing, I always appreciate an engaging product review. Shared on LinkedIn. Great work homie.
Thanks so much! I just found out this video was spreading on LinkedIn lol
Thank you Marshall for such a great Fern review!!! I also work for Haworth and have shared this via LinkedIn and Twitter-- great work!
Thanks Emma! I’m overwhelmed by the response from the Haworth team, I was not expecting that!
Love this! I've worked at Haworth for 41 years, love my Zody at home but miss my Fern in the office! Maybe I need to buy one, too! Thanks for the plug, dude! That was sweet!
41 years?? Wow! Thanks so much for watching, I'm honored!
Awesome video man. I'm a graphic designer at Haworth and I gotta say love this video. Well done bro.
Wow, thanks bro! That's so dope!
This is an amazing video Marshall, the delivery, the production, the banter - everything is sick!
Yath, thanks man, that means a lot!!
I love this review.
My team and I chose these for one of our corporate offices we built out after Covid. Then decided to have them as our standard for our next office build out as well. Based on employee feedback. The employees love them, I love them and I'm very happy with the purchase, customer service and warranty.
Love the quality of this video and your humour. And thank you for showing how you leaned back for a nap even without a headrest. I always thought I needed a head rest and now I'm not so sure
Thanks! I just released an updated video (Long Term Review) czcams.com/video/UeNBIhozFcM/video.html
Dude... Literally the best produced office chair review video I've ever seen. Makes me want to buy the Fern just because of how crispy and pro this video is. Can't wait for whatever video you do next.
Man, I'm honored, thank you! I'm working on a full office tour video now.
Hey Nick! Hope all is well! I finally dropped another vid! : czcams.com/video/cJqym4_KTn8/video.html
I used to sit in a Haworth Soji chair before Covid and it was super comfortable. I would sometimes sit for multiple hours at a time and didn't even realize it because how supportive it was! Haworth chairs are the best! I would like to order a Fern for my home office. Thanks, Marshall, for the awesome review!
Thanks so much! I wanna try out some other Haworth chairs.
Great review! Love how you incorporated humour into the video while still covering a ton of detail and background.
Thanks so much! I appreciate it!
The best chair review I’ve ever seen on CZcams wow had to subscribe I commend you’re editing story telling scripting all that you’re goated bro ✊🏿
Thank you my guy! Much appreciated!
I really like your style! I was already almost sure to buy this chair, and your video made my final decision. if they don't pay you, they should, because the ad is top notch!
LOVED this video, I shared it on my own FB page as well as our company BCinteriors and Twitter pages. Keep it up!
Wow, thanks so much, Celeste!
That chair is fire! I’ve been looking for one. Love the video man, great quality. My favorite was the black and white ikea chair footage 🤣🤣🤣
Chillll haha. Thanks for tuning in Missy! I appreciate you! #Good2GoatFam
I love your editing style bro, it really keeps my attention on your videos in their entirety🙌🏽
Hey Julian, thank you man! I put a lot of time into these videos and I’m still new at it so I’m glad it’s being appreciated!!
Dude, this was the most fun I’ve had watching a CZcams video. Seriously, keep creating!!! Subbed
I appreciate you, Mark!
Awesome video and review! I worked at Haworth and then at a Haworth dealer in Chicago. It’s Amazing how far office furniture has come since then.
Wow, thank you so much! I'm honored!
Stumbled upon your video and instantly subscribed after seeing the quality in just the first minute!!
Welcome aboard! Thanks so much!
thanks dude. great review and you sold me on this, hahaha on zuck and his privacy busting
This is a great review and I dig your vibe. I appreciate the dad shoutouts too. Well done.
Thanks man!
WOW!! I've known you all your life and brag on you all the time. I know your creative side with graphics and you're a great speaker. Natural, authentic, funny, great storyteller. I love what you do. You're the dope designer goat in the making!! Love you. Your proud of you Auntie!
Thank you, Auntie! This comment made my day! Love you!
Awesome video! A video this detailed was what I needed to pull the trigger, I finally received mine yesterday. So damn good, thanks for the info!
Hey Tony! No doubt my man, How are you liking it?
@@themarshallfox man, I love this chair, seriously game changer from the $100 dlls chair I had from Amazon. Everytime I get up or I sit again "damn this is comfy" goes through my mind. Yesterday I fell asleep on it accidentally lol. I also bought it without lumbar support or headrests, I'm still thinking how would it feel with them... I didn't have the chance to go and try them before like you.
Bro such a great video! I think you convinced me on the Fern. First time watching one of your videos and won’t be the last.
Thanks, Matt! I've got some cool stuff coming... finally.
This is the first video of yours I've watched and I am immediately subscribing. I love how you edit your content, super cool.
Hey Leny! Thanks so much!
The production value of this video is absolutely amazing! Also, very nice looking chair.
Hey brother, thanks for stopping by! I appreciate you!
Such a great video! Happy to have found this channel!
Thanks, Caleb! I'm happy to have you here!
Best production I've seen on CZcams.. period! Geezus.
Too kind bro! Thank you. #Good2GoatFam
What a fantastic review! I watched it after walking back from testing the chair live at a local dealer. It was like you described my conversation with the salesperson! This chair is amazing and I’ll be ordering one later today.
Hey John! That’s awesome, did you end up ordering one?
@@themarshallfox I am working on pricing one with a local dealer - finalizing the specs and colors. Stoked!
Nice!
I definitely needed a review like this, so I thank you for that but to hear you're from Baltimore TEW! I had to subscribe🙌🏽
Ayyyyee!
Loved you video. I also have two Fern chairs, one at work and one I bought for myself at home. I also bought one for my daughter!
3 Ferns!! Super cool! Thanks for watching!
Your work is underrated bro. This video was hilarious and informative.
I appreciate it!
This is a high quality video my dude!
I appreciate it Liam!
I am a huge Fern lover and we you get it, you get it! Thank you for the amazing review and I love the Ferns Sexy back and support so Sexional is my new favorate word. All of us at Haworth are sharing this with everyone we know, nothing is more powerful than a truly authentic video like this! Also Jace is adorable we should hire him to be in all our photo shoots, my daughter does the same spin in my Fern chair.
NC in the house!
Yes, there's nothing else like it... at least not that I've seen. And thank you! I'll have to speak to Jayce's agent, but she should be down 😂😂😂
I must say, this is the best review I’ve ever seen. I actually work at the plant they make the fern chairs and have assembled the seats and backs.
Awesome, Thanks so much!
Is this the digital knit version on the back?
Looking for chairs and stumbled on this vid. Great video dude I love it. You, the set, it's great👏
Kev! Thank you man!
Awesome review Marshall! I work for Haworth as well and you have gained another subscriber 😀
Thanks, Katie!
So glad I found your channel, so dope! Keep going
Thank you! Will do! Welcome to the pack!
Great video, I set up the Fern chairs in the video at 4:07 in the Haworth Corporate Test Lab
Wowwww, I need an autograph, sir! That's too cool, thanks so much!
Underrated AF channel. Found you from Haworth website. Awesome!!!!
Thanks! I'm dropping a new video on Friday. It's the full office tour.
Hey man, I finally released that full office tour: czcams.com/video/cJqym4_KTn8/video.html
Thank you for the review, it was hard to look for one before I purchased the vegan leather one. Does not disappoint for the back tilt.
Great video man! I just ordered one myself for 1344 CAD, which in my opinion was a steal of a deal, I could not say no! It was between the gesture, embody or this, I am glad I got the fern.
Welcome to the Fern fam! I hope you love it as much as I do.
Haha! You’re the only one with the best review!🤙🏼
Facebook hit me up the same way, then went straight to CZcams and BAM! Dad bod is digging this chair.😏🤣🤙🏼
Thanks, Joey! Yes I still get ads from
them to this day lol.
My wife just got one and it's incredible! Great review man! I have the Haworth Zody. Amazing brand!
Hey Joseph! Thanks for watching man! Proud to be a part of the family!
Recently my hardcore gaming friends and I purchased this chair. By fair the best advantage of the chair is that it doesn’t force you to sit up straight. It just feels so natural. Us gaming nerds put in a lot hours on the chair and we can confirm dollar for dollar this is the best chair for gaming.
Niiiice! Man, I’m sure. My 12 year old likes to use my fern as a gaming chair from time to time. You have it with the headrest or without?
@@themarshallfox No Headrest, but the back support is amazing
I’m seriously so inspired by your production quality Marshall. Your videos are goals. Thanks for making this review of a chair so engaging!!! Also, LOL at the CZcams plaque placeholder. Pretty sure you’re going to get a real one VERY soon.
Thanks again Annie! I appreciate you!
Agreed to everything Annie said!
@@rabiakhans3518 Thanks Rabia!
Hey Annie! I hope you're well, I finally put out another video: czcams.com/video/cJqym4_KTn8/video.html Thanks for your support!
@@themarshallfox I am your number 1 fan.
Great video Marshall! Haworth Fern for the win!
Thanks, Austin!
Incredible review and video! Thanks!
Thanks so much!
Good vibes. Love the review! Need to turn my office room into something similar to yours, looks relaxing. Subbed
Thanks so much! The full office tour is coming soon!
Bro, this is a sick video. Shout out from the PTYA crew. I'm actually looking into buying one of these now :))
My man! I appreciate you brother #PTYAFam
I’ve never heard a chair review mention fart muffler ability and I’m absolutely dead now 😂
😂🤣😂🤣
Have an aeron but considering returning it and checking out the fern, it just speaks to me. Love your video, absolutely great work my friend! Also a member of the skinny fat family 💪
Thanks man! I’d sit it one first before you return it.. just to be sure.
Awesome . One of the best review for any chair.
Hey Arpit, thanks man!
Really good video overview
Thanks Man!
Thanks for the review and insights!
No problem, thanks so much for watching!
Found your video through the PTYA community. Great job on the video!!
Thank you man! #PTYAFam
My Embody arrives tomorrow but I loved this video! If the Embody doesn't work out I'm trying one of these.
Mannn Iet me borrow it for a comparison lol. I was close to going that route
I work at a Haworth Dealer here in Houston, FMG! This is the best review ever. I also love the Fern!
That's super dope! Thanks for watching!
I need to come by and check out this chair in person! Where in Houston are you guys located? I'm up in Spring
@@missirey We are located in the Galleria Area. Please call us and schedule a time to test drive the chair.713-585-7896
man this is inspiring to watch. You're a natural man. Keep it up!
Thanks Aaron, I appreciate it brother.
@@themarshallfox I gotta get some of that "Marshal Fox" vibe in my vids....... "The Fox Vibe!" ahah teach me oh wise one...
@@letsjaywalk Hahaha You've got it man!
This is a dope review, mate!
And I gotta say that your production quality is outta this world! Keep up the good work, bruh!
Here's to more subscribers and watch time. Hahaha...
Thanks bro, I appreciate you! I def need that watch time haha #Good2GoatFam. Y'all in here strong this morning!
How many times did I laugh in this video?
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 awesome review mate, pace was unreal and heaps of personality injection!
Wow, thanks Craig! I still need that neck routine as you can see lol
@@themarshallfox hahaha
Damn man, with the quality of your videos and your charisma I expected to see you with 10k+ subscribers, you're really flying under the radar. You deserve way more subs and views.
Edit: Seems like everyone in the comments works for Haworth haha, I don't and it's kind of weird reading them, but love the review regardless
Man, i'm honored... truly. And lol regarding Haworth comments lol. This video definitely caught fire within their company 😂😅It's a good handful but not everybody 😂😂
Hey butts, I finally put another video out: czcams.com/video/cJqym4_KTn8/video.html
@@themarshallfox nice I'll cheggit
Yo! Crazy good video!!! I’m sold, And this company needs to use you video as an official ad.
Thanks Foof! They have since then lol. store.haworth.com
I like the colors on your chair a lot!
Thank you!
Love the vid! Was there a reason you decided to go no headrest? Does that neck pillow you had in the vid do a pretty good job of compensating for the lack of headrest while reclined?
What a great review, very helpful, Thank you!
You're Welcome! Thanks for watching!
This was so helpful! Good looks! Great job
Thanks, Jordan!
Thanks Jordan!
1st!!! Before this video his 1 million views!!! Another super dope video!!!!🔥🔥🔥
Ayyyeee thanks bro!! Keep leading the way!
Well done video... We love it. we like this chair. "It's really for my back" LOL!
Haha thanks so much!
Another employee of Haworth here, but there is also a "knit" version, which allows for logos and the like to be customized onto the chairs. A little known secret is that this chair is also a certified "gaming chair" and it was a product I purchased for personal use within the first few months of working at the company, highly recommend.
I have the digital knit... is it that version? Does Haworth Customize those with logos? I didn't even know gaming chairs could be certified, that's dope! My son uses it as a gaming chair from time to time.
I rate this vid Fire out of 10. I'm on the Haworth BD team, and this was an like+share.
🤯🤯 Crazy!!! Much appreciated brother. 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Hey man! I finally put the full office tour vid out: czcams.com/video/cJqym4_KTn8/video.html
Very nice review. Also, you are very well spoken and maroon and blue are excellent colors.
Thank you!! Yes it’s my favorite color scheme though I’m not as hardcore about it as I was when this video was filmed lol
Yooo, love everything about your channel after one video. Seem like a super dope dude, instant sub.
Eric, thank you my brother!
I love this video. Haworth needs to pay you a commission. You totally sold it!
Thanks so much Zelisa! They actually reached out to me. We’ll see what happens 🤔😃
The lumbar support, or by Haworth's term "push pillow", is meant to make the back better conform to your curve. If you find this chair making your shoulder or upper back fatiguing, adjust the lumbar pillow until your upper back feel relaxed.
Nice. I’ve had my Fern without the push pillow since November with no issues. That’s good to know, though. Thanks, Charles!
really great video. thank you for giving another alternative
Thank you bro
The best chair! Of course it is I work for Haworth! It's like sitting on a cloud and it's good looking too 😉 #sexional. Enjoy your chair Marshall, look fabulous in your cool setting!
Thanks Jackie!! Yes! I've been loving it for the past few months, I'm just getting around to doing this video lol. Thanks for watching!
Great review man! very refreshing and it was easy to digest if that make any sense LOL
I feel you brother, thanks so much!
So it in 6ft2 would the seat depth be too short? (Also UK is frustrating only 1 pre-made option in black) but reviews say the depth may be too short
Excellent content -- you're very easy to watch! Keep at it man
Thanks, will do!
Hey Marshall, I saw some reviews online saying the digital knit chairs have a rough texture in the seat that is uncomfortable when sitting in it with shorts. Have you experienced anything like that? I'm debating on which Fern to go with.
The digital knit fabric is very rough, I imagine that's because they want it to be durable. If you're worried about the texture, I'd go with a different seating fabric. I love my fern, i'm 6'8". My only complaint is the seat gap in the seat pan, but everything else is 10/10. Back support, adjustability, etc.
You should be glad you got it when you did! It's up to almost $1,500 on their website as of yesterday after their "sale" ends. Almost twice as much as when you initially made the purchase.
I didn’t know that! Thanks for sharing. Good luck on your chair hunt!
Member of the dad bod brotherhood just hollering to say thanks for the detailed review! I'm almost ready to pull the trigger 😅
Hey Nicolas! Thanks, man! Did you decide to grab one?
For anyone interested in this chair, I have one right now and I’d say it’s good for those who like to lean all the way back. But for people who sit up or forward, the back support is very mediocre and not reflecting the price of it. It’s not like an aeron that holds you up.
Also, get the digital knit for comfort. The mesh option is not comfortable whatsoever if you want a more cushioned feel.
For those who need it for lumbar support, do not get this chair at all. It has some of the least effective lumbar support I’ve seen out of a chair in this price range. The overall back support is very poor for sitting up or slightly leaning forward. But it’s fantastic for those who like to lean back a bit.
Personally, I like to be up or slightly forward (that’s just how I feel engaged in whatever I’m doing). So it’s been pretty bad for me (albeit looking better than any other chair by far).
But also if you don’t have very bad back pain, this is still a good chair just due to the price and aesthetic.
Haworth chairs have seriously good ergonomics. I'd never heard of them until a former employer bought their Zody model for everyone in the office and it was so comfortable that I got rid of the Herman Miller Aeron I had in my home office and found a Zody to replace it. Not as sexy as your chair, but with many of the same features and I even found one on craigslist for like $100!
I hear great things about the Zody! You got a crazy good deal.
funny, im trying to replace my aeron. its good for my back but the seat feels too firm for my comfort. doesnt let you relax. helps to have a footrest so its easy to slightly lean back. i'll keep it when my back feels out of whack, but looking for a cushiony padded chair now.
Never heard of this company before so thanks for the video. Loved the review esp. the personal touches and experiences e.g. it muffles better than leather, lol! Definitely good to know.
No problem! Thanks for tuning in! I hadn’t heard of it either until the facebook algorithm got into my thoughts and google searches lol
They are contemporaries of Herman Miller, founded in the 1940's in Michigan.
i bought this chair thanks for the review. also nice video production and i like ur colors
Thanks so much! Which configuration did you get?
@@themarshallfox just the basic black chair but I’ll get a custom chair one day ;)
Would the headrest model be better for sleeping in the chair? I tend to take a lot of naps in my work chair.
I'm not sure! The headrest seemed to be kind of firm so I went without it.
Great, informative video! I'm currently doing research for a new office chair. I've been working from home for almost 2 years now. I really like the Fern, but it's a little pricey for me right now and I'm not that worried about aesthetics, just good lumbar support. I'm looking into purchasing the Zody... trying to find a used one, but if not, I'm waiting for a Haworth sale. You have a fabulous setup!
Thank you! I think they’re having 15% off sale right now. If you’re not worried about aesthetics, try the Aeron. People love that.
@@themarshallfox Come on lol, the Aeron is not objectively an ugly chair. There are more ppl out there who like the way it looks, and unlike any other office chair in the world it's literally featured in a museum. Aesthetics are subjective tbh, because I love the way this chair looks.
@@StardustLegacyFighter You’re right about that. That chair is an icon. It’s just ugly to ME. I’m a designer by trade so I like form AND function. To each his own.
If you're in Michigan Haworth has an outlet in Holland where they sell returned Ferns for 305$.
Hey bro excellent video! because of it I ordered a fern as well and its easily the best chair ive ever had. Also what is that foot rest your using? looks like a giant ball of yarn and comfy
Welcome to the Fern fam! Glad it’s working out for you. The footrest: Search Knitted Ottoman on Amazon. Several should pop up.
Hi Marshal, thanks for the review. Sorry if I missed it but is the seat on your chair Wool? If it is, does it get hot or anything that stands out to you? I recently ordered the base all black mesh model but I'm thinking of ordering the Knit back like yours and with the wool seat. Thanks in advance!
Hey man, i’m not sure what fabric it is but I know it’s not wool.
It doesn’t get hot to me. But it is in my basement which is usually cooler than the rest of the house.
Based on one of his earlier comments, his seat is the Gauge fabric in the "Test" (1X-10) color. Looks like it's 100% recycled polyester. If you have a look on the Materials Library section of the Haworth website, you should be able to find it!
How are you feeling today about it? How's the lumbar support going? I fear I will need it, but prefer this design combo!
Still love it! Though i’m spending most of my time on the couch lol
I'm dying, the personality and the production quality 😭😭 absolutely incredible, no words
Thanks Liz! I’m just following the PTYA blueprint! 💯💯
@@themarshallfox Please send your version to me 😭😂
@Elizabeth Filips 😂😆😂
I've been using a Herman Miller knock-off and it's not too bad.. I'll definitely give this one a try for me next work from home investment
lol Man I gotta see it! I want the Eames... maybe when all my kids get through college lol
Absolutely gutted this chair isn't available in the UK
Great review! Just wondering if you ever compare this to steelcase leap/gesture
I haven’t I’m sorry