Herman Miller Mirra 2 vs Steelcase Gesture: Configuration or 360 Arms?

Compare Mirra 2's configurable seat and back choices with Gesture's seat controls, 360 arms and optional support features.

By Leo· Updated Sep 25, 2026

Herman Miller

Herman Miller Mirra 2

$1,365 – $1,915

Steelcase

Steelcase Gesture

$1,599 – $2,560

$234

lower starting price for Herman Miller Mirra 2 than Steelcase Gesture at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Herman Miller Mirra 2Steelcase Gesture

Price: $1,365 – $1,915$1,599 – $2,560
Seat height: 16–20.5 in standard; 14.75–19 in low; 16.75–22.25 in extended16–21 in
Seat depth: 16.25 in fixed; 16.25–18 in adjustable15.75–18.5 in (functional, 2.75 in adjustment); seat depth 18.25 in
Load capacity: 350 lb (159 kg)400 lb (181.4 kg)
Recline: Harmonic 2 Tilt; options: Standard Tilt, Tilt Limiter, Tilt Limiter with Seat AngleSeat-to-back angle 98°–125°
Arms: Options: No Arms, Fixed Arms, Fully Adjustable 4D ArmsWidth 10.25–22.5 in between arms; height 7.25–11.5 in; pivot 15° in/out; depth 2.125 in
Lumbar support: PostureFit Sacral-Support Standard; Adjustable Lumbar-Support OptionalCore Equalizer, with optional additional (height-adjustable) lumbar
Warranty: 12-year, 3-shift warranty, with limited exceptionsSteelcase Limited Lifetime warranty – 12 years, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor

What users mention

From 18 Herman Miller Mirra 2 and 117 Steelcase Gesture user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Comfort
Herman Miller Mirra 217 mentions
Steelcase Gesture87 mentions
Armrests
Herman Miller Mirra 28 mentions
Steelcase Gesture51 mentions
Adjustability
Herman Miller Mirra 211 mentions
Steelcase Gesture47 mentions
Seat
Herman Miller Mirra 213 mentions
Steelcase Gesture43 mentions
Price and value
Herman Miller Mirra 29 mentions
Steelcase Gesture44 mentions
Back support
Herman Miller Mirra 216 mentions
Steelcase Gesture33 mentions

Questions

Which is cheaper, the Herman Miller Mirra 2 or the Steelcase Gesture?

The Herman Miller Mirra 2 is cheaper to start: $1,365 versus $1,599 for the Steelcase Gesture at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

Which has a higher weight capacity?

The Steelcase Gesture, rated for 400 lb versus 350 lb for the Herman Miller Mirra 2.

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Herman Miller Mirra 2, and comfort for the Steelcase Gesture, based on review summaries.

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Herman Miller Mirra 2

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Key differences

Herman Miller Mirra 2

Fixed-seat or FlexFront configurationSelected configurations[1]

TriFlex or Butterfly backSelected configurations[1]

Steelcase Gesture

Seat-height and seat-depth controls[2]

360 arms[2]

Herman Miller Mirra 2

Current Mirra 2 work chair; not the original Mirra. US manufacturer specifications; options can vary by market.

Image shows a headrest-equipped configuration; Steelcase lists the integrated headrest as optional.

Steelcase Gesture

Current Gesture office chair. Global product page; availability and options can vary by market.

Differences at a glance

Option-dependent features are marked "Selected configurations."

Comparison item	Herman Miller Mirra 2	Steelcase Gesture
Fit approach	Configuration-dependent adjustmentsSelected configurations[1]	Seat-height and seat-depth controls[2]
Seat adjustment	Fixed-seat or FlexFront configurationSelected configurations[1]	Seat-height and seat-depth controls[2]
Back adjustment	TriFlex or Butterfly backSelected configurations[1]	Back support with an optional additional lumbar supportSelected configurations[2]
Recline controls	Tilt options vary by configurationSelected configurations[1]	Back-stop and tension controls[2]
Arm options	Arm options vary by configurationSelected configurations[1]	360 arms[2]
Headrest	Not stated in the reviewed official sources	Optional headrestSelected configurations[2]

Fit approach

Herman Miller Mirra 2: Configuration-dependent adjustmentsSelected configurations[1]
Steelcase Gesture: Seat-height and seat-depth controls[2]

Seat adjustment

Herman Miller Mirra 2: Fixed-seat or FlexFront configurationSelected configurations[1]
Steelcase Gesture: Seat-height and seat-depth controls[2]

Back adjustment

Herman Miller Mirra 2: TriFlex or Butterfly backSelected configurations[1]
Steelcase Gesture: Back support with an optional additional lumbar supportSelected configurations[2]

Recline controls

Herman Miller Mirra 2: Tilt options vary by configurationSelected configurations[1]
Steelcase Gesture: Back-stop and tension controls[2]

Arm options

Herman Miller Mirra 2: Arm options vary by configurationSelected configurations[1]
Steelcase Gesture: 360 arms[2]

Headrest

Herman Miller Mirra 2: Not stated in the reviewed official sources
Steelcase Gesture: Optional headrestSelected configurations[2]

Before you choose

Seat-edge choice or seat-depth control?

Establish fixed-seat versus FlexFront on Mirra 2 before comparing Gesture's seat-depth adjustment. The useful trial is the offered Mirra 2 configuration against the offered Gesture, not a fully equipped brochure example against an unspecified listing.[1][2]

How do the arm and back questions differ?

Mirra 2 requires a back choice between TriFlex and Butterfly and confirmation of the arm option. Gesture's 360 arms shift the trial toward reachable working positions. Ask to test the actual arm movement after identifying the Mirra 2 back.[1][2]

What can a photograph leave unresolved?

A Mirra 2 photograph does not confirm every tilt or seat option. Gesture's pictured headrest likewise does not confirm an order includes it. Request the option list and short adjustment videos before travelling to view either chair.[1][2]

Store or seller checklist

Ask for Mirra 2 back/seat/arm/tilt identification and a Gesture 360-arm demonstration with headrest and lumbar options stated separately.

The exact Mirra 2 seat, back, arm and tilt configuration
Gesture's seat depth and variable back stop through your working positions
Mirra 2 arm movement versus Gesture's 360 arms
Whether the Gesture shown includes its optional headrest or adjustable lumbar support

Official manufacturer sources

Each source below supports the numbered statements used in this comparison.

1
Herman Miller Mirra 2
Official product page
Mirra 2 Chair specifications
Herman Miller · Source record Sep 24, 2026
Back, arm, tilt and fixed-seat or FlexFront seat-depth configurations.
2
Steelcase Gesture
Official product page
Gesture office chair product page
Steelcase · Source record Sep 24, 2026
Seat controls, 360 arms, back-stop control, and optional headrest and lumbar support.