Allsteel Acuity vs Steelcase Gesture

Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.

Allsteel

Allsteel Acuity

$2,655 – $6,192

Steelcase

Steelcase Gesture

$1,599 – $2,560

$1,056

lower starting price for Steelcase Gesture than Allsteel Acuity at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Allsteel AcuitySteelcase Gesture

Price: $2,655 – $6,192$1,599 – $2,560
Recline: Weight-activated mechanism synchronizes seat and back movements; slide control locks, tightens and loosens the tiltSeat-to-back angle 98°–125°
Arms: 8-way adjustable armsWidth 10.25–22.5 in between arms; height 7.25–11.5 in; pivot 15° in/out; depth 2.125 in
Lumbar support: AcuFit mesh carrier provides continuous support from shoulders to lumbarCore Equalizer, with optional additional (height-adjustable) lumbar
Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty; 12 years on seating controls, pneumatic cylinders, glides, casters, arm caps, foamSteelcase Limited Lifetime warranty – 12 years, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor

From 10 Allsteel Acuity and 117 Steelcase Gesture user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Allsteel Acuity or the Steelcase Gesture?

The Steelcase Gesture is cheaper to start: $1,599 versus $2,655 for the Allsteel Acuity at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Adjustability for the Allsteel Acuity, and comfort for the Steelcase Gesture, based on review summaries.