Anthros Chair vs Steelcase Gesture

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

Anthros

Anthros Chair

From $1,949

Steelcase

Steelcase Gesture

$1,599 – $2,560

100 lb

higher rated load for Steelcase Gesture than Anthros Chair (official specs)

Differences at a glance

Anthros ChairSteelcase Gesture

Price: From $1,949$1,599 – $2,560
Seat height: 17.1–20.7 in (5-spoke swivel base); 17.9–21.1 in (4-spoke fixed base)16–21 in
Seat depth: 15.2–18.3 in (38.7–46.6 cm (official cm))15.75–18.5 in (functional, 2.75 in adjustment); seat depth 18.25 in
Load capacity: 300 lb (136 kg)400 lb (181.4 kg)
Recline: Decompress Mode tilt: 0°–16°; five tilt options – three locked positions (Active −2°, Standard 1°, Decompress 5°) and two unlocked (Free-Float, Full Decompress to 16°)Seat-to-back angle 98°–125°
Arms: 4D Arms (option) or No Arms; the arms adjust in height, width, depth and angle; Arm height 7.7–11.8 in; arm width (outside) 24.75–27 inWidth 10.25–22.5 in between arms; height 7.25–11.5 in; pivot 15° in/out; depth 2.125 in
Headrest: No headrest / head supportOptional (integrated headrest)
Lumbar support: Precision Posture System: independently adjustable Upper Back + Lower Back Pelvis Support (no conventional lumbar pad)Core Equalizer, with optional additional (height-adjustable) lumbar
Warranty: 12-year limited warranty (components and workmanship, from date of purchase; original purchaser; non-transferable)Steelcase Limited Lifetime warranty – 12 years, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor

From 16 Anthros Chair and 117 Steelcase Gesture user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Anthros Chair or the Steelcase Gesture?

The Steelcase Gesture is cheaper to start: $1,599 versus $1,949 for the Anthros Chair at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

Which has a higher weight capacity?

The Steelcase Gesture, rated for 400 lb versus 300 lb for the Anthros Chair.

Which has a headrest?

Only the Steelcase Gesture (as an option); the Anthros Chair does not offer one.

What do owners mention most?

Price and value for the Anthros Chair, and comfort for the Steelcase Gesture, based on review summaries.