Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro vs Steelcase Gesture

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

Branch

Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro

$499 – $649

Steelcase

Steelcase Gesture

$1,599 – $2,560

$1,100

lower starting price for Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro than Steelcase Gesture at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Branch Ergonomic Chair ProSteelcase Gesture

Price: $499 – $649$1,599 – $2,560
Load capacity: 275 lb400 lb (181.4 kg)
Recline: tilt, tilt tension, forward seat tiltSeat-to-back angle 98°–125°
Arms: 5DWidth 10.25–22.5 in between arms; height 7.25–11.5 in; pivot 15° in/out; depth 2.125 in
Headrest: optional, two-axisOptional (integrated headrest)
Lumbar support: height and depth adjustable, removableCore Equalizer, with optional additional (height-adjustable) lumbar

Which is cheaper, the Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro or the Steelcase Gesture?

The Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro is cheaper to start: $499 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 275 lb for the Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro.

Which has a headrest?

Both: the Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro as an option and the Steelcase Gesture as an option.