Branch Multitask Chair vs Steelcase Series 1

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

Branch

Branch Multitask Chair

$279

Steelcase

Steelcase Series 1

$549 – $750

$270

lower starting price for Branch Multitask Chair than Steelcase Series 1 at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Branch Multitask ChairSteelcase Series 1

Price: $279$549 – $750
Seat height: adjustable16.5–21.5 in (41.9-54.6 cm); 14.75–17.75 in (37.5-45.1 cm); 17.25–22 in (43.8-55.9 cm)
Load capacity: 275 lb400 lb (181.4 kg); 300 lb (136.1 kg)
Recline: weight-activated tiltWeight-activated synchro tilt; comfort dial with upright back lock, boost setting and weight-activated full recline
Arms: 3D (height, width, depth)4D arms (standard), height-adjustable arms or armless

Which is cheaper, the Branch Multitask Chair or the Steelcase Series 1?

The Branch Multitask Chair is cheaper to start: $279 versus $549 for the Steelcase Series 1 at the brand stores (Oct 2026).