Branch Softside Chair vs Steelcase Gesture

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

Branch

Branch Softside Chair

$299 – $399

Steelcase

Steelcase Gesture

$1,599 – $2,560

$1,300

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

Differences at a glance

Branch Softside ChairSteelcase Gesture

Price: $299 – $399$1,599 – $2,560
Load capacity: 275 lb400 lb (181.4 kg)
Recline: tilt, tilt lock, tilt tensionSeat-to-back angle 98°–125°
Arms: removableWidth 10.25–22.5 in between arms; height 7.25–11.5 in; pivot 15° in/out; depth 2.125 in
Lumbar support: integratedCore Equalizer, with optional additional (height-adjustable) lumbar

Which is cheaper, the Branch Softside Chair or the Steelcase Gesture?

The Branch Softside Chair is cheaper to start: $299 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 Softside Chair.