Branch Softside 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 Softside Chair

$299 – $399

Steelcase

Steelcase Series 1

$549 – $750

$250

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

Differences at a glance

Branch Softside ChairSteelcase Series 1

Price: $299 – $399$549 – $750
Load capacity: 275 lb400 lb (181.4 kg); 300 lb (136.1 kg)
Recline: tilt, tilt lock, tilt tensionWeight-activated synchro tilt; comfort dial with upright back lock, boost setting and weight-activated full recline
Arms: removable4D arms (standard), height-adjustable arms or armless
Lumbar support: integratedAdjustable lumbar is standard; fixed lumbar is available (3D Microknit Back only)

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

The Branch Softside Chair is cheaper to start: $299 versus $549 for the Steelcase Series 1 at the brand stores (Oct 2026).