Branch Verve Chair vs Steelcase Series 1

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Branch Verve Chair

Branch

Branch Verve Chair

$599 – $649

VS
Steelcase Series 1

Steelcase

Steelcase Series 1

$549 – $750

Nearly the same price

$599 vs $549 starting prices at the brand stores (Branch Verve Chair vs Steelcase Series 1)

Differences at a glance

Branch Verve ChairSteelcase Series 1
Price
$599 – $649$549 – $750
Seat height
16.5–20.5 in (42-52 cm)16.5–21.5 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)
Seat depth
16.5–19 in (42-48 cm)15.5"D to 17.75"D (functional seat depth)
Load capacity
275 lb (125 kg)400 lb (181.4 kg); 300 lb (136.1 kg)
Recline
Tilt range: 20°Weight-activated synchro tilt; comfort dial with upright back lock, boost setting and weight-activated full recline
Arms
Height-adjustable, removable armrests; armrest height 27.5-30 in4D arms (standard), height-adjustable arms or armless
Headrest
Optional Verve HeadrestOptional headrest; adjusts 3.25" vertically
Lumbar support
Height-adjustable lumbarAdjustable lumbar is standard; fixed lumbar is available (3D Microknit Back only)
Warranty
7-year warrantyLimited Lifetime Warranty; 12-year, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor

Questions

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

The Steelcase Series 1 is cheaper to start: $549 versus $599 for the Branch Verve Chair at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

Which has a headrest?

Both: the Branch Verve Chair as an option and the Steelcase Series 1 as an option.

What do owners mention most?

Adjustability for the Branch Verve Chair, and adjustability for the Steelcase Series 1, based on review summaries.

Branch Verve Chair: specs, reviews, where to buy →Steelcase Series 1: specs, reviews, where to buy →

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