Haworth Comforto 59 vs Steelcase Gesture
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19.6 lb
lighter: Haworth Comforto 59 weighs less than Steelcase Gesture (official specs)
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Comforto 59 | Desk chair | Haworth Europe (Side by side) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Steelcase Seating Specification Guide, April 2021 (PDF) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Gesture Ergonomic Office & Desk Chair (steelcase.com) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Comforto 59 Sales Presentation (Haworth Europe, Dec 2022) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Haworth Seating Comparison Quick Guide – EMEA market (2025) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- US Steelcase Store (price) ↗Checked Sep 25, 2026
Haworth Comforto 59Steelcase Gesture
- Price
- Price on request$1,599 – $2,560
- Seat height
- 40–55 cm (15.7–21.7 in)16–21 in
- Load capacity
- < 150 kg (331 lb)400 lb (181.4 kg)
- Recline
- Weight-activated synchronous mechanism; lock in front and 3 back lock positionsSeat-to-back angle 98°–125°
- Arms
- Armless; Height adjustable (+); 4D (+)Width 10.25–22.5 in between arms; height 7.25–11.5 in; pivot 15° in/out; depth 2.125 in
- Lumbar support
- Asymmetrical Left/right Lumbar Adjustment (optional)Core Equalizer, with optional additional (height-adjustable) lumbar
- Warranty
- 10-year warrantySteelcase Limited Lifetime warranty – 12 years, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor
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