Herman Miller Cosm Low Back vs Steelcase Series 2

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

Herman Miller

Herman Miller Cosm Low Back

$1,345 – $1,820

Steelcase

Steelcase Series 2

$749 – $1,171

$596

lower starting price for Steelcase Series 2 than Herman Miller Cosm Low Back at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Herman Miller Cosm Low BackSteelcase Series 2

Price: $1,345 – $1,820$749 – $1,171
Seat height: 14.8–21.4 in (37.6–54.4 cm)16.5–21.5 in (41.9-54.6 cm); 14.75–18 in (37.5-45.7 cm); 17.25–22 in (43.8-55.9 cm)
Seat depth: 15.9 in (40.4 cm)14"D to 17.75"D (functional seat depth)
Arms: Leaf Arms; Height-Adjustable Arms; Fixed Arms; No Arms; Arm Height: 7.3–11.7"Arm height from seat 7.5"H to 11.5"H: Adjustable

From 3 Herman Miller Cosm Low Back and 4 Steelcase Series 2 user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Comfort
Herman Miller Cosm Low Back7 mentions
Steelcase Series 28 mentions
Price and value
Herman Miller Cosm Low Back5 mentions
Steelcase Series 28 mentions
Design
Herman Miller Cosm Low Back5 mentions
Steelcase Series 27 mentions
Adjustability
Herman Miller Cosm Low Back5 mentions
Steelcase Series 26 mentions
Recline and tilt
Herman Miller Cosm Low Back9 mentions
Steelcase Series 21 mention
Size and fit
Herman Miller Cosm Low Back6 mentions
Steelcase Series 22 mentions

Which is cheaper, the Herman Miller Cosm Low Back or the Steelcase Series 2?

The Steelcase Series 2 is cheaper to start: $749 versus $1,345 for the Herman Miller Cosm Low Back at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Recline and tilt for the Herman Miller Cosm Low Back, and comfort for the Steelcase Series 2, based on review summaries.