Herman Miller Lino vs Steelcase Series 1

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

Herman Miller

Herman Miller Lino

$745 – $1,165

Steelcase

Steelcase Series 1

$549 – $750

$196

lower starting price for Steelcase Series 1 than Herman Miller Lino at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Herman Miller LinoSteelcase Series 1

Price: $745 – $1,165$549 – $750
Seat height: 16.75–20.75 in (42.5–52.7 cm); 14.75–18 in (37.5–45.7 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: 15.75 in (40.0 cm); 15.13–17.88 in (38.4–45.4 cm)15.5"D to 17.75"D (functional seat depth)
Load capacity: 350 lb/159 kg400 lb (181.4 kg); 300 lb (136.1 kg)
Recline: Semi-synchronous with tilt limiter; Synchronous with tilt limiter; Synchronous with tilt limiter and seat angleWeight-activated synchro tilt; comfort dial with upright back lock, boost setting and weight-activated full recline
Arms: No Arms; Fixed Arms; Height-Adjustable Arms; Fully Adjustable Arms4D arms (standard), height-adjustable arms or armless
Lumbar support: Lumbar Support: Standard; Passive Sacral Support: Standard; Adjustable Sacral Lumbar Support with PostureFit: OptionalAdjustable lumbar is standard; fixed lumbar is available (3D Microknit Back only)
Warranty: 12-year, 3-shiftLimited Lifetime Warranty; 12-year, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor

From 31 Herman Miller Lino and 5 Steelcase Series 1 user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Herman Miller Lino or the Steelcase Series 1?

The Steelcase Series 1 is cheaper to start: $549 versus $745 for the Herman Miller Lino at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Herman Miller Lino, and adjustability for the Steelcase Series 1, based on review summaries.