Herman Miller Zeph 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 Zeph

$560 – $715

Steelcase

Steelcase Series 1

$549 – $750

Nearly the same price

$560 vs $549 starting prices at the brand stores (Herman Miller Zeph vs Steelcase Series 1)

Differences at a glance

Herman Miller ZephSteelcase Series 1

Price: $560 – $715$549 – $750
Seat height: 14.75–20.25 in16.5–21.5 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: 17 in15.5"D to 17.75"D (functional seat depth)
Load capacity: 350 lb400 lb (181.4 kg); 300 lb (136.1 kg)
Warranty: 12 yearsLimited Lifetime Warranty; 12-year, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor

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

The Steelcase Series 1 is cheaper to start: $549 versus $560 for the Herman Miller Zeph at the brand stores (Oct 2026).