Humanscale World One vs Steelcase Series 1

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

Humanscale

Humanscale World One

$705

Steelcase

Steelcase Series 1

$549 – $750

$156

lower starting price for Steelcase Series 1 than Humanscale World One at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Humanscale World OneSteelcase Series 1

Price: $705$549 – $750
Seat height: 15.6 in - 20.7 in / 397 mm - 527 mm; 16 in - 21 in / 425 mm - 545; 18.1 in - 25.6 in / 460 mm - 651 mm16.5–21.5 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: 16.4 / 416 in; 17.9 / 454 in15.5"D to 17.75"D (functional seat depth)
Load capacity: 100–400 lb400 lb (181.4 kg); 300 lb (136.1 kg)
Recline: 17° Recline + 8° Backrest TiltWeight-activated synchro tilt; comfort dial with upright back lock, boost setting and weight-activated full recline
Arms: Armrest Height 9.5 in Fixed / 7.2 in - 10.75 in Adjustable (241.3 mm / 183 mm - 273 mm); options Adjustable Duron Arms, Fixed Duron Arms, No Arms4D arms (standard), height-adjustable arms or armless
Lumbar support: Tri-panel back with Form Sensing Mesh technology provides tailor-made lumbar support (no knobs or levers)Adjustable lumbar is standard; fixed lumbar is available (3D Microknit Back only)
Warranty: 12 Years, Component and Parts; 5 Years, Fabric/CushionsLimited Lifetime Warranty; 12-year, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor

From 5 Humanscale World One and 5 Steelcase Series 1 user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Humanscale World One or the Steelcase Series 1?

The Steelcase Series 1 is cheaper to start: $549 versus $705 for the Humanscale World One at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Breathability for the Humanscale World One, and adjustability for the Steelcase Series 1, based on review summaries.