Interstuhl Pure Active vs Steelcase Gesture

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

Interstuhl

Interstuhl Pure Active

€755 – €799

≈ $860 – $910

Steelcase

Steelcase Gesture

$1,599 – $2,560

Differences at a glance

Interstuhl Pure ActiveSteelcase Gesture

Price: €755 – €799$1,599 – $2,560
Seat height: 430–535 mm (16.9–21.1 in); low: 385 - 445 mm (15.2–17.5 in); high: 450 - 580 mm (17.7–22.8 in)16–21 in
Seat depth: 460 mm (18.1 in)15.75–18.5 in (functional, 2.75 in adjustment); seat depth 18.25 in
Load capacity: 120 kg (265 lb)400 lb (181.4 kg)
Recline: Smart Spring technology: material flexibility in the upper backrest of up to 22 degrees to each side; lateral range of movement of up to 26 degrees on the seat; forward movements of up to 12 degreesSeat-to-back angle 98°–125°
Arms: T-armrests, rigid; 4D T-armrests, adjustable height/width/depth, rotatable (options)Width 10.25–22.5 in between arms; height 7.25–11.5 in; pivot 15° in/out; depth 2.125 in
Warranty: 10-year warrantySteelcase Limited Lifetime warranty – 12 years, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor

From 1 Interstuhl Pure Active and 117 Steelcase Gesture user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

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Adjustability for the Interstuhl Pure Active, and comfort for the Steelcase Gesture, based on review summaries.