KI Impress vs Steelcase Gesture

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

KI Impress

$965 – $1,197

Steelcase

Steelcase Gesture

$1,599 – $2,560

$634

lower starting price for KI Impress than Steelcase Gesture at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

KI ImpressSteelcase Gesture

Price: $965 – $1,197$1,599 – $2,560
Seat height: 17.75–22.25 in (45.1–56.5 cm); 16.75–19.5 in (42.5–49.5 cm); 20.5–26.75 in (52.1–67.9 cm)16–21 in
Seat depth: 18 in (45.7 cm)15.75–18.5 in (functional, 2.75 in adjustment); seat depth 18.25 in
Recline: Free-floating back; chair back angle approximate range of 24 degreesSeat-to-back angle 98°–125°
Arms: Available with 4D arm, adjustable T-arm, or fixed loop armWidth 10.25–22.5 in between arms; height 7.25–11.5 in; pivot 15° in/out; depth 2.125 in
Warranty: LifetimeSteelcase Limited Lifetime warranty – 12 years, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor

Which is cheaper, the KI Impress or the Steelcase Gesture?

The KI Impress is cheaper to start: $965 versus $1,599 for the Steelcase Gesture at the brand stores (Sep 2026).