KI Kiaura vs Steelcase Gesture

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

KI Kiaura

From $2,000

Steelcase

Steelcase Gesture

$1,599 – $2,560

$401

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

Differences at a glance

KI KiauraSteelcase Gesture

Price: From $2,000$1,599 – $2,560
Seat height: 17.375–20.75 in (44.1–52.7 cm); 15.75–17.75 in (40.0–45.1 cm)16–21 in
Seat depth: 17–19 in (43.2–48.3 cm)15.75–18.5 in (functional, 2.75 in adjustment); seat depth 18.25 in
Recline: Cognetic Technology: 9-degrees of total side-to-side motion and 15-degrees of front to back motionSeat-to-back angle 98°–125°
Arms: Armless, fixed, height-adjustable, or 4D arms; adjustable arms 6.5–10.625" above seatWidth 10.25–22.5 in between arms; height 7.25–11.5 in; pivot 15° in/out; depth 2.125 in
Lumbar support: Optional lumbar support with 2.25" of vertical adjustmentCore Equalizer, with optional additional (height-adjustable) lumbar
Warranty: LifetimeSteelcase Limited Lifetime warranty – 12 years, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor

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

The Steelcase Gesture is cheaper to start: $1,599 versus $2,000 for the KI Kiaura at the brand stores (Sep 2026).