Knoll Life Chair vs Steelcase Gesture

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

Knoll

Knoll Life Chair

From $1,947

Steelcase

Steelcase Gesture

$1,599 – $2,560

$348

lower starting price for Steelcase Gesture than Knoll Life Chair at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Knoll Life ChairSteelcase Gesture

Price: From $1,947$1,599 – $2,560
Seat height: 16.5–21.75 in (42-55 cm); 17" – 22.25"; 17.25–22.5 in (44-57 cm); 15.5" – 19.25"16–21 in
Seat depth: 15–19 in (38-48 cm)15.75–18.5 in (functional, 2.75 in adjustment); seat depth 18.25 in
Recline: Angle Between Seat and Back 95° - 119°; Tilt Range of Back 24°Seat-to-back angle 98°–125°
Arms: Arms available in fixed height, height-adjustable or high performance; high performance arms adjust 2.5" in armpad width (1.25" per side) and 3" armpad fore/aft movement; Arm Height from Floor 23.25" - 32.75" (height adjustable / high performance); 26.24" – 31.25" (fixed arm)Width 10.25–22.5 in between arms; height 7.25–11.5 in; pivot 15° in/out; depth 2.125 in
Headrest: Optional headrest measures 9"W x 6" - 9"HOptional (integrated headrest)
Lumbar support: Lumbar Support (Fixed) 7.5"; optional height adjustable lumbar (Exceeds 5.5" - 9.8"), 11.5" x 5.5"Core Equalizer, with optional additional (height-adjustable) lumbar
Warranty: Structural components: 12 Years; Upholstery, textiles, leathers, finishes: 3 YearsSteelcase Limited Lifetime warranty – 12 years, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor

From 4 Knoll Life Chair and 117 Steelcase Gesture user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Knoll Life Chair or the Steelcase Gesture?

The Steelcase Gesture is cheaper to start: $1,599 versus $1,947 for the Knoll Life Chair at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

Which has a headrest?

Both: the Knoll Life Chair as an option and the Steelcase Gesture as an option.

What do owners mention most?

Design for the Knoll Life Chair, and comfort for the Steelcase Gesture, based on review summaries.