Office Star ProGrid vs Steelcase Series 1

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

Office Star

Office Star ProGrid

$580 – $650

Steelcase

Steelcase Series 1

$549 – $750

Nearly the same price

$580 vs $549 starting prices at the brand stores (Office Star ProGrid vs Steelcase Series 1)

Differences at a glance

Office Star ProGridSteelcase Series 1

Price: $580 – $650$549 – $750
Seat height: 19.5–23 in (50–58 cm)16.5–21.5 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: 19.5” D; Seat Travel: 3.75”15.5"D to 17.75"D (functional seat depth)
Recline: 2-to-1 synchro tilt control with adjustable tilt tensionWeight-activated synchro tilt; comfort dial with upright back lock, boost setting and weight-activated full recline
Arms: Height adjustable arms; Arms Max Inside: 19”; Arms to Floor Min: 25.25”; Arms to Seat Min: 6.5”4D arms (standard), height-adjustable arms or armless
Lumbar support: Breathable ProGrid® back with built-in lumbar support; Ratchet back height adjustmentAdjustable lumbar is standard; fixed lumbar is available (3D Microknit Back only)

Which is cheaper, the Office Star ProGrid or the Steelcase Series 1?

The Steelcase Series 1 is cheaper to start: $549 versus $580 for the Office Star ProGrid at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Adjustability for the Office Star ProGrid, and adjustability for the Steelcase Series 1, based on review summaries.