Steelcase Amia vs Humanscale World One

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

Steelcase

Steelcase Amia

$1,099 – $1,511

Humanscale

Humanscale World One

$705

$394

lower starting price for Humanscale World One than Steelcase Amia at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Steelcase AmiaHumanscale World One

Price: $1,099 – $1,511$705
Seat height: 16–21 in15.6 in - 20.7 in / 397 mm - 527 mm; 16 in - 21 in / 425 mm - 545; 18.1 in - 25.6 in / 460 mm - 651 mm
Seat depth: 15.5–18.5 in (functional, 3 in adjustment); seat depth 18.5 in16.4 / 416 in; 17.9 / 454 in
Load capacity: 400 lb (181.4 kg)100–400 lb
Recline: Seat-to-back angle 100°–120°17° Recline + 8° Backrest Tilt
Arms: Standard 4-dimensional arm support; options: height-adjustable arms, armlessArmrest Height 9.5 in Fixed / 7.2 in - 10.75 in Adjustable (241.3 mm / 183 mm - 273 mm); options Adjustable Duron Arms, Fixed Duron Arms, No Arms
Lumbar support: Standard height-adjustable lumbar included with Amia and Amia Air with 3D Microknit backTri-panel back with Form Sensing Mesh technology provides tailor-made lumbar support (no knobs or levers)
Warranty: Steelcase Limited Lifetime Warranty – 12 years, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor12 Years, Component and Parts; 5 Years, Fabric/Cushions

From 67 Steelcase Amia and 5 Humanscale World One user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Amia or the Humanscale World One?

The Humanscale World One is cheaper to start: $705 versus $1,099 for the Steelcase Amia at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Price and value for the Steelcase Amia, and breathability for the Humanscale World One, based on review summaries.