Steelcase Gesture vs Allsteel Acuity

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

Steelcase

Steelcase Gesture

$1,599 – $2,560

Allsteel

Allsteel Acuity

$2,655 – $6,192

$1,056

lower starting price for Steelcase Gesture than Allsteel Acuity at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Steelcase GestureAllsteel Acuity

Price: $1,599 – $2,560$2,655 – $6,192
Recline: Seat-to-back angle 98°–125°Weight-activated mechanism synchronizes seat and back movements; slide control locks, tightens and loosens the tilt
Arms: Width 10.25–22.5 in between arms; height 7.25–11.5 in; pivot 15° in/out; depth 2.125 in8-way adjustable arms
Lumbar support: Core Equalizer, with optional additional (height-adjustable) lumbarAcuFit mesh carrier provides continuous support from shoulders to lumbar
Warranty: Steelcase Limited Lifetime warranty – 12 years, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and laborLimited Lifetime Warranty; 12 years on seating controls, pneumatic cylinders, glides, casters, arm caps, foam

From 117 Steelcase Gesture and 10 Allsteel Acuity user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Gesture or the Allsteel Acuity?

The Steelcase Gesture is cheaper to start: $1,599 versus $2,655 for the Allsteel Acuity at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Steelcase Gesture, and adjustability for the Allsteel Acuity, based on review summaries.