Steelcase Gesture vs Anthros Chair

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

Anthros

Anthros Chair

From $1,949

100 lb

higher rated load for Steelcase Gesture than Anthros Chair (official specs)

Differences at a glance

Steelcase GestureAnthros Chair

Price: $1,599 – $2,560From $1,949
Seat height: 16–21 in17.1–20.7 in (5-spoke swivel base); 17.9–21.1 in (4-spoke fixed base)
Seat depth: 15.75–18.5 in (functional, 2.75 in adjustment); seat depth 18.25 in15.2–18.3 in (38.7–46.6 cm (official cm))
Load capacity: 400 lb (181.4 kg)300 lb (136 kg)
Recline: Seat-to-back angle 98°–125°Decompress Mode tilt: 0°–16°; five tilt options – three locked positions (Active −2°, Standard 1°, Decompress 5°) and two unlocked (Free-Float, Full Decompress to 16°)
Arms: Width 10.25–22.5 in between arms; height 7.25–11.5 in; pivot 15° in/out; depth 2.125 in4D Arms (option) or No Arms; the arms adjust in height, width, depth and angle; Arm height 7.7–11.8 in; arm width (outside) 24.75–27 in
Headrest: Optional (integrated headrest)No headrest / head support
Lumbar support: Core Equalizer, with optional additional (height-adjustable) lumbarPrecision Posture System: independently adjustable Upper Back + Lower Back Pelvis Support (no conventional lumbar pad)
Warranty: Steelcase Limited Lifetime warranty – 12 years, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor12-year limited warranty (components and workmanship, from date of purchase; original purchaser; non-transferable)

From 117 Steelcase Gesture and 16 Anthros Chair user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Gesture or the Anthros Chair?

The Steelcase Gesture is cheaper to start: $1,599 versus $1,949 for the Anthros Chair at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

Which has a higher weight capacity?

The Steelcase Gesture, rated for 400 lb versus 300 lb for the Anthros Chair.

Which has a headrest?

Only the Steelcase Gesture (as an option); the Anthros Chair does not offer one.

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Steelcase Gesture, and price and value for the Anthros Chair, based on review summaries.