Steelcase Gesture vs Branch Softside Chair
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
$1,300
lower starting price for Branch Softside Chair than Steelcase Gesture at the brand stores
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Gesture Ergonomic Office & Desk Chair (steelcase.com) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Branch Softside Chair product page ↗Checked Oct 17, 2026
- Steelcase Seating Specification Guide, April 2021 (PDF) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- US Steelcase Store (price) ↗Checked Sep 25, 2026
Steelcase GestureBranch Softside Chair
- Price
- $1,599 – $2,560$299 – $399
- Load capacity
- 400 lb (181.4 kg)275 lb
- Recline
- Seat-to-back angle 98°–125°tilt, tilt lock, tilt tension
- Arms
- Width 10.25–22.5 in between arms; height 7.25–11.5 in; pivot 15° in/out; depth 2.125 inremovable
- Lumbar support
- Core Equalizer, with optional additional (height-adjustable) lumbarintegrated
Questions
Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Gesture or the Branch Softside Chair?
The Branch Softside Chair is cheaper to start: $299 versus $1,599 for the Steelcase Gesture at the brand stores (Sep 2026).
Which has a higher weight capacity?
The Steelcase Gesture, rated for 400 lb versus 275 lb for the Branch Softside Chair.
Steelcase Gesture: specs, reviews, where to buy →Branch Softside Chair: specs, reviews, where to buy →
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