Steelcase Gesture vs FlexiSpot Soutien Ergonomic Office Chair (C5)

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

Steelcase Gesture

Steelcase

Steelcase Gesture

$1,599 – $2,560

VS
FlexiSpot Soutien Ergonomic Office Chair (C5)

FlexiSpot

FlexiSpot Soutien Ergonomic Office Chair (C5)

$249.99 – $279.99

$1,349.01

lower starting price for FlexiSpot Soutien Ergonomic Office Chair (C5) than Steelcase Gesture at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Steelcase GestureFlexiSpot Soutien Ergonomic Office Chair (C5)
Price
$1,599 – $2,560$249.99 – $279.99
Seat height
16–21 in17.9–20.9 in
Seat depth
15.75–18.5 in (functional, 2.75 in adjustment); seat depth 18.25 in18.7 in
Load capacity
400 lb (181.4 kg)300 lb
Recline
Seat-to-back angle 98°–125°95–115°
Arms
Width 10.25–22.5 in between arms; height 7.25–11.5 in; pivot 15° in/out; depth 2.125 in2D
Headrest
Optional (integrated headrest)2D
Lumbar support
Core Equalizer, with optional additional (height-adjustable) lumbar2D
Warranty
Steelcase Limited Lifetime warranty – 12 years, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor5 years

Questions

Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Gesture or the FlexiSpot Soutien Ergonomic Office Chair (C5)?

The FlexiSpot Soutien Ergonomic Office Chair (C5) is cheaper to start: $249.99 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 300 lb for the FlexiSpot Soutien Ergonomic Office Chair (C5).

Which has a headrest?

Both: the Steelcase Gesture as an option and the FlexiSpot Soutien Ergonomic Office Chair (C5) as standard.

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