Steelcase Gesture vs Haworth Very Task

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

Haworth

Haworth Very Task

$905

$694

lower starting price for Haworth Very Task than Steelcase Gesture at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Steelcase GestureHaworth Very Task

Price: $1,599 – $2,560$905
Seat height: 16–21 in16–21 in (40.6–53.3 cm)
Seat depth: 15.75–18.5 in (functional, 2.75 in adjustment); seat depth 18.25 in16–19 in (40.6–48.3 cm)
Load capacity: 400 lb (181.4 kg)350 lb (158.8 kg); 325 lb (147.4 kg)
Recline: Seat-to-back angle 98°–125°Synchronized 3-point tilt; back lock secures the seat back in an upright position; optional 5° forward tilt
Arms: Width 10.25–22.5 in between arms; height 7.25–11.5 in; pivot 15° in/out; depth 2.125 inChoose from 4D, height-adjustable, or fixed arms
Headrest: Optional (integrated headrest)Optional headrest
Lumbar support: Core Equalizer, with optional additional (height-adjustable) lumbarPatented asymmetrical adjustable lumbar
Warranty: Steelcase Limited Lifetime warranty – 12 years, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor12 year warranty

From 117 Steelcase Gesture and 3 Haworth Very Task user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Gesture or the Haworth Very Task?

The Haworth Very Task is cheaper to start: $905 versus $1,599 for the Steelcase Gesture at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

Which has a headrest?

Both: the Steelcase Gesture as an option and the Haworth Very Task as an option.

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Steelcase Gesture, and comfort for the Haworth Very Task, based on review summaries.