Steelcase Gesture vs Haworth Zody II

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 Zody II

$1,055 – $1,705

$544

lower starting price for Haworth Zody II than Steelcase Gesture at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Steelcase GestureHaworth Zody II

Price: $1,599 – $2,560$1,055 – $1,705
Seat height: 16–21 in406–533 mm (office chair); 445–615 mm (dual posture) (16–21 in; 17.5–24.2 in)
Seat depth: 15.75–18.5 in (functional, 2.75 in adjustment); seat depth 18.25 in427–495 mm (16.8–19.5 in)
Load capacity: 400 lb (181.4 kg)< 181 kg (399 lb)
Recline: Seat-to-back angle 98°–125°Balanced 3-point tilt: back reclines 24° from upright, seat pan moves down 3°; back stop in 6 positions (upright and every 4°); forward tilt; tilt tension crank
Arms: Width 10.25–22.5 in between arms; height 7.25–11.5 in; pivot 15° in/out; depth 2.125 in4D arms: height, side to side, front to back, arm cap pivot; Arm height 193–295 mm above the seat (7.6–11.6 in)
Headrest: Optional (integrated headrest)Not yet generally available: listed as '(phase 2)' in Asia Pacific and 'coming soon' in EMEA
Lumbar support: Core Equalizer, with optional additional (height-adjustable) lumbarPAL™ (Pelvic and Asymmetrical Lumbar) back system: height-adjustable lumbar with independent left/right support; AP also height-adjustable lumbar or no lumbar
Warranty: Steelcase Limited Lifetime warranty – 12 years, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor12 years, 24/7 multiple shift (Asia Pacific)

From 117 Steelcase Gesture and 21 Haworth Zody II user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Gesture or the Haworth Zody II?

The Haworth Zody II is cheaper to start: $1,055 versus $1,599 for the Steelcase Gesture at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

Which has a headrest?

Only the Steelcase Gesture (as an option); the Haworth Zody II does not have one available yet.

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Steelcase Gesture, and back support for the Haworth Zody II, based on review summaries.