Steelcase Gesture vs Herman Miller Asari Mid Back
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
14 lb
lighter: Herman Miller Asari Mid Back weighs less than Steelcase Gesture (official specs)
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Steelcase Seating Specification Guide, April 2021 (PDF) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Asari Chair by Herman Miller, Mid Back - Herman Miller Store ↗Checked Oct 17, 2026
- Gesture Ergonomic Office & Desk Chair (steelcase.com) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- US Steelcase Store (price) ↗Checked Sep 25, 2026
Steelcase GestureHerman Miller Asari Mid Back
- Price
- $1,599 – $2,560$1,555
- Seat height
- 16–21 in13–21.25 in
- Seat depth
- 15.75–18.5 in (functional, 2.75 in adjustment); seat depth 18.25 in16.75 in
- Load capacity
- 400 lb (181.4 kg)350 lb
- Warranty
- Steelcase Limited Lifetime warranty – 12 years, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor12 years
Questions
Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Gesture or the Herman Miller Asari Mid Back?
The Herman Miller Asari Mid Back is cheaper to start: $1,555 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 350 lb for the Herman Miller Asari Mid Back.
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