Steelcase Gesture vs Interstuhl Pure Active

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

Interstuhl

Interstuhl Pure Active

€755 – €799

≈ $860 – $910

Differences at a glance

Steelcase GestureInterstuhl Pure Active

Price: $1,599 – $2,560€755 – €799
Seat height: 16–21 in430–535 mm (16.9–21.1 in); low: 385 - 445 mm (15.2–17.5 in); high: 450 - 580 mm (17.7–22.8 in)
Seat depth: 15.75–18.5 in (functional, 2.75 in adjustment); seat depth 18.25 in460 mm (18.1 in)
Load capacity: 400 lb (181.4 kg)120 kg (265 lb)
Recline: Seat-to-back angle 98°–125°Smart Spring technology: material flexibility in the upper backrest of up to 22 degrees to each side; lateral range of movement of up to 26 degrees on the seat; forward movements of up to 12 degrees
Arms: Width 10.25–22.5 in between arms; height 7.25–11.5 in; pivot 15° in/out; depth 2.125 inT-armrests, rigid; 4D T-armrests, adjustable height/width/depth, rotatable (options)
Warranty: Steelcase Limited Lifetime warranty – 12 years, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor10-year warranty

From 117 Steelcase Gesture and 1 Interstuhl Pure Active user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

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Comfort for the Steelcase Gesture, and adjustability for the Interstuhl Pure Active, based on review summaries.