Steelcase Gesture vs KI Altus

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

KI Altus

$881 – $1,516

$718

lower starting price for KI Altus than Steelcase Gesture at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Steelcase GestureKI Altus

Price: $1,599 – $2,560$881 – $1,516
Seat height: 16–21 in17–21.75 in (43.2–55.2 cm); 16.25–20.75 in (41.3–52.7 cm)
Seat depth: 15.75–18.5 in (functional, 2.75 in adjustment); seat depth 18.25 in17.25–19.75 in (43.8–50.2 cm); 15.5–18 in (39.4–45.7 cm)
Load capacity: 400 lb (181.4 kg)supports up to 400 pounds
Arms: Width 10.25–22.5 in between arms; height 7.25–11.5 in; pivot 15° in/out; depth 2.125 inAdjustable arms, fixed arms, or armless
Headrest: Optional (integrated headrest)Headrest available (Mesh Task / Fabric Task Headrest Adjustable Armchair)
Lumbar support: Core Equalizer, with optional additional (height-adjustable) lumbarMesh chair: optional adjustable lumbar (height and depth); fabric chair: automatic lumbar support
Warranty: Steelcase Limited Lifetime warranty – 12 years, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and laborLifetime

Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Gesture or the KI Altus?

The KI Altus is cheaper to start: $881 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 KI Altus as standard.

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Steelcase Gesture, and back support for the KI Altus, based on review summaries.