Steelcase Gesture vs KI Impress

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 Impress

$965 – $1,197

$634

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

Differences at a glance

Steelcase GestureKI Impress

Price: $1,599 – $2,560$965 – $1,197
Seat height: 16–21 in17.75–22.25 in (45.1–56.5 cm); 16.75–19.5 in (42.5–49.5 cm); 20.5–26.75 in (52.1–67.9 cm)
Seat depth: 15.75–18.5 in (functional, 2.75 in adjustment); seat depth 18.25 in18 in (45.7 cm)
Recline: Seat-to-back angle 98°–125°Free-floating back; chair back angle approximate range of 24 degrees
Arms: Width 10.25–22.5 in between arms; height 7.25–11.5 in; pivot 15° in/out; depth 2.125 inAvailable with 4D arm, adjustable T-arm, or fixed loop arm
Warranty: Steelcase Limited Lifetime warranty – 12 years, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and laborLifetime

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

The KI Impress is cheaper to start: $965 versus $1,599 for the Steelcase Gesture at the brand stores (Sep 2026).