Steelcase Gesture vs KI Torsion Air

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 Torsion Air

$904 – $944

$695

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

Differences at a glance

Steelcase GestureKI Torsion Air

Price: $1,599 – $2,560$904 – $944
Seat height: 16–21 in18–23 in (45.7–58.4 cm)
Seat depth: 15.75–18.5 in (functional, 2.75 in adjustment); seat depth 18.25 in18.5 in (47.0 cm)
Recline: Seat-to-back angle 98°–125°Torsion flex back; gradually increasing resistance over the full 12 degrees of back flex
Arms: Width 10.25–22.5 in between arms; height 7.25–11.5 in; pivot 15° in/out; depth 2.125 inArms or armless
Warranty: Steelcase Limited Lifetime warranty – 12 years, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and laborLifetime

Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Gesture or the KI Torsion Air?

The KI Torsion Air is cheaper to start: $904 versus $1,599 for the Steelcase Gesture at the brand stores (Sep 2026).