Steelcase Gesture vs Kinnarps Capella

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

Kinnarps

Kinnarps Capella

Differences at a glance

Steelcase GestureKinnarps Capella

Seat height: 16–21 in400–530 mm (15.7–20.9 in)
Seat depth: 15.75–18.5 in (functional, 2.75 in adjustment); seat depth 18.25 in380–470 mm (15.0–18.5 in)
Load capacity: 400 lb (181.4 kg)Tested for 130 kg (287 lb)
Recline: Seat-to-back angle 98°–125°FreeMotion® or SyncMotion™ mechanism; adjustable tilting resistance
Arms: Width 10.25–22.5 in between arms; height 7.25–11.5 in; pivot 15° in/out; depth 2.125 in4D AX armrest (No 4: height, width, depth and angle) or 5D armrest (No 5: height, width, depth, angle and free individual distance)
Headrest: Optional (integrated headrest)Adjustable headrest (option): forwards/backwards, angle and height
Lumbar support: Core Equalizer, with optional additional (height-adjustable) lumbarAdjustable lumbar support (option): air cushion inflated or deflated with a button under the backrest

Which has a headrest?

Both: the Steelcase Gesture as an option and the Kinnarps Capella as an option.

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Steelcase Gesture, and comfort for the Kinnarps Capella, based on review summaries.