Steelcase Gesture vs Sedus Black Dot

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

Sedus

Sedus Black Dot

€1,173.34

≈ $1,340

Differences at a glance

Steelcase GestureSedus Black Dot

Price: $1,599 – $2,560€1,173.34
Seat height: 16–21 in420–530 mm (16.5-20.9 in); 400–530 mm (15.7-20.9 in)
Seat depth: 15.75–18.5 in (functional, 2.75 in adjustment); seat depth 18.25 in420 mm (16.5 in); 400–460 mm (15.7-18.1 in)
Load capacity: 400 lb (181.4 kg)130 kg (287 lb)
Recline: Seat-to-back angle 98°–125°approx. 32
Arms: Width 10.25–22.5 in between arms; height 7.25–11.5 in; pivot 15° in/out; depth 2.125 inHeight-adjustable plastic armrests, height adjustment 100 mm (200 - 300 mm); Optional 4D adjustable armrests, height adjustment 100 mm (200 - 300 mm)
Headrest: Optional (integrated headrest)Optional neck support for high backrest, height (80 mm) and tilt (25°) adjustment
Lumbar support: Core Equalizer, with optional additional (height-adjustable) lumbarIntegrated height-adjustable (80 mm)
Warranty: Steelcase Limited Lifetime warranty – 12 years, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor5 years; 30 years for Sedo-lift mechanism

Which has a headrest?

Both: the Steelcase Gesture as an option and the Sedus Black Dot as an option.

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Steelcase Gesture, and comfort for the Sedus Black Dot, based on review summaries.