Steelcase Gesture vs Steelcase Series 2

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

Steelcase

Steelcase Series 2

$749 – $1,171

$850

lower starting price for Steelcase Series 2 than Steelcase Gesture at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Steelcase GestureSteelcase Series 2

Price: $1,599 – $2,560$749 – $1,171
Seat height: 16–21 in16.5–21.5 in (41.9-54.6 cm); 14.75–18 in (37.5-45.7 cm); 17.25–22 in (43.8-55.9 cm)
Seat depth: 15.75–18.5 in (functional, 2.75 in adjustment); seat depth 18.25 in14"D to 17.75"D (functional seat depth)
Recline: Seat-to-back angle 98°–125°Angle between seat and back 99.5° to 119°
Arms: Width 10.25–22.5 in between arms; height 7.25–11.5 in; pivot 15° in/out; depth 2.125 inArm height from seat 7.5"H to 11.5"H: Adjustable
Lumbar support: Core Equalizer, with optional additional (height-adjustable) lumbarLumbar height from seat 8.5"H to 9.75"H

From 117 Steelcase Gesture and 4 Steelcase Series 2 user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Gesture or the Steelcase Series 2?

The Steelcase Series 2 is cheaper to start: $749 versus $1,599 for the Steelcase Gesture at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Steelcase Gesture, and comfort for the Steelcase Series 2, based on review summaries.