Steelcase Gesture vs Vitra ID Chair Concept
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Steelcase Seating Specification Guide, April 2021 (PDF) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Factbook ID Chair 2026-EN (Vitra) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Gesture – Steelcase Store (US) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Gesture Ergonomic Office & Desk Chair (steelcase.com) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Manufacturer Warranty | Official Vitra Online Shop US ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
Steelcase GestureVitra ID Chair Concept
- Seat height
- 16–21 in400–520 mm
- Seat depth
- 15.75–18.5 in (functional, 2.75 in adjustment); seat depth 18.25 in400–450 mm
- Recline
- Seat-to-back angle 98°–125°FlowMotion mechanism, lockable in upright sitting position; individual adjustment of backrest resistance and forward tilt; optional AutoMotion mechanism with automatic weight adjustment
- Arms
- Width 10.25–22.5 in between arms; height 7.25–11.5 in; pivot 15° in/out; depth 2.125 in2D armrests with adjustable height and width or 3D armrests with adjustable height, width and depth and 360° swivel function; optional ring armrests
- Headrest
- Optional (integrated headrest)Optional headrest in polyamide with adjustable angle and height, retrofit option
- Lumbar support
- Core Equalizer, with optional additional (height-adjustable) lumbarWith height-adjustable lumbar support
- Warranty
- Steelcase Limited Lifetime warranty – 12 years, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor5 years
What users mention
From 117 Steelcase Gesture and 1 Vitra ID Chair Concept user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.
Comfort
Steelcase Gesture87 mentionsVitra ID Chair Concept0 mentionsArmrests
Steelcase Gesture51 mentionsVitra ID Chair Concept0 mentionsAdjustability
Steelcase Gesture47 mentionsVitra ID Chair Concept3 mentionsPrice and value
Steelcase Gesture44 mentionsVitra ID Chair Concept0 mentionsSeat
Steelcase Gesture43 mentionsVitra ID Chair Concept0 mentionsBuild quality
Steelcase Gesture40 mentionsVitra ID Chair Concept0 mentions
Questions
Which has a headrest?
Both: the Steelcase Gesture as an option and the Vitra ID Chair Concept as an option.
What do owners mention most?
Comfort for the Steelcase Gesture, and design for the Vitra ID Chair Concept, based on review summaries.
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