Steelcase Gesture vs Vitra ID Soft

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

Vitra

Vitra ID Soft

From $995

$604

lower starting price for Vitra ID Soft than Steelcase Gesture at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Steelcase GestureVitra ID Soft

Price: $1,599 – $2,560From $995
Seat height: 16–21 in400–520 mm (15¾″–20½″), measured with 64 kg load; 450 mm (17¾″) fixed seat height
Seat depth: 15.75–18.5 in (functional, 2.75 in adjustment); seat depth 18.25 in400–450 mm; 380 mm
Recline: Seat-to-back angle 98°–125°FlowMotion mechanism, lockable in upright sitting position, optional synchronised forward tilt; or optional AutoMotion mechanism with automatic weight adjustment and two backrest tension settings (hard or soft). No recline angle published.
Arms: Width 10.25–22.5 in between arms; height 7.25–11.5 in; pivot 15° in/out; depth 2.125 in2D armrests (height, width) or 3D armrests (height, width, depth, 360° swivel); ring armrests for conference use; also without armrests. Armrest height above seat 195–295 mm (7¾″–11½″)
Warranty: Steelcase Limited Lifetime warranty – 12 years, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor5 years (Vitra Inc. Limited Warranty, sales via the Vitra online shop)

From 117 Steelcase Gesture and 4 Vitra ID Soft user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Gesture or the Vitra ID Soft?

The Vitra ID Soft is cheaper to start: $995 versus $1,599 for the Steelcase Gesture at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Steelcase Gesture, and price and value for the Vitra ID Soft, based on review summaries.