Steelcase Gesture vs Wilkhahn AT

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

Wilkhahn

Wilkhahn AT

From €831

≈ $950

Differences at a glance

Steelcase GestureWilkhahn AT

Price: $1,599 – $2,560From €831
Seat height: 16–21 in40–53 cm (15.7–20.9 in); 42–53 cm (16.5–20.9 in); 43–61 cm (16.9–24.0 in); 65–77 cm (25.6–30.3 in)
Seat depth: 15.75–18.5 in (functional, 2.75 in adjustment); seat depth 18.25 in43 cm (16.9 in); 39–45 cm (15.4–17.7 in)
Load capacity: 400 lb (181.4 kg)45–140 kg (99–309 lb)
Recline: Seat-to-back angle 98°–125°Seat tilt 12°, backrest up to 26°; optional 3D forward tilt up to 5°; sideways tilt up to 12°
Arms: Width 10.25–22.5 in between arms; height 7.25–11.5 in; pivot 15° in/out; depth 2.125 inOptional armrests: 1D height-adjustable by 100 mm in ten positions; 3D adds 50 mm depth and 25 mm width; 4D also pivots 25°
Headrest: Optional (integrated headrest)Optional upholstered headrest, height-adjustable by 6 cm in 6 positions, depth adjustable up to 5 cm; adds 15 to 25 cm to total height
Lumbar support: Core Equalizer, with optional additional (height-adjustable) lumbarHeight-adjustable lumbar support, ten lockable positions, up to 60 mm; Optional lumbar support, height-adjustable by 6 cm in six positions, optional depth adjustment up to 1.5 cm
Warranty: Steelcase Limited Lifetime warranty – 12 years, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor5 years (star bases, seat and backrest frames and shells, mechanisms); 2 years (gas lifts, casters, glides, armrest function, fabrics, upholstery)

Which has a headrest?

Both: the Steelcase Gesture as an option and the Wilkhahn AT as an option.

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Steelcase Gesture, and back support for the Wilkhahn AT, based on review summaries.