Steelcase Gesture vs X-Chair X1

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

X-Chair

X-Chair X1

$729

$870

lower starting price for X-Chair X1 than Steelcase Gesture at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Steelcase GestureX-Chair X1

Price: $1,599 – $2,560$729
Seat height: 16–21 in15.56–19.75 in
Seat depth: 15.75–18.5 in (functional, 2.75 in adjustment); seat depth 18.25 in16–18 in
Load capacity: 400 lb (181.4 kg)275 lb (125 kg)
Recline: Seat-to-back angle 98°–125°Extensive Variable Recline allows you to recline and lock into position. Recline tension can be adjusted using one tension-resistant control.
Arms: Width 10.25–22.5 in between arms; height 7.25–11.5 in; pivot 15° in/out; depth 2.125 in4-Dimensional armrests come standard (up, down, side-to-side, front-to-back); option to upgrade to FS 360 rotational armrests; Armrest Height 7.125in - 10.625in
Headrest: Optional (integrated headrest)Optional add-on (standard configuration: No headrest; Headrest +$60)
Lumbar support: Core Equalizer, with optional additional (height-adjustable) lumbarDynamic Variable Lumbar (DVL)® Support; height adjustable backrest raises the DVL®
Warranty: Steelcase Limited Lifetime warranty – 12 years, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor5 years (all parts and materials); 15 years (non-moving metal components, chair frame)

Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Gesture or the X-Chair X1?

The X-Chair X1 is cheaper to start: $729 versus $1,599 for the Steelcase Gesture at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

Which has a higher weight capacity?

The Steelcase Gesture, rated for 400 lb versus 275 lb for the X-Chair X1.

Which has a headrest?

Both: the Steelcase Gesture as an option and the X-Chair X1 as an option.

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Steelcase Gesture, and price and value for the X-Chair X1, based on review summaries.