Steelcase Karman vs Interstuhl Pure Active

Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.

Steelcase

Steelcase Karman

$1,199 – $1,543

Interstuhl

Interstuhl Pure Active

€755 – €799

≈ $860 – $910

Differences at a glance

Steelcase KarmanInterstuhl Pure Active

Price: $1,199 – $1,543€755 – €799
Seat height: 15.625–20 in (39.7–50.8 cm)430–535 mm (16.9–21.1 in); low: 385 - 445 mm (15.2–17.5 in); high: 450 - 580 mm (17.7–22.8 in)
Seat depth: Fixed seat depth (no number given)460 mm (18.1 in)
Load capacity: 350 lb (158.8 kg)120 kg (265 lb)
Recline: Comfort dial supports four recline positionsSmart Spring technology: material flexibility in the upper backrest of up to 22 degrees to each side; lateral range of movement of up to 26 degrees on the seat; forward movements of up to 12 degrees
Arms: 4D arms or armless; 4D ARM: raise up and down, pivot in and out, shift in all directionsT-armrests, rigid; 4D T-armrests, adjustable height/width/depth, rotatable (options)
Warranty: Steelcase Limited Lifetime Warranty10-year warranty

From 7 Steelcase Karman and 1 Interstuhl Pure Active user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Steelcase Karman, and adjustability for the Interstuhl Pure Active, based on review summaries.