Steelcase Karman vs KI Signia

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

KI Signia

$930 – $1,076

$269

lower starting price for KI Signia than Steelcase Karman at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Steelcase KarmanKI Signia

Price: $1,199 – $1,543$930 – $1,076
Seat height: 15.625–20 in (39.7–50.8 cm)17.5–22 in (44.5–55.9 cm)
Seat depth: Fixed seat depth (no number given)17–20 in (43.2–50.8 cm)
Recline: Comfort dial supports four recline positionsFive-position back travel limiter provides up to 27 degrees of recline
Arms: 4D arms or armless; 4D ARM: raise up and down, pivot in and out, shift in all directionsArmless, fixed reverse cantilever conference arms, 1D adjustable arms, or 4D adjustable arms
Lumbar support: Optional lumbar supportOptional lumbar support with 2.5" of vertical adjustment
Warranty: Steelcase Limited Lifetime WarrantyLifetime

Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Karman or the KI Signia?

The KI Signia is cheaper to start: $930 versus $1,199 for the Steelcase Karman at the brand stores (Sep 2026).