Steelcase Series 1 vs Allsteel Mimeo

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Steelcase Series 1

Steelcase

Steelcase Series 1

$549 – $750

VS
Allsteel Mimeo

Allsteel

Allsteel Mimeo

$1,976 – $3,560

$1,427

lower starting price for Steelcase Series 1 than Allsteel Mimeo at the brand stores

Steelcase Series 1Allsteel Mimeo
Price
$549 – $750$1,976 – $3,560
Seat height
16.5–21.5 in (41.9-54.6 cm); 14.75–17.75 in (37.5-45.1 cm); 17.25–22 in (43.8-55.9 cm)16–21 in (40.6-53.3 cm); 22–32 in (55.9-81.3 cm)
Seat depth
15.5"D to 17.75"D (functional seat depth)15¼"–18¼"D
Recline
Weight-activated synchro tilt; comfort dial with upright back lock, boost setting and weight-activated full reclineWeight-Activated Recline
Arms
4D arms (standard), height-adjustable arms or armlessAdjustable Arms 6⅞"–11½"H x 13¼"–21⅝"W x 11⅛"D; Fixed Arms 9⅞"H x 20⅜"W x 11⅛"D
Lumbar support
Adjustable lumbar is standard; fixed lumbar is available (3D Microknit Back only)IntelliBack Technology: back design automatically adjusts to your movements, providing customized lumbar support
Warranty
Limited Lifetime Warranty; 12-year, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and laborLimited Lifetime Warranty; 12 years on seating controls, pneumatic cylinders, glides, casters, arm caps, foam; 5 years on mesh on Mimeo

Questions

Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Series 1 or the Allsteel Mimeo?

The Steelcase Series 1 is cheaper to start: $549 versus $1,976 for the Allsteel Mimeo at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Adjustability for the Steelcase Series 1, and comfort for the Allsteel Mimeo, based on review summaries.

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