Steelcase Series 1 vs Autonomous ErgoChair Mesh
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
$50
lower starting price for Autonomous ErgoChair Mesh than Steelcase Series 1 at the brand stores
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Understanding and Specifying Steelcase Series 1 Work Chairs (Seating Specification Guide, February 2024) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Breathable Mesh Office Chair | Autonomous ErgoChair Mesh ↗Checked Oct 17, 2026
- Steelcase Series 1 cut sheet (Item #25-0000121 02/25) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Steelcase Series 1 product page (steelcase.com) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- US Steelcase Store (price) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
Steelcase Series 1Autonomous ErgoChair Mesh
- Price
- $549 – $750$499
- 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)18.5–21.5 in
- Seat depth
- 15.5"D to 17.75"D (functional seat depth)18–20 in
- Load capacity
- 400 lb (181.4 kg); 300 lb (136.1 kg)300 lb
- Recline
- Weight-activated synchro tilt; comfort dial with upright back lock, boost setting and weight-activated full recline22°; 5 lockable positions
- Headrest
- Optional headrest; adjusts 3.25" verticallyyes
- Lumbar support
- Adjustable lumbar is standard; fixed lumbar is available (3D Microknit Back only)flexible lumbar support
- Warranty
- Limited Lifetime Warranty; 12-year, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and laborlifetime
Questions
Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Series 1 or the Autonomous ErgoChair Mesh?
The Autonomous ErgoChair Mesh is cheaper to start: $499 versus $549 for the Steelcase Series 1 at the brand stores (Sep 2026).
Which has a headrest?
Both: the Steelcase Series 1 as an option and the Autonomous ErgoChair Mesh as standard.
Steelcase Series 1: specs, reviews, where to buy →Autonomous ErgoChair Mesh: specs, reviews, where to buy →
