Steelcase Series 1 vs Branch Multitask Chair

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

Steelcase

Steelcase Series 1

$549 – $750

Branch

Branch Multitask Chair

$279

$270

lower starting price for Branch Multitask Chair than Steelcase Series 1 at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Steelcase Series 1Branch Multitask Chair

Price: $549 – $750$279
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)adjustable
Load capacity: 400 lb (181.4 kg); 300 lb (136.1 kg)275 lb
Recline: Weight-activated synchro tilt; comfort dial with upright back lock, boost setting and weight-activated full reclineweight-activated tilt
Arms: 4D arms (standard), height-adjustable arms or armless3D (height, width, depth)

Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Series 1 or the Branch Multitask Chair?

The Branch Multitask Chair is cheaper to start: $279 versus $549 for the Steelcase Series 1 at the brand stores (Sep 2026).