Steelcase Series 1 vs Duramont Ergonomic Office 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

Duramont

Duramont Ergonomic Office Chair

$379.99

$169.01

lower starting price for Duramont Ergonomic Office Chair than Steelcase Series 1 at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Steelcase Series 1Duramont Ergonomic Office Chair

Price: $549 – $750$379.99
Load capacity: 400 lb (181.4 kg); 300 lb (136.1 kg)330 lb (150 kg)
Recline: Weight-activated synchro tilt; comfort dial with upright back lock, boost setting and weight-activated full reclineRecline with tilt tension adjustment
Arms: 4D arms (standard), height-adjustable arms or armlessHeight-adjustable armrests
Headrest: Optional headrest; adjusts 3.25" verticallyAdjustable headrest; moves up and down
Lumbar support: Adjustable lumbar is standard; fixed lumbar is available (3D Microknit Back only)Adjustable lumbar support (Dynamic lumbar support)
Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty; 12-year, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor5-year warranty

From 5 Steelcase Series 1 and 0 Duramont Ergonomic Office Chair user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Adjustability
Steelcase Series 18 mentions
Duramont Ergonomic Office Chair4 mentions
Price and value
Steelcase Series 18 mentions
Duramont Ergonomic Office Chair1 mention
Armrests
Steelcase Series 16 mentions
Duramont Ergonomic Office Chair2 mentions
Seat
Steelcase Series 14 mentions
Duramont Ergonomic Office Chair2 mentions
Assembly
Steelcase Series 14 mentions
Duramont Ergonomic Office Chair1 mention
Build quality
Steelcase Series 12 mentions
Duramont Ergonomic Office Chair3 mentions

Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Series 1 or the Duramont Ergonomic Office Chair?

The Duramont Ergonomic Office Chair is cheaper to start: $379.99 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 Duramont Ergonomic Office Chair as standard.

What do owners mention most?

Adjustability for the Steelcase Series 1, and back support for the Duramont Ergonomic Office Chair, based on review summaries.