Steelcase Series 1 vs Herman Miller Lino

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

Herman Miller

Herman Miller Lino

$745 – $1,165

$196

lower starting price for Steelcase Series 1 than Herman Miller Lino at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Steelcase Series 1Herman Miller Lino

Price: $549 – $750$745 – $1,165
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)16.75–20.75 in (42.5–52.7 cm); 14.75–18 in (37.5–45.7 cm)
Seat depth: 15.5"D to 17.75"D (functional seat depth)15.75 in (40.0 cm); 15.13–17.88 in (38.4–45.4 cm)
Load capacity: 400 lb (181.4 kg); 300 lb (136.1 kg)350 lb/159 kg
Recline: Weight-activated synchro tilt; comfort dial with upright back lock, boost setting and weight-activated full reclineSemi-synchronous with tilt limiter; Synchronous with tilt limiter; Synchronous with tilt limiter and seat angle
Arms: 4D arms (standard), height-adjustable arms or armlessNo Arms; Fixed Arms; Height-Adjustable Arms; Fully Adjustable Arms
Lumbar support: Adjustable lumbar is standard; fixed lumbar is available (3D Microknit Back only)Lumbar Support: Standard; Passive Sacral Support: Standard; Adjustable Sacral Lumbar Support with PostureFit: Optional
Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty; 12-year, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor12-year, 3-shift

From 5 Steelcase Series 1 and 31 Herman Miller Lino user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Series 1 or the Herman Miller Lino?

The Steelcase Series 1 is cheaper to start: $549 versus $745 for the Herman Miller Lino at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Adjustability for the Steelcase Series 1, and comfort for the Herman Miller Lino, based on review summaries.