Steelcase Series 1 vs Herman Miller Setu

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 Setu

$945 – $1,370

$396

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

Differences at a glance

Steelcase Series 1Herman Miller Setu

Price: $549 – $750$945 – $1,370
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)15.5–20 in
Load capacity: 400 lb (181.4 kg); 300 lb (136.1 kg)300 lb
Arms: 4D arms (standard), height-adjustable arms or armlessribbon arms or armless
Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty; 12-year, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor12 years

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

The Steelcase Series 1 is cheaper to start: $549 versus $945 for the Herman Miller Setu at the brand stores (Sep 2026).