Steelcase Series 1 vs Herman Miller Zeph

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 Zeph

$560 – $715

Nearly the same price

$549 vs $560 starting prices at the brand stores (Steelcase Series 1 vs Herman Miller Zeph)

Differences at a glance

Steelcase Series 1Herman Miller Zeph

Price: $549 – $750$560 – $715
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)14.75–20.25 in
Seat depth: 15.5"D to 17.75"D (functional seat depth)17 in
Load capacity: 400 lb (181.4 kg); 300 lb (136.1 kg)350 lb
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 Zeph?

The Steelcase Series 1 is cheaper to start: $549 versus $560 for the Herman Miller Zeph at the brand stores (Sep 2026).