Steelcase Series 1 vs KI Impress

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

KI Impress

$965 – $1,197

$416

lower starting price for Steelcase Series 1 than KI Impress at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Steelcase Series 1KI Impress

Price: $549 – $750$965 – $1,197
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)17.75–22.25 in (45.1–56.5 cm); 16.75–19.5 in (42.5–49.5 cm); 20.5–26.75 in (52.1–67.9 cm)
Seat depth: 15.5"D to 17.75"D (functional seat depth)18 in (45.7 cm)
Recline: Weight-activated synchro tilt; comfort dial with upright back lock, boost setting and weight-activated full reclineFree-floating back; chair back angle approximate range of 24 degrees
Arms: 4D arms (standard), height-adjustable arms or armlessAvailable with 4D arm, adjustable T-arm, or fixed loop arm
Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty; 12-year, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and laborLifetime

Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Series 1 or the KI Impress?

The Steelcase Series 1 is cheaper to start: $549 versus $965 for the KI Impress at the brand stores (Sep 2026).