Steelcase Series 1 vs Kokuyo Duora

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Steelcase Series 1

Steelcase

Steelcase Series 1

$549 – $750

VS
Kokuyo Duora

Kokuyo

Kokuyo Duora

¥83,710 – ¥127,930

≈ $530 – $820

Differences at a glance

Steelcase Series 1Kokuyo Duora
Price
$549 – $750¥83,710 – ¥127,930
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)420–510 mm (16.5–20.1 in)
Seat depth
15.5"D to 17.75"D (functional seat depth)405–455 mm (15.9–17.9 in)
Recline
Weight-activated synchro tilt; comfort dial with upright back lock, boost setting and weight-activated full reclineAuto-fit synchro rocking; rocking angle range adjustment (4 steps: 0, 6, 13, 20°); simple rocking tension adjustment (5 steps)
Arms
4D arms (standard), height-adjustable arms or armless2-way motion arms (height stroke 100 mm, depth stroke 65 mm, angle 30° inward)
Lumbar support
Adjustable lumbar is standard; fixed lumbar is available (3D Microknit Back only)Pelvic adjust support (3 steps); lumbar support is optional
Warranty
Limited Lifetime Warranty; 12-year, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and laborStructure 10 years from delivery (purchases from Jan 2023; back frame, arm frame, base legs); mechanisms and moving parts 2 years; exterior and surface finish 1 year

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