Steelcase Series 1 vs Nightingale CXO 6200

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

Nightingale

Nightingale CXO 6200

$2,827 – $3,118

$2,278

lower starting price for Steelcase Series 1 than Nightingale CXO 6200 at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Steelcase Series 1Nightingale CXO 6200

Price: $549 – $750$2,827 – $3,118
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)15.5–20.5 in (39–52 cm)
Seat depth: 15.5"D to 17.75"D (functional seat depth)17–20 in (43–51 cm)
Load capacity: 400 lb (181.4 kg); 300 lb (136.1 kg)up to 350lbs
Recline: Weight-activated synchro tilt; comfort dial with upright back lock, boost setting and weight-activated full reclineSlow release synchronous knee tilt mechanism with infinite position tilt lock
Arms: 4D arms (standard), height-adjustable arms or armless4D ARMRESTS: pivoting arm pads with a 30° range of motion inward and outward, height (4.5”), width (3.5”) and depth adjustment (4”)
Headrest: Optional headrest; adjusts 3.25" verticallyOptional headrest (Model 6200D), adjusts up/down and pivots backwards
Lumbar support: Adjustable lumbar is standard; fixed lumbar is available (3D Microknit Back only)Independent adjustable lumbar support with 4” vertical range and 2” depth
Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty; 12-year, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and laborLifetime Limited: all non-moving metal parts; 10 Years: Control mechanisms, casters, pneumatic cylinders, self-skinned urethane parts, and plastic shells; 5 Years: Upholsteries

From 5 Steelcase Series 1 and 0 Nightingale CXO 6200 user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Series 1 or the Nightingale CXO 6200?

The Steelcase Series 1 is cheaper to start: $549 versus $2,827 for the Nightingale CXO 6200 at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

Which has a headrest?

Both: the Steelcase Series 1 as an option and the Nightingale CXO 6200 as an option.

What do owners mention most?

Adjustability for the Steelcase Series 1, and comfort for the Nightingale CXO 6200, based on review summaries.