Steelcase Series 1 vs Nouhaus Ergo3DL Ergonomic Office Chair

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

Nouhaus

Nouhaus Ergo3DL Ergonomic Office Chair

$399.99

$149.01

lower starting price for Nouhaus Ergo3DL Ergonomic Office Chair than Steelcase Series 1 at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Steelcase Series 1Nouhaus Ergo3DL Ergonomic Office Chair

Price: $549 – $750$399.99
Seat depth: 15.5"D to 17.75"D (functional seat depth)16.3 in
Recline: Weight-activated synchro tilt; comfort dial with upright back lock, boost setting and weight-activated full reclineup to 135
Arms: 4D arms (standard), height-adjustable arms or armless4D
Lumbar support: Adjustable lumbar is standard; fixed lumbar is available (3D Microknit Back only)3D
Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty; 12-year, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor1 year

Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Series 1 or the Nouhaus Ergo3DL Ergonomic Office Chair?

The Nouhaus Ergo3DL Ergonomic Office Chair is cheaper to start: $399.99 versus $549 for the Steelcase Series 1 at the brand stores (Sep 2026).