Steelcase Series 1 vs Wilkhahn AT
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Understanding and Specifying Steelcase Series 1 Work Chairs (Seating Specification Guide, February 2024) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Wilkhahn AT / AT Mesh digital brochure (EN) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Steelcase Series 1 cut sheet (Item #25-0000121 02/25) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Steelcase Series 1 product page (steelcase.com) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Wilkhahn Guarantee Policy (publication date January 1, 2024) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- US Steelcase Store (price) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Wilkhahn Online Shop (Germany) (price) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
Steelcase Series 1Wilkhahn AT
- Price
- $549 – $750From €831
- 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)40–53 cm (15.7–20.9 in); 42–53 cm (16.5–20.9 in); 43–61 cm (16.9–24.0 in); 65–77 cm (25.6–30.3 in)
- Seat depth
- 15.5"D to 17.75"D (functional seat depth)43 cm (16.9 in); 39–45 cm (15.4–17.7 in)
- Load capacity
- 400 lb (181.4 kg); 300 lb (136.1 kg)45–140 kg (99–309 lb)
- Recline
- Weight-activated synchro tilt; comfort dial with upright back lock, boost setting and weight-activated full reclineSeat tilt 12°, backrest up to 26°; optional 3D forward tilt up to 5°; sideways tilt up to 12°
- Arms
- 4D arms (standard), height-adjustable arms or armlessOptional armrests: 1D height-adjustable by 100 mm in ten positions; 3D adds 50 mm depth and 25 mm width; 4D also pivots 25°
- Headrest
- Optional headrest; adjusts 3.25" verticallyOptional upholstered headrest, height-adjustable by 6 cm in 6 positions, depth adjustable up to 5 cm; adds 15 to 25 cm to total height
- Lumbar support
- Adjustable lumbar is standard; fixed lumbar is available (3D Microknit Back only)Height-adjustable lumbar support, ten lockable positions, up to 60 mm; Optional lumbar support, height-adjustable by 6 cm in six positions, optional depth adjustment up to 1.5 cm
- Warranty
- Limited Lifetime Warranty; 12-year, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor5 years (star bases, seat and backrest frames and shells, mechanisms); 2 years (gas lifts, casters, glides, armrest function, fabrics, upholstery)
Questions
Which has a headrest?
Both: the Steelcase Series 1 as an option and the Wilkhahn AT as an option.
What do owners mention most?
Adjustability for the Steelcase Series 1, and back support for the Wilkhahn AT, based on review summaries.
