Steelcase Series 2 vs Branch Softside Chair

Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.

Steelcase

Steelcase Series 2

$749 – $1,171

Branch

Branch Softside Chair

$299 – $399

$450

lower starting price for Branch Softside Chair than Steelcase Series 2 at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Steelcase Series 2Branch Softside Chair

Price: $749 – $1,171$299 – $399
Recline: Angle between seat and back 99.5° to 119°tilt, tilt lock, tilt tension
Arms: Arm height from seat 7.5"H to 11.5"H: Adjustableremovable
Lumbar support: Lumbar height from seat 8.5"H to 9.75"Hintegrated

Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Series 2 or the Branch Softside Chair?

The Branch Softside Chair is cheaper to start: $299 versus $749 for the Steelcase Series 2 at the brand stores (Sep 2026).