Steelcase Series 2 vs Herman Miller Cosm High Back

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

Herman Miller

Herman Miller Cosm High Back

$1,925 – $2,400

$1,176

lower starting price for Steelcase Series 2 than Herman Miller Cosm High Back at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Steelcase Series 2Herman Miller Cosm High Back

Price: $749 – $1,171$1,925 – $2,400
Seat height: 16.5–21.5 in (41.9-54.6 cm); 14.75–18 in (37.5-45.7 cm); 17.25–22 in (43.8-55.9 cm)14.8–21.4 in (37.6–54.4 cm)
Seat depth: 14"D to 17.75"D (functional seat depth)15.9 in (40.4 cm)
Arms: Arm height from seat 7.5"H to 11.5"H: AdjustableLeaf Arms; Height-Adjustable Arms; Fixed Arms; No Arms; Arm Height: 7.3–11.7"

From 4 Steelcase Series 2 and 33 Herman Miller Cosm High Back user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Comfort
Steelcase Series 28 mentions
Herman Miller Cosm High Back31 mentions
Adjustability
Steelcase Series 26 mentions
Herman Miller Cosm High Back31 mentions
Design
Steelcase Series 27 mentions
Herman Miller Cosm High Back23 mentions
Recline and tilt
Steelcase Series 21 mention
Herman Miller Cosm High Back19 mentions
Price and value
Steelcase Series 28 mentions
Herman Miller Cosm High Back11 mentions
Build quality
Steelcase Series 26 mentions
Herman Miller Cosm High Back12 mentions

Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Series 2 or the Herman Miller Cosm High Back?

The Steelcase Series 2 is cheaper to start: $749 versus $1,925 for the Herman Miller Cosm High Back at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Steelcase Series 2, and comfort for the Herman Miller Cosm High Back, based on review summaries.