Steelcase Series 2 vs Steelcase Gesture

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

Steelcase

Steelcase Gesture

$1,599 – $2,560

$850

lower starting price for Steelcase Series 2 than Steelcase Gesture at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Steelcase Series 2Steelcase Gesture

Price: $749 – $1,171$1,599 – $2,560
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)16–21 in
Seat depth: 14"D to 17.75"D (functional seat depth)15.75–18.5 in (functional, 2.75 in adjustment); seat depth 18.25 in
Recline: Angle between seat and back 99.5° to 119°Seat-to-back angle 98°–125°
Arms: Arm height from seat 7.5"H to 11.5"H: AdjustableWidth 10.25–22.5 in between arms; height 7.25–11.5 in; pivot 15° in/out; depth 2.125 in
Lumbar support: Lumbar height from seat 8.5"H to 9.75"HCore Equalizer, with optional additional (height-adjustable) lumbar

From 4 Steelcase Series 2 and 117 Steelcase Gesture user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Series 2 or the Steelcase Gesture?

The Steelcase Series 2 is cheaper to start: $749 versus $1,599 for the Steelcase Gesture at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Steelcase Series 2, and comfort for the Steelcase Gesture, based on review summaries.