UPLIFT Pursuit vs Steelcase Series 1
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
$50
lower starting price for UPLIFT Pursuit than Steelcase Series 1 at the brand stores
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Pursuit Ergonomic Chair CHR455 Specifications (SP-CHR455-1.5) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Understanding and Specifying Steelcase Series 1 Work Chairs (Seating Specification Guide, February 2024) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Steelcase Series 1 cut sheet (Item #25-0000121 02/25) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Pursuit Ergonomic Chair | UPLIFT Desk ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Steelcase Series 1 product page (steelcase.com) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- US Steelcase Store (price) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
UPLIFT PursuitSteelcase Series 1
- Price
- $499$549 – $750
- Seat height
- 17" to 21" H16.5–21.5 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)
- Seat depth
- 18.9" D; Usable seat depth 18"15.5"D to 17.75"D (functional seat depth)
- Load capacity
- 250 lb (≈ 113 kg)400 lb (181.4 kg); 300 lb (136.1 kg)
- Recline
- 0° to 20° positive; back tilt tension adjust ManualWeight-activated synchro tilt; comfort dial with upright back lock, boost setting and weight-activated full recline
- Arms
- 3" vertical adjustment; armrest pad angle (in and out)4D arms (standard), height-adjustable arms or armless
- Headrest
- Integrated adjustable headrest; headrest height adjustment 3.9"Optional headrest; adjusts 3.25" vertically
- Lumbar support
- Lumbar support height (adjusts with seat back height); lumbar support depthAdjustable lumbar is standard; fixed lumbar is available (3D Microknit Back only)
- Warranty
- 15 year warranty on all UPLIFT Desk productsLimited Lifetime Warranty; 12-year, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor
What users mention
From 3 UPLIFT Pursuit and 5 Steelcase Series 1 user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.
Adjustability
UPLIFT Pursuit5 mentionsSteelcase Series 18 mentionsPrice and value
UPLIFT Pursuit4 mentionsSteelcase Series 18 mentionsSeat
UPLIFT Pursuit2 mentionsSteelcase Series 14 mentionsArmrests
UPLIFT Pursuit0 mentionsSteelcase Series 16 mentionsDesign
UPLIFT Pursuit2 mentionsSteelcase Series 13 mentionsAssembly
UPLIFT Pursuit1 mentionSteelcase Series 14 mentions
Questions
Which is cheaper, the UPLIFT Pursuit or the Steelcase Series 1?
The UPLIFT Pursuit is cheaper to start: $499 versus $549 for the Steelcase Series 1 at the brand stores (Sep 2026).
Which has a headrest?
Both: the UPLIFT Pursuit as standard and the Steelcase Series 1 as an option.
What do owners mention most?
Adjustability for the UPLIFT Pursuit, and adjustability for the Steelcase Series 1, based on review summaries.
