X-Chair X1 vs Steelcase Gesture

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

X-Chair

X-Chair X1

$729

Steelcase

Steelcase Gesture

$1,599 – $2,560

$870

lower starting price for X-Chair X1 than Steelcase Gesture at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

X-Chair X1Steelcase Gesture

Price: $729$1,599 – $2,560
Seat height: 15.56–19.75 in16–21 in
Seat depth: 16–18 in15.75–18.5 in (functional, 2.75 in adjustment); seat depth 18.25 in
Load capacity: 275 lb (125 kg)400 lb (181.4 kg)
Recline: Extensive Variable Recline allows you to recline and lock into position. Recline tension can be adjusted using one tension-resistant control.Seat-to-back angle 98°–125°
Arms: 4-Dimensional armrests come standard (up, down, side-to-side, front-to-back); option to upgrade to FS 360 rotational armrests; Armrest Height 7.125in - 10.625inWidth 10.25–22.5 in between arms; height 7.25–11.5 in; pivot 15° in/out; depth 2.125 in
Headrest: Optional add-on (standard configuration: No headrest; Headrest +$60)Optional (integrated headrest)
Lumbar support: Dynamic Variable Lumbar (DVL)® Support; height adjustable backrest raises the DVL®Core Equalizer, with optional additional (height-adjustable) lumbar
Warranty: 5 years (all parts and materials); 15 years (non-moving metal components, chair frame)Steelcase Limited Lifetime warranty – 12 years, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor

Which is cheaper, the X-Chair X1 or the Steelcase Gesture?

The X-Chair X1 is cheaper to start: $729 versus $1,599 for the Steelcase Gesture at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

Which has a higher weight capacity?

The Steelcase Gesture, rated for 400 lb versus 275 lb for the X-Chair X1.

Which has a headrest?

Both: the X-Chair X1 as an option and the Steelcase Gesture as an option.

What do owners mention most?

Price and value for the X-Chair X1, and comfort for the Steelcase Gesture, based on review summaries.