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Steelcase Series 2 vs Steelcase Gesture: which one is right for you

Head-to-head comparison of Steelcase Series 2 and Steelcase Gesture with official manufacturer specs: what really sets them apart, where each one wins and which fits your body and your working hours better.

Steelcase Series 2
Steelcase lumbar regulable 41–52 cm
63 Editor's score
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Steelcase Gesture
Steelcase lumbar regulable 42–52 cm
69 Editor's score
The verdict
Technical tie: each one wins the same number of criteria.
Steelcase Series 2Steelcase Gesture
Seat height41-52 cm42-52 cm
Lumbar supportAdjustableAdjustable
Adjustable depthYesYes
Armrests4D4D
Maximum weight150 kg180 kg
Warranty12 years12 years
The evidence, category by category
Steelcase Series 2Steelcase Gesture
Adjustability
77
76
Lumbar support
70
70
Sturdiness
64
99
Warranty & cert.
100
100
Value for money
6
2

Scores 0-100 derived from the manufacturer's specs with the same method for both — published method.

When should you choose Steelcase Series 2?

Anyone who wants a contract-brand chair with a wider backrest than the Series 1 and arms that do not rise as you recline.

When should you choose Steelcase Gesture?

Anyone who switches between laptop, phone and tablet all day and wants a chair that lasts for decades.

Frequently asked questions

Is it worth paying the difference?

It depends on whether the advantages the pricier one brings are on your list of needs. Our table marks with ✓ which one wins each objective criterion; if the criteria it wins don't affect you, don't pay for them.

How do I know which one fits my body?

No generic comparison answers it: it depends on your height, weight, hours a day and hand size. Each category's filter crosses your measurements with the specs and gives you a fit % for each one.

And which one fits YOU? Put your measurements in the category filter and you will see them sorted by your real fit %.

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