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Steelcase Gesture Office Chair - Ergonomic Work Chair with Wheels for Carpet - Comfortable Office Chair - Intuitive-to-Adjust Chairs for Desk - 360-Degree Arms - Licorice Fabric

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Product Dimensions 32.5"D x 27.5"W x 21.25"H
Size Low Height Range (14.5" - 18.25") (Pack of 1)
Special Feature Adjustable Height, Ergonomic, Arm Rest, Seat Lock
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  • Ergonomic Chair Design: The Gesture chair by Steelcase is expertly designed to redefine the relationship between you and your chair, adjusting to your unique body and work posture
  • Comfortable Desk Chair for Extended Use: The Gesture chair is designed for a variety of users and postures, ideal for those who prioritize a precise fit and sit for long periods of time
  • Premium Office Furniture Features: This chair includes wheels for carpet, 360-degree arms, a contoured back that fits your spine's natural shape, and intuitive adjustments all located on the right side within arms reach
  • High-Quality Chair for Desk: The Gesture chair boasts a full recline range with three settings, an upright back lock, and intuitive adjustment mechanisms
  • Better Design, Better Comfort, Better Choice: Our high performance seating helps you do your best work; we offer a broad range of dynamic options, all backed by Steelcase research, innovation, and our unwavering standards for quality and sustainability
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Steelcase Gesture ergonomic home office chair

Steelcase Gesture

Enduring performance for all people, all tasks, all technology.

Steelcase Gesture ergonomic office chair seat

Steelcase Gesture ergonomic office chair adjustable arm

Steelcase Gesture ergonomic office chair LiveBack technology

Premium Seat Comfort for All Day Support

  • Our proprietary seat cushion design leverages built in air pockets that conform to your body and reduce pressure that comes from long term sitting.

  • The edge of the seat is flexible around the perimeter, offering a bit of bend, right where you need it – relieving pressure points under your thighs.

360 Degree Rotating Arms Keep You Connected

  • Gesture’s arms adjust through a full range of motion – 360 degrees – for support that follows you as you work with multiple tech devices and interfaces.

  • Armrests are designed to remain parallel to your work surface as you move, so you can stay comfortably on task at every angle of recline.

Back Support That Brings You Relief

  • Gesture’s 3D LiveBack(TM) technology is designed to flex and mimic the natural movements of your spine as you change postures.
  • The contoured shape of the back helps to align your spine in its natural, healthy S-shape.

Steelcase Gesture ergonomic home office chair

Steelcase Gesture Chair Dimensions

Overall Chair Height 39.25" - 44.25"
Overall Chair Depth 21" - 23.63"
Overall Chair Width 22.38" -34.63"
Seat Height from Floor 16" - 21"
Seat Depth 15.75" - 18.5"
Seat Width 20"
Arm Height to Floor 22.38" - 32.69"
Back Width 16.25"
Back Height from Seat 24"
Weight Limit 400 lbs.
Steelcase Gesture ergonomic office chair Steelcase Leap ergonomic office chair Steelcase Think ergonomic office chair Steelcase Amia ergonomic office chair Steelcase Series 2 ergonomic office chair Steelcase Series 1 ergonomic office chair
Gesture Leap Think Amia Series 2 Series 1
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4.3 out of 5 stars
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4.2 out of 5 stars
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4.3 out of 5 stars
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4.3 out of 5 stars
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4.3 out of 5 stars
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Ergonomic Adjustability ***** ***** **** **** *** ***
Your Priorities Are... Ergonomics and Comfort Ergonomics and Comfort Sustainability Comfort Smaller Sized Footprint Smaller Sized Footprint
Adjustable Back Tension Manual Adjustment Manual Adjustment Automatic Adjustment Manual Adjustment Automatic Adjustment Automatic Adjustment
LiveBack(TM) Technology 3D LiveBack(TM) Technology LiveBack(TM) Technology LiveBack(TM) Flexor System LiveLumbar(TM) System
Arm Adjustment 360-Degree Rotating Highly Adjustable Arms Height, Width, Depth, Pivot Height, Width, Depth, Pivot Height, Width, Depth, Pivot Height, Width, Depth, Pivot Height, Width, Depth, Pivot
Adjustable Lumbar Option Available
Adjustable Seat Depth
400 lb. Weight Capacity
Other Considerations You have underlying conditions, such as occasional back pain. You change postures frequently, switch often between types of devices, or sit in unusual positions. You have underlying conditions, such as occasional back pain. You have limited floor space. You have a limited budget. Series 1 has commercial benefits that appeal to a consumer's wallet.

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Sustainability features

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Worker well-being

Manufactured on farms or in facilities that protect the rights and/or health of workers.

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BIFMA LEVEL certifies furniture products by reviewing corporate, facility, and product manufacturing processes against environmental impact, health and wellness, and social responsibility criteria. By assessing against this criteria, the entire life cycle of the product is reviewed to drive better practices in all areas. The BIFMA LEVEL program has three performance tiers; LEVEL 1, 2, and 3, with LEVEL 3 being the highest. Products must meet a minimum level to be certified and the more criteria a product meets the higher the product ascends from LEVEL 1 to 2 to 3.

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Certification Level

LEVEL 3
Manufacturing practices

Manufactured using processes that reduce the risk of negative environmental impact.

As certified by
BIFMA LEVEL BIFMA LEVEL

BIFMA LEVEL certifies furniture products by reviewing corporate, facility, and product manufacturing processes against environmental impact, health and wellness, and social responsibility criteria. By assessing against this criteria, the entire life cycle of the product is reviewed to drive better practices in all areas. The BIFMA LEVEL program has three performance tiers; LEVEL 1, 2, and 3, with LEVEL 3 being the highest. Products must meet a minimum level to be certified and the more criteria a product meets the higher the product ascends from LEVEL 1 to 2 to 3.

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Safer chemicals

Made with chemicals safer for human health and the environment.

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Product Description

Our Global Posture Study revealed nine new postures related to technology that were not adequately supported by existing seating solutions. Gesture is the first chair designed to support users’ interactions with today’s technologies. Gesture’s Core, Limb, and Seat interfaces work as a system to provide support and comfort to a wide range of users in a wide range of postures. Gesture is a highly ergonomic chair that will perform in any work environment.

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Customers say

Customers like the adjustability and performance of the chair. For example, they mention that it has better adjustment options, the armrests are easy to adjust, and the base is adjustable. That said, they appreciate the build quality, appearance, and comfort. That being said, some disagree on back support, stability, and value.

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175 customers mention128 positive47 negative

Customers like the comfort of the chair. They say that it is so comfortable that they like sitting in it even when they're not. They also say that reclineing feels really good in this chair, making their back feel better. They appreciate the moveable arms, which are easy to use. The rubber on the arms is soft yet well built, and it feels comfortingly and warmly nestled by the lumbar support. Overall, customers are happy with the comfort and functionality of the product.

"...It's also roughly about $500 cheaper and if it keeps my tushy comfy, my back from dying, and legs feeling like legs, I may just stick with it...." Read more

"...While I have always found the Amia pretty comfortable, she's liked it even more than I have; though it's better than the chair I have at my office, I..." Read more

"...chair (beyond nice looking...really a beautiful chair) and pretty comfortable...though it wasn't the "magic" comfort like someone might imagine with..." Read more

"...I think it's a great chair... but two things, I think the padding is a tad more comfortable in the Leap chair in the back and seat...." Read more

132 customers mention102 positive30 negative

Customers like the adjustability of the chair. They mention that the armrests are adjustable, the base is adjustable, and the seat depth can be adjusted. Some appreciate the multiple chair back positions and the analog seat-depth adjustment. Overall, most are happy with the adjustable features of the product.

"...It has several tilt settings and boy are they perfect. Freakin' unmatched in my opinion.- Has a great range of height...." Read more

"...The analog seat-depth adjustment (rather than just four or five fixed settings) is a really nice touch, particularly since it can be changed while..." Read more

"...It's hard to say, the Gesture wins in the highly and easily adjustable arms, and smooth and supportive leaning back...." Read more

"...The armrest adjustments are pretty amazing, however I wish they moved another inch or more forward...." Read more

87 customers mention71 positive16 negative

Customers like the build quality of the chair. They say it is very well built, sturdy, and solid. They also say it's built to last, and arrived in good shape. Customers also say the seat depth and other adjustments are well built. They feel like they get solid support in the spring back, and the padding is comfortable. They mention that after 8 months of heavy use, there was no sign of the foam cushions collapsing.

"...It's firm, but for me, at least, is in no way inadequate; quite the opposite, really, as it's very supportive, which is essential for good ergonomics..." Read more

"...The entire chair is VERY well built with all quality materials, including the cloth covering which I expect to hold up well even after a lot of use...." Read more

"...-Feels brand new after 8 months of heavy use, no sign of the foam cushions collapsing. They use a very durable dense foam and not cheap memory foam...." Read more

"Chair is good and solid. Easy to put together, but some might need help because it’s heavy...." Read more

75 customers mention62 positive13 negative

Customers like the performance of the chair. For example, they say it's an excellent, fantastic, and perfect desk chair. The quality is top notch, and the chair works well. The rollers work smoothly on carpeted floors.

"...Rollers work really smoothly on my carpeted floor.Bottom line...is this chair worth $1100+? I think it is...." Read more

"...They use a very durable dense foam and not cheap memory foam. Cloth looks mint and no signs of wear or loose threads...." Read more

"Chair is good and solid. Easy to put together, but some might need help because it’s heavy...." Read more

"Arrived in good shape. Box was a little worn but product was fine...." Read more

65 customers mention56 positive9 negative

Customers like the appearance of the chair. They mention that it's nice-looking, the seat cushion is better designed, and it looks modern in their home. They also appreciate the variety of colors to choose from.

"...150 difference which is part of why I went with the orange + it looks pretty awesome, especially in person!..." Read more

"...The Gesture looks more high tech and modern while the Leap is more of a boring generic look, but I think in some ways the Leap chair is more..." Read more

"...It is a VERY attractive chair (beyond nice looking...really a beautiful chair) and pretty comfortable...though it wasn't the "magic" comfort like..." Read more

"...The Steele Blue color I bought is so cool and still looks good even after a couple years of use.Would I recommend this chair? Absolutely...." Read more

86 customers mention47 positive39 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the chair. Some mention it's well worth the money, while others say it'd be better off buying a cheaper chair.

"...The price made me cringe a bit, but the chair is worth it. Comfortable, great support, easy to adjust. Glad I didn’t skimp on the price." Read more

"...I suppose there's no higher compliment I can give.It's very expensive and they're certainly making a killing, but you will probably get..." Read more

"...of my work week in this chair and on my mattress, it’s worth spending the extra money on both if you can swing it." Read more

"...For me, I can honestly say that the chair was well worth the money...." Read more

57 customers mention31 positive26 negative

Customers are mixed about the back support of the chair. Some mention that it provides great support in all the right places, while others say that there is zero lumbar support and the seat is flat.

"...The chair catches my entire back just right, with ample firm lumbar support which moves with me throughout the day...." Read more

"...Since I lean forward to sew, the lack of support from the short back should be less of a problem. I am 5'5"...." Read more

"...The Gesture is comfortable and supportive and as advertised it shines when you want to lean back in the chair..." Read more

"...On a related note: This seat has zero lumbar support, let alone adjustable lumbar support." Read more

50 customers mention19 positive31 negative

Customers are mixed about the stability of the chair. Some mention that it glides very easily, and the arms move easily. However, others say that the armrests move a bit too easily, so they sometimes get out of place while they're in use.

"...1. I noticed the right side of the seat "wiggled" and kind of made a clanking noise within the first few days...." Read more

"...Makes it a lot easier to move around, reach for things, lean in and out however I want in and in any direction...." Read more

"...but that honestly doesn't do a whole lot, and it tends to slide down from whatever position I set it in pretty quickly...." Read more

"...It claims to have lumbar support, but that, too, feels skimpy. It rolls smoothly and feels solid, not at all tippy...." Read more

Fantastic chair for all-day comfort and support
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Fantastic chair for all-day comfort and support
It's not easy to get excited about a desk chair. After all, the last place most of us want to be for hours on end is tied to our desks, building spreadsheets and presentations. After over twenty years of that, I, for one, would certainly rather do something else with my time. If you do have to spend a significant amount of time at your desk, however, it's awfully nice, even imperative, to be comfortable. The Steelcase Gesture chair has made me more comfortable at my desk than I have ever been, and I only wish that I had bought it sooner.A little background - about a year and a half ago, I was at a movie/TV set surplus sale and picked up two gently used Steelcase Amia chairs for $50 each, which was a tremendous bargain. I figured I could use a good quality desk chair at home for the rare day that I didn't go to the office, and my wife took the second one to the school where she teaches, and it served as a huge upgrade over the ridiculously unsupportive chair that her district provides to all teachers.Fast-forward 9 months, and we both start working from home, due to the pandemic. She brought her chair home from school, and we both worked pretty comfortably in these Amia chairs for 9 months. In-person learning eventually resumed, and so she took her chair back to school, leaving us with one at home. Recently, however, she's been doing more and more work from home, and it didn't seem right to have her use a dining chair, so I figured it was time for a new chair for myself, as I am still working from home all the time, with my Amia chair going to her for the few hours per week that she might need it. While I have always found the Amia pretty comfortable, she's liked it even more than I have; though it's better than the chair I have at my office, I've always felt that it could catch me a bit better, particularly in the lumbar area. It does have an adjustable lumbar support, but that honestly doesn't do a whole lot, and it tends to slide down from whatever position I set it in pretty quickly. So, I decided that if I was going to get a new chair, I'd truly try a different model, and given my prior good experience with Steelcase and excellent online reviews both here and elsewhere, I'd give the Gesture a try.The Gesture is, for me, so much more comfortable than the Amia, and I am exceptionally glad to have bought it. I have always preferred seating with pretty aggressive, or firm, lumbar support, so I was initially a bit concerned about the Gesture's lack of an adjustable lumbar support (available as an option from Steelcase, but not on the chair that Amazon stocks), but now that I have the chair, I'm convinced that it is not necessary. The chair catches my entire back just right, with ample firm lumbar support which moves with me throughout the day. I love that I can recline just a few degrees from vertical and the chair holds me there, without my needing to exert continuous pressure or tense my core muscles. Basically, the chair virtually senses where you want to be, and it stays in that position. Deeper reclines are also quite comfortable and stable.The analog seat-depth adjustment (rather than just four or five fixed settings) is a really nice touch, particularly since it can be changed while you're sitting. And the adjustability of the armrests is second-to-none; the Amia already does this pretty well, but the Gesture does it quite a bit better. For years, I have had issues with pain in my left shoulder and lower neck that I know come from putting too much weight on my elbows, forearms and wrists while sitting at my desk. Those issues have disappeared almost entirely since I got the Gesture, which tells me that I have managed to dial in just the right armrest position, which, for me, means that they're pulled in pretty close to my body and as far away from the edge of the desk as possible, allowing me to tuck my legs deep under the desk and not reach very far for the keyboard, keeping my arms level with the desk, lightly supported by the armrests. The whole setup is just extremely comfortable. Some people have noted that the armrests slope to the outside to such a degree that their arms sometimes slide off, but I have not experienced that at all, nor have I found the armrest material is at all rough, which is another complaint I have seen. Perhaps Steelcase has changed the armrests slightly since those reviews were written.I've noticed that some people have complained that the cushioning is insufficient, but I have not found that to be the case. It's firm, but for me, at least, is in no way inadequate; quite the opposite, really, as it's very supportive, which is essential for good ergonomics. I wouldn't want living-room couch-style cushioning in a desk chair.Build quality is exceptional, and the chair weighs a ton. I have little doubt that it will last me for many years.The Graphite color is a bit lighter than it appears in Amazon's pictures, at least on my screen. When the chair arrived, I discovered that it's exactly the same fabric and color that we already have on our Amia chairs. Prior to ordering, I thought that Nickel might be the better match, but Graphite was a bit less expensive and could be delivered more quickly, so it was a pleasant surprise to discover that Graphite is indeed what we already had.At this point, the only outstanding question is what I will do if I eventually have to return to the office. I hope to continue working from home indefinitely, but if they call me back full-time, I will likely take this chair in with me, as it's much better than what have there. If I end up working a hybrid schedule, with a few days at home and a few at the office, I might even have to invest in another Gesture so I have one in both locations. It really is that good!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic chair for all-day comfort and support
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2021
It's not easy to get excited about a desk chair. After all, the last place most of us want to be for hours on end is tied to our desks, building spreadsheets and presentations. After over twenty years of that, I, for one, would certainly rather do something else with my time. If you do have to spend a significant amount of time at your desk, however, it's awfully nice, even imperative, to be comfortable. The Steelcase Gesture chair has made me more comfortable at my desk than I have ever been, and I only wish that I had bought it sooner.

A little background - about a year and a half ago, I was at a movie/TV set surplus sale and picked up two gently used Steelcase Amia chairs for $50 each, which was a tremendous bargain. I figured I could use a good quality desk chair at home for the rare day that I didn't go to the office, and my wife took the second one to the school where she teaches, and it served as a huge upgrade over the ridiculously unsupportive chair that her district provides to all teachers.

Fast-forward 9 months, and we both start working from home, due to the pandemic. She brought her chair home from school, and we both worked pretty comfortably in these Amia chairs for 9 months. In-person learning eventually resumed, and so she took her chair back to school, leaving us with one at home. Recently, however, she's been doing more and more work from home, and it didn't seem right to have her use a dining chair, so I figured it was time for a new chair for myself, as I am still working from home all the time, with my Amia chair going to her for the few hours per week that she might need it. While I have always found the Amia pretty comfortable, she's liked it even more than I have; though it's better than the chair I have at my office, I've always felt that it could catch me a bit better, particularly in the lumbar area. It does have an adjustable lumbar support, but that honestly doesn't do a whole lot, and it tends to slide down from whatever position I set it in pretty quickly. So, I decided that if I was going to get a new chair, I'd truly try a different model, and given my prior good experience with Steelcase and excellent online reviews both here and elsewhere, I'd give the Gesture a try.

The Gesture is, for me, so much more comfortable than the Amia, and I am exceptionally glad to have bought it. I have always preferred seating with pretty aggressive, or firm, lumbar support, so I was initially a bit concerned about the Gesture's lack of an adjustable lumbar support (available as an option from Steelcase, but not on the chair that Amazon stocks), but now that I have the chair, I'm convinced that it is not necessary. The chair catches my entire back just right, with ample firm lumbar support which moves with me throughout the day. I love that I can recline just a few degrees from vertical and the chair holds me there, without my needing to exert continuous pressure or tense my core muscles. Basically, the chair virtually senses where you want to be, and it stays in that position. Deeper reclines are also quite comfortable and stable.

The analog seat-depth adjustment (rather than just four or five fixed settings) is a really nice touch, particularly since it can be changed while you're sitting. And the adjustability of the armrests is second-to-none; the Amia already does this pretty well, but the Gesture does it quite a bit better. For years, I have had issues with pain in my left shoulder and lower neck that I know come from putting too much weight on my elbows, forearms and wrists while sitting at my desk. Those issues have disappeared almost entirely since I got the Gesture, which tells me that I have managed to dial in just the right armrest position, which, for me, means that they're pulled in pretty close to my body and as far away from the edge of the desk as possible, allowing me to tuck my legs deep under the desk and not reach very far for the keyboard, keeping my arms level with the desk, lightly supported by the armrests. The whole setup is just extremely comfortable. Some people have noted that the armrests slope to the outside to such a degree that their arms sometimes slide off, but I have not experienced that at all, nor have I found the armrest material is at all rough, which is another complaint I have seen. Perhaps Steelcase has changed the armrests slightly since those reviews were written.

I've noticed that some people have complained that the cushioning is insufficient, but I have not found that to be the case. It's firm, but for me, at least, is in no way inadequate; quite the opposite, really, as it's very supportive, which is essential for good ergonomics. I wouldn't want living-room couch-style cushioning in a desk chair.

Build quality is exceptional, and the chair weighs a ton. I have little doubt that it will last me for many years.

The Graphite color is a bit lighter than it appears in Amazon's pictures, at least on my screen. When the chair arrived, I discovered that it's exactly the same fabric and color that we already have on our Amia chairs. Prior to ordering, I thought that Nickel might be the better match, but Graphite was a bit less expensive and could be delivered more quickly, so it was a pleasant surprise to discover that Graphite is indeed what we already had.

At this point, the only outstanding question is what I will do if I eventually have to return to the office. I hope to continue working from home indefinitely, but if they call me back full-time, I will likely take this chair in with me, as it's much better than what have there. If I end up working a hybrid schedule, with a few days at home and a few at the office, I might even have to invest in another Gesture so I have one in both locations. It really is that good!
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