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Steelcase

Steelcase Gesture Office Chair - Cogent Connect Licorice Upholstered Wrapped Back Platinum Metallic Frame Low Seat Light Seagull Seat/Back Dark Merle Arms (Light/Light) Hard Floor Caster Wheels

Very Good

2D arms
400 lb capacity
Seat depth adjustment
Synchro or weight-activated tilt

$1,694.00

In stock on Amazon.com

Specs verified August 2026

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Ergo Score Breakdown

Ergo Score: 55/100

Adjustability 25/40

Armrests6/102D armrests: 6/10

Seat height4/6adjustable: 4/6

Seat depth5/5seat depth adjustment: 5/5

Lumbar adjustment0/7Not listed by the seller

Recline0/2Not listed by the seller

Tilt lock3/3tilt lock: 3/3

Tilt tension3/3tilt tension: 3/3

Advanced tilt4/43D LiveBack technology: 4/4

Support 15/30

Lumbar support12/12lumbar support: 12/12

Upper back support0/4backrest 24 in: 0/4

Headrest adjustment0/2Not listed by the seller

Cushion0/5Not listed by the seller

Seat edge3/3flexible edge: 3/3

Breathable back0/4Not listed by the seller

Build 15/30

Warranty9/912-year warranty: 9/9

Weight capacity6/6400 lb capacity: 6/6

Certifications0/5Not listed by the seller

Base0/3Not listed by the seller

Gas lift0/2Not listed by the seller

Owner rating0/5Not listed by the seller

Comfort Index

Comfort Index: 11/100

Seat cushionNot listed by the seller

Cushion thicknessNot listed by the seller

ReclineNot listed by the seller

Breathable backNot listed by the seller

HeadrestNot listed by the seller

Armrests10/10

Owner rating1/25

Specifications

Seat height range	Not listed by the seller
Seat width	20 in
Seat depth	Not listed by the seller
Seat depth adjustable	Yes
Seat cushion	Not listed by the seller
Cushion thickness	Not listed by the seller
Back material	Not listed by the seller
Backrest height	24 in
Backrest width	16.25 in
Armrests	2D adjustable
Lumbar support	3D LiveBack technology
Lumbar adjustments	Not listed by the seller
Headrest	Not listed by the seller
Max recline	Not listed by the seller
Tilt mechanism	Not listed by the seller
Base material	Not listed by the seller
Casters	Hard floor
Gas lift	Not listed by the seller
Weight capacity	400 lb
Chair weight	Not listed by the seller
Overall height	47 to 57 in
Warranty	12 years
Certifications	Not listed by the seller

LiveBack lumbarAdjustable armsSeat depth adjustmentUpholstered backHard-floor casters

What We Like

Its Ergo Score of 55 is the second highest in its category, and the adjustability sub-score of 25 is the highest anywhere in that category.
The lumbar support is named as 3D LiveBack technology, which gives the listing a defined lumbar system rather than a generic claim.
The arms adjust in height and pivot, and the listing places them 22.38 to 32.69 inches off the floor.

Watch Out For

The Comfort Index is 11, among the lowest in its category, and the rating is 3.7 across 16 reviews, which is also toward the bottom there.
The title specifies the Low Seat version, yet the listing does not state a seat height range, so check that the low setting suits your leg length before ordering.
It is among the priciest chairs in its category, which only makes sense if the 12-year warranty and the adjustment range are what you are buying.

At a Glance

Steelcase's Gesture in its Low Seat configuration pairs a lumbar listed as 3D LiveBack technology with arms that adjust in height and pivot and a seat depth of 15.75 to 18.5 inches. It is rated for 400 lb and carries a 12-year warranty.

Who This Chair Is For

Buyers who want arm height and pivot adjustment alongside a seat that changes depth, without paying for a headrest.
People who need a 400 lb weight rating, which only five chairs in its category exceed.
Shoppers who value a long manufacturer warranty: the term here is 12 years.

Who Should Look Elsewhere

Anyone who wants a headrest. This listing does not state one, while a separate Gesture listing whose title names a headrest states that it adjusts in height and angle.
Shoppers on a tight budget, since only one other chair in its category is priced higher.

How the Low Seat Gesture handles lumbar, arms and seat depth

The lumbar type is given as 3D LiveBack technology. The arms move in height and pivot. The seat slides in depth between 15.75 and 18.5 inches, tilt tension can be adjusted, and the tilt locks in four positions. The listing does not state a tilt mechanism type, a maximum recline angle, or whether the lumbar adjusts in height or depth.

Alternatives to Consider

Steelcase

Steelcase Gesture Office Desk Chair with Headrest Cogent Connect Canary Yellow Fabric Standard Black Frame Hard Floor Casters

Very Good

In stock on Amazon.com

$1,792.00Comfort Index 29/100

Why consider: Matches this chair on Ergo Score at 55, but describes its arms as 360-degree rotating with height adjustment and adds a headrest, which this listing does not state.