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Steelcase

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

Very Good

2D arms
Headrest
400 lb capacity
Seat depth adjustment

$1,792.00

In stock on Amazon.com

Specs verified August 2026

Amazon.com data updated October 13, 2026, 2:34 pm ET. Price and availability are accurate as of the time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.com at the time of purchase will apply.

Ergo Score Breakdown

Ergo Score: 55/100

Adjustability 23/40

Armrests6/102D armrests: 6/10

Seat height6/6adjustable, 5.0 in range: 6/6

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 tilt0/4Not listed by the seller

Support 17/30

Lumbar support8/12lumbar support: 8/12

Upper back support4/4backrest 24 in: 4/4

Headrest adjustment2/2headrest adjustment: 2/2

Cushion0/5Not listed by the seller

Seat edge3/3flexible edge: 3/3

Breathable back0/4fabric back: 0/4

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: 29/100

Seat cushionNot listed by the seller

Cushion thicknessNot listed by the seller

ReclineNot listed by the seller

Breathable back8/15

Headrest10/10

Armrests10/10

Owner rating1/25

Specifications

Seat height range	16 to 21 in
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	Fabric
Backrest height	24 in
Backrest width	16.25 in
Armrests	2D adjustable
Lumbar support	Yes
Lumbar adjustments	Not listed by the seller
Headrest	Yes
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

Fit Guide

A comfortable seat height is about a quarter of your body height. Here is how this chair's listed seat range lines up (how we rate).

Your height	Seat range	Fit	Weight
4'11" to 5'3"	16 to 21 in seat (ideal about 15.3 in)	Seat may be too high	Rated to 400 lb
5'4" to 5'7"	16 to 21 in seat (ideal about 16.4 in)	Good fit	Rated to 400 lb
5'8" to 5'11"	16 to 21 in seat (ideal about 17.4 in)	Good fit	Rated to 400 lb
6'0" to 6'3"	16 to 21 in seat (ideal about 18.4 in)	Good fit	Rated to 400 lb
6'4" and up	16 to 21 in seat (ideal about 19.3 in)	Good fit	Rated to 400 lb

HeadrestAdjustable headrestRotating armsSeat depth adjustmentFabric back

What We Like

The headrest adjusts in both height and angle, so it can be set behind your head at whatever recline you settle into.
It shares the second-highest Ergo Score in its category, 55, and its support sub-score of 17 is the third highest there.
The arms are described as 360-degree rotating, with height adjustment, and the listing places them 22.38 to 32.69 inches off the floor.

Watch Out For

This is the priciest chair in its category. The Licorice Gesture listing, which does not state a headrest, also has an Ergo Score of 55 at the second-highest price, so the headrest is what you are paying extra for.
A 4 rating rests on only 3 reviews, among the fewest in its category, so it says little about how the chair holds up over years.
The listing confirms lumbar support is present but does not state its type, a recline angle or a tilt mechanism.

At a Glance

The headrest is what sets this Gesture apart: it adjusts in height and angle, and the title names it. The arms are described as 360-degree rotating, the seat height runs from 16 to 21 inches, and the chair is rated for 400 lb.

Who This Chair Is For

Anyone who reclines to read or think and wants a headrest that moves in height and angle.
Shorter users, because the seat starts at 16 inches, which is among the lower minimums across all the chairs that state one.
Buyers who want a 12-year manufacturer warranty together with a 400 lb weight rating.

Who Should Look Elsewhere

Anyone who wants the lumbar mechanism spelled out, since the listing does not state the lumbar type or how it adjusts.
Shoppers who want proof from many owners: only 3 reviews back this listing.

Headrest and arm movement on the Gesture with Headrest

The headrest moves in height and in angle. The arms are listed as 360-degree rotating and also adjust in height and pivot. The seat slides in depth, the tilt locks at four positions, and tilt tension is adjustable. The listing does not state a tilt mechanism type, a maximum recline angle or whether the headrest can be removed.

Alternatives to Consider

Steelcase

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Good

In stock on Amazon.com

$682.24Comfort Index 22/100

Why consider: Its arms adjust in height, width, depth and pivot (4D), where this listing states height and pivot only, and it also names a headrest. It is priced lower than this one.

FLEXISPOT

FLEXISPOT Ergonomic Office Chair High Back Mesh Swivel Computer Chair Home Office Desk Chairs with Wheels Lumbar Support Deep Black

Good

In stock on Amazon.com

$159.99Comfort Index 72/100

Why consider: States a recline of up to 130 degrees where this listing gives no angle, and its headrest height adjusts too; it is priced in the lower half of the category.