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Steelcase

Steelcase QiVi Chair, Licorice Fabric

BasicLimited data

300 lb capacity

$625.00

In stock on Amazon.com

Specs verified October 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: 7/100

Adjustability 1/40

Armrests1/10fixed armrests: 1/10

Seat height0/6Not listed by the seller

Seat depth0/5Not listed by the seller

Lumbar adjustment0/7Not listed by the seller

Recline0/2Not listed by the seller

Tilt lock0/3tilt without stated lock: 0/3

Tilt tension0/3Not listed by the seller

Advanced tilt0/4pivoting backrest with automatic gliding seat: 0/4

Support 0/30

Lumbar support0/12Not listed by the seller

Upper back support0/4Not listed by the seller

Headrest adjustment0/2Not listed by the seller

Cushion0/5foam seat: 0/5

Seat edge0/3Not listed by the seller

Breathable back0/4Not listed by the seller

Build 6/30

Warranty0/9Not listed by the seller

Weight capacity6/6300 lb capacity: 6/6

Certifications0/5Not listed by the seller

Base0/3plastic base: 0/3

Gas lift0/2Not listed by the seller

Owner rating0/5Not listed by the seller

Comfort Index

Comfort Index: 12/100

Seat cushion8/20

Cushion thicknessNot listed by the seller

ReclineNot listed by the seller

Breathable backNot listed by the seller

HeadrestNot listed by the seller

Armrests0/10

Owner rating4/25

Specifications

Seat height range	Not listed by the seller
Seat width	Not listed by the seller
Seat depth	Not listed by the seller
Seat depth adjustable	Not listed by the seller
Seat cushion	Foam
Cushion thickness	Not listed by the seller
Back material	Not listed by the seller
Backrest height	Not listed by the seller
Backrest width	Not listed by the seller
Armrests	Fixed
Lumbar support	Not listed by the seller
Lumbar adjustments	Not listed by the seller
Headrest	Not listed by the seller
Max recline	Not listed by the seller
Tilt mechanism	pivoting backrest with automatic gliding seat
Base material	Plastic (from manufacturer)
Casters	Carpet
Gas lift	Not listed by the seller
Weight capacity	300 lb
Chair weight	Not listed by the seller
Overall height	Not listed by the seller
Warranty	Not listed by the seller
Certifications	Not listed by the seller

Fabric upholsteryPivoting backrestGliding seatCarpet castersPlastic base

What We Like

Steelcase gives its Global Limited Lifetime warranty, according to the manufacturer's spec sheet.
The back is covered in QiVi Net, again per the manufacturer's spec sheet.

Watch Out For

No managerial or executive chair scores lower: the Ergo Score of 7 is the lowest in the category, with Support at 0 and Adjustability at 1.
Just 14 reviews stand behind the 4.2 rating, the twenty-fourth lowest review count among all chairs that state one.

At a Glance

Upholstered in licorice fabric, the Steelcase QiVi has a pivoting backrest with an automatically gliding seat.

Who This Chair Is For

Carpeted offices, since the spec details list carpet casters.
Sitters who prefer a firm seat: the spec details give a firm foam cushion.

Who Should Look Elsewhere

Buyers who want a tilt tension control: that control is not stated in the listing.
Fit-tuners will find little: Adjustability scores 1, tying for the second lowest among managerial and executive chairs, with the single point from the armrests and zeros for seat height, seat depth, lumbar adjustment, recline, tilt lock, tilt tension and advanced tilt.