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The Steelcase Gesture Office Chair in Licorice features 100% polyester Connect fabric and a fully adjustable ergonomic design including headrest, seat depth, lumbar support, and armrests. Built for durability with 24/7 use in mind, it offers synchronized seat and backrest movement, air-pressure height adjustment, and multiple reclining options. Delivered fully assembled, it’s the ultimate upgrade for professionals seeking all-day comfort and support.

















| Manufacturer | Steelcase |
| Item model number | 442A50-B/B-5S26-5S26-4ARM-LUM-HEAD-CC |
| Product Dimensions | 82.55 x 69.85 x 53.98 cm; 6.69 kg |
| ASIN | B08LN39FH5 |
S**G
Pros: Best Chair Ever. That's not hyperbole - I'm 64 and have been doing office work for most of my adult life, and have through a wide variety of chairs from the cheap to expensive competitors, and none of them hold a candle to this chair. Assembly: dead easy. The only challenge is that the chair itself is heavy, so getting it out of the box is work, and getting the piston, chair and base aligned is definitely easier with two people. Other than that, assembly was seconds, easy, and required no tools at all. Adjustable: I'm short and um... fluffy, so no chairs ever fit me. This chair does, and perfectly. The seat moves in and out far enough that you can get the pressure points on your thighs exactly right and comfortable. It goes low enough that my feet are actually flat on the floor with no need for a cushion, but adjusts high enough for my 6' plus husband. The adjustable lumbar is ideal support, and adjusts far enough to suit a variety of needs. The 4 stops on the recline work perfectly, and even better, the tension adjustment on recline lets me get the chair to "just right" for long calls or long pounding keyboard sessions. The controls are easy to understand and logical, so no fumbling around trying to remember which dial does what. There are several reviews that call out the arm rests moving, and yes they do move, but they're stiff enough to stay put while seated, and pull right back in as needed. I can get them to exactly the right height and position with no fiddling at all, and a big plus is that they adjust forward and back as well as up and down. The seat itself is cushioned, but not mushy at all, so you get comfort with support for long days at the desk. The back is firm and comfortable. I added the headrest, which is as good a quality as the rest of the chair, looks great, and adjusts to "just right". After many, many years of trying to find the best economy chair, I finally bit the bullet and bought the chair I deserve. Now I'm reminded that there's a huge difference between "price" and "cost" and wish I'd done this years ago.
T**C
This is a review for the Steelcase Gesture Office Chair with Head Rest. In summary this is the highest quality, most comfortable office chair I have ever used. Delivery: This chair was delivered by Amazon, INSIDE my house. I was curious why Amazon included the inside delivery until I actually got the package. Because of the high quality of this chair the package weight was about 70 pounds and would have been a challenge for me to drag inside if it had been a normal delivery. Assembly: The chair came mostly assembled so final assembly of the three parts (wheelbase, rod, and chair) was done in seconds with no tools required. I had also purchased a set of Rollerblade office chair wheels from The Office Oasis (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED UPGRADE), so it took me maybe a full minute. I assembled the chair myself, but because the chair is HEAVY, I would recommend having a friend help. Adjustment: This is where this chair really stands out. This chair has so many adjustment options I did spend some time getting the fit just right for me. The controls are intuitive and soon I had the chair adjusted to perfection. The lumbar support fits me ok at the lowest setting, so shorter people might not be as comfortable or need a cushion to fit comfortably. I’m 5’8”. I was a little concerned about the fully adjustable armrests, but they don’t flop around when using them for support to stand or sit. Value for the Money: Initially I was shopping for another economy chair. I’m 67 years old, retired, and I am a gamer so I spend up to 18 hours a day at my computer (with regular breaks for exercise). I needed a new chair because the full 1.0 version of a computer game I have spent almost 6,000 hours playing is finally being released next week (Satisfactory!!!) That means for the next few weeks I will practically be living at the computer. I have a house full of “31-day chairs” mostly purchased via Amazon. I spent a few hundred dollars each on 9 different office/computer gaming chairs that barely managed to function well long enough to pass the 30-day Amazon return date. I had spent almost $3,000 on horrible chairs that didn’t last. With that in mind, the price on this quality chair seems reasonable I hope I never have to find out how well Steelcase stands behind their warranty, but at least on paper this product has a solid multi-year warranty. Something my discount office chairs were lacking I highly recommend the Steelcase Gesture Office Chair with Head Rest to anyone who spends a lot of time in their office chair and values quality, comfort, and durability. I will never buy another one of those discount “31-day chairs”.
D**B
TLDR: As the title says, this chair is uncomfortable, way over priced, and poorly designed. It boggles my mind how this can be recommended so much. The only reason I didn't return after about a week was I threw out the box. So here is more detail as to why..... - Seat padding and comfort- This seat has NOWHERE near enough padding on it. I weigh about 215 lbs and it feels like this seat would only work for someone about 50 lbs lighter. Even then I think over time your butt would still start to hurt after a while. - Seat support- Between the size and shape of the seat along with the back and forward adjustment, I do not feel like I'm getting enough support. It feels like the seat is leaning forward a bit and not supporting me properly. Combine that with the material that the seat is made with (I have the cloth version) and it feels like I'm always on the edge of sliding out of the chair. Even moving the seat all the way forward did not help. And I'm 5 foot 10, not some giant. - The arms adjustment- The arms swing horizontally and there is a) very little resistance to their movement, b) they move to ridiculous extremes you would never realistically use for anyone with close to normal body size, and c) there is no way to lock them in position. The result is that you are CONSTANTLY moving these things around to be supportive. It's horrible. - The armrests- They are horrible. The have similar issue with the arms, they rotate horizontally with no way to lock them in place. They have "clicked" positions but it takes so little force to rotate them that the feature is useless. The edges are hard, so if you don't have the armrests in the right position then you get poked by the hard edge. The shape is wrong too! The top is rounded off, so that point along with material they use for them, your arms feel like they are constantly sliding off. - Value and Quality- This does not feel like a $1600 chair. The headrest is crazy adjustable ( again something else that moves to positions that no normal human being would use) and it feels like they spent a bunch of money on the engineering of that and now charge you 3X what they should for the whole chair. No part of this chair feels premium. It's largely plastic. You sit in it and you jostle it around a bit to the point where with all the plastic I imagine this will start to creek over time. I certainly won't use or have it long enough to find out.
E**C
I recently purchased the Steelcase Gesture Office Chair with Head Rest, and it has been a game-changer for my work-from-home setup. As someone who spends up to 12 hours a day at my desk, finding a chair that provides both comfort and support was crucial, and this chair delivers on all fronts. The comfort level of the Steelcase Gesture is unparalleled. The seat cushion is incredibly supportive, and the backrest contours perfectly to my spine, providing excellent lumbar support. The headrest is a fantastic addition, offering just the right amount of support for my neck and head, which is essential during long work sessions. What truly sets this chair apart is its adjustability. Every aspect of the chair can be customized to fit your body perfectly. The armrests move in every direction—up, down, forward, backward, and even pivot—ensuring that my arms and shoulders are always in a comfortable position. The seat depth and height adjustments are smooth and easy to use, allowing me to find the perfect seating position effortlessly. Since using the Steelcase Gesture, I have experienced no body pain, even after sitting for extended periods. The chair promotes good posture and reduces strain on my back and neck, making those long workdays much more manageable. I highly recommend the Steelcase Gesture Office Chair with Head Rest to anyone in need of a high-quality, ergonomic office chair. It is worth every penny for the comfort and support it provides. If you spend a lot of time at your desk, this chair is an investment in your health and productivity. I hope this review helps!
A**R
This is NOT an "easy chair". However, if you want to sit with improved posture this chair will do it for you. Infinite adjustments give you a near "customized" sitting experience. I'm 73 with lifetime low back problems and finding a chair that I can sit in relatively comfortably has been a lifetime quest. Looks like I've finally found what I've been searching for. I do not use the chair in our home office but use it as my primary "roosting spot" for TV viewing and general seating. If you give it a chance (it does take some getting used to) this thing will give you all the support you're gonna need. I find that if I get up and move around a little every couple hours that any "pressure" points are diminished and I'm set for another couple hours. (My MD tells me that this is good for my circulation) All around I have found this chair to be a great addition. And who the heck warranties anything for 12 years?! A little pricey but a good investment if you're looking to improve your sitting experience. BTW there is NO assembly, comes in the box completely set up and ready to go! Cool.
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