Steelcasecommunity · Sep 1, 2026

Steelcase Gesture review

The reviewer purchased a Steelcase Gesture specifically with the headrest attachment, which they feel is an important part of their positive experience. They work long hours and often lean back to rest their neck, and the headrest makes this possible comfortably. Without the headrest, they think they might share some of the criticisms others have about the chair. The seat is soft, which they find comfortable, but they acknowledge it might be too soft for some users. The combination of the reclined posture with headrest support and the soft seat works well for their work style, which includes a lot of reading and thinking time in addition to typing.

Pros

  • Headrest provides good neck support
  • Soft seat works well for relaxed postures
  • Good for work involving reading and thinking
  • Comfortable for leaning back

Cons

  • Seat might be too soft for some without headrest usage
Steelcase Gesture

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Steelcase Gesture

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