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Steelcase Gesture Office Desk Chair with Headrest Plus Lumbar Support Cogent Connect Blue Jay 5S21 Fabric High Black Frame Hard Floor Casters

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Condition
New
Color
Cogent Connect Blue Jay
Size
High Height Range (17" - 22.5")
Dimensions
24.75 x 27 x 34.9 in
Weight
78 lb
Material
Textile
Room Type
Living Room, Office
In the box
Caster

Features 6

  • Connect fabric is 100% polyester
  • Wheels for hard flooring
  • Ergonomic chair features include adjustable seat depth, fully adjustable arms, adjustable lumbar, pneumatic seat height adjustment, recline tension adjustment, 4 position recline lock, wrapped upholstered back and seat, black/black frame color scheme
  • All day comfort and back support - Gestures seat and back move as a synchronized system, following your body as you move throughout the day to ensure long-term support

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Enduring performance for all people, all tasks, all technology.

Specs 36

Brand Steelcase
Color Cogent Connect Blue Jay
Material Textile
Product Dimensions 24.75"D x 27"W x 34.9"H
Size High Height Range (17" - 22.5")
Brand Name Steelcase
Additional Features Adjustable Height, Arm Rest, Ergonomic, Head Support, Seat Lock
Unit Count 1 Count

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Top Amazon Reviews

Amazing, comfortable, worthwhile investment!
Color: Cogent Connect Blueprint Size: High Height Range (17" - 22.5")
Review Image by Taylor Yust
Review Image by Taylor Yust
Review Image by Taylor Yust
I knew I wanted a nice office chair for WFH during the pandemic, and my search eventually led me here. I'm going to include all the information I wish I could have found when I was doing my research haha. First, the other chairs I was considering were the Steelcase Leap V2, the Herman-Miller Aeron, and the Herman-Miller Embody. I was able to try all three in-person locally, but there were no Gestures for me to test drive. I took a bit of a gamble on this chair buying it blind (...and truth be told, was planning on returning it if I did not like it better than the other three), but it paid off! I did not like the mesh material of the Aeron at all, and the Embody was waaaay too expensive compared to the Gesture (and was, at best, only just as good, IMO). The Leap V2 was also very, very good, and a cheaper alternative to the Gesture... but I personally preferred the Gesture, which fit my back better. I'm 6'5" and was specifically looking for a chair that would work for tall guys. I have no problems -- with the right adjustments, it fits my back perfectly and my head rests right on the headrest. I'm also really glad I was able to get the High Height Range option. Definitely glad I got the lumbar support. Again, my back was a huge concern, and this was a key feature for me. Color-wise, I could not find any photos of the Blueprint fabric. I don't think the photos in the product description are at all representative of the real-life color, so I've included some photos of my chair to give some reference. Again, I gambled on the color, googling for Cogent Connect fabrics and trying to judge images of the Blueprint color from them. Fortunately, I really like it -- it looks very good in-person, more subtle than the other blue shades you often see in Gesture advertising material. The fabric texture is different than I was expecting... I was hoping for something more meshy/soft. Cogent Connect reminds me of a fabric I'd find in a car seat or something, and retains heat just a touch more than I thought it would. But, I wouldn't say it's bad at all, just different from my expectations. Overall, I really love this chair and am glad I went with my gut and tried it, as opposed to settling for a used Leap V2 or something. Buying it new also meant I could get all the key features I wanted (lumbar support, height, etc.), and not settle for whatever happened to arrive at the second-hand store. I work a lot on my computer and see this as a worthwhile investment that I will enjoy every day I sit down for work for the next ten years. I've already noticed a marked improvement in my back and butt compared to the previous $200 chair I bought from Office Depot a few years back -- I wish I could have afforded something like this from the get-go. So, yes, great chair, and great investment! If you can afford it, go for it! If you can't, the Leap V2 would make for an acceptable alternative. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2021 by Taylor Yust
Very comfortable once adjusted
Color: Cogent Connect Licorice Size: Standard Height Range (16" - 21")
Due to the cost of the chair I contacted the seller with numerous questions. Their response was quick and well informed. I asked for the platinum back on my chair which they did. Shipping took about a week (partially due to an issue with the label at FedEx. The chair came fully assembled and with covers on the arms To the chair: Very comfortable once adjusted. The Lumbar is really a slider that allows you to move a slight (but invisible) “budge” up and down. It would be nice if it could go down just a little lower, but I’m short and it’s still very comfortable. The head rest was worth the extra cost. The angle and height can be adjusted and I like it very much. The arms are great, easy to move and adjust with a great range of options. The arm angle is stiff enough not to move on their own. The arms aren’t padded. I have gel armrest pads that I bought for my old Areon chair. The Areon chair is more breathable but harder on the seat. Thus far the seat hasn’t become hot or uncomfortable so it’s to be expected. You can also sit on the edge of the seat comfortably (which you can’t do on the Aeron). The Areon feels a bit more like more of a bucket seat than the Steelcase. This makes sense as the Steelcase is trying to let you “sit” in more positions than what the Aeron was designed for. Leaning back, you can feel the Steelcase gesture chair shift to maintain support. Even stretching my arms over my head at the maximum recline shift the support through the movement. The seat makes it feel like it doesn’t lean as far back as my Aeron, but it really is about the same. My girlfriend, who thinks the Areon chair was made as a primitive torture device that seats all the people in the waiting room in Hell, also finds this chair to be comfortable. There aren’t a lot of reviews of the Gesture with the headrest and the adjustable lumbar so I wanted to add one. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2017 by Lance
Almost perfect
Color: Cogent Connect Licorice Size: Standard Height Range (16" - 21")
Let me start by saying that I spent ages researching chairs before I finally bought the Steelcase Gesture. I was originally planning to get a Herman Miller Aeron Remastered, but after seeing several video reviews of both chairs, decided my memory of the Aeron was probably flawed and biased. With that, I added other brands to the list of candidates. Steelcase, of course, was a top contender; even with the hefty price tags. When it came down to it, I chose the Gesture for its “configurability,” if you will. I also required a decent headrest and hard floor casters—two things the Gesture has as options. I spend the majority of my day “tasking,” but I also have moments of pondering and waiting. In these various states, I will sit different ways. With “normal” chairs, there’s just a bit too much fidgeting to get comfortable. The Gesture is designed for people to sit in it multiple ways and “adjust” its support accordingly. Now, I can’t say that it does that exactly, but I will say this chair causes me very few, if any, aches after a long day. My previous daily-driver was a quite-used Herman Miller Mirra. It would leave me sore in so many ways. I can, however, say that much less fidgeting is needed in my seating changes. Some require a tweak of the chair’s controls (usually the seat pan in and out or the back resistance a tad tighter/looser) may be needed, but after I’m good to go. That brings me to the controls themselves. The Gesture is known to have one of, if not _the_ best headrest in the performance office chair category. I tend to agree. I’ve had one other chair with a similar headrest and it, too, was great. The seat pan adjustment is natural, though I unexpectedly feel a rotation at the first effort; it’s odd at first, but you get used to it. The tilt resistance is a bit on the touchy side for me. There’s a very small range of “good” for me. I’d really like it to have a more granular feel to its adjustments. It’s also a bit annoying in that you can’t adjust it while reclined in the slightest. You literally have to make absolutely certain that the back it fully upright. And the last control, the tilt lock… I don’t use. Also had one on the “great headrest chair” and never used it there either. However, having messed with it, I could see locking the back upright in some situations… maybe a bad night’s sleep? But otherwise, I wish that thing did something else. And for the final point of my needs: hard floor wheels. Well… I ordered it with hard floor casters, but it came with standard. Since I’d never seen either wheel, I gave them the benefit of the doubt. However, I must say, Steelcase’s carpet casters are total crap on hard floors. It’s like a subtle fingernails-down-the-blackboard feeling. After a few days, I contacted the seller and eventually Steelcase shipped replacement hard floor casters. Upon swapping them, it was night and day. The glide was smooth and “effortless” in as much as an office chair can be. At this point, I believe I’ve had the hard floor casters on longest… So after 30+ days of ownership, I’m pretty satisfied. I gave the chair 5 stars in value for money, as I fully expect to get 12+ years out of it (the warranty is 12 years!) and pro-rating the cost across even 10 years is pennies-per-day _well_ spent. It’s getting 4 stars overall because it’s not the immediately-comfortable chair you might expect at $1k+, but it makes up for that in its ability to support you in many different positions. UPDATE 6/2023: I've had my Gesture for around 9 months now. All of the above is still true. There is one minor thing to add: I noticed that the arms of the chair are not set quite symmetrical. It's the slightest difference and you can only see it when the arms are at their extremes. I'm not sure if this is from the manufacturer or shipping, but I know I didn't cause it. It was not enough to complain about at the time of purchase, but I may contact Steelcase directly in the future to see if this is something that can be adjusted. Outside of that, there's no noticeable wear on the chair aside from dust/dirt on the wheels. No "new" creaks or groans, and the controls are all still in "new" condition. UPDATE 8/2024: We're coming up on two full years of ownership. Again, previous comments stand. The chair has excellent build quality (outside of the aforementioned thing with the alignment of the arms). All of the functions still work 100%, the chair has only one "squeak" that really doesn't bother me (shifting weight side-to-side), and it's otherwise "like new" whereas any other chair at 2 years old would be ailing significantly. I'll also mention at this point, I've now moved it across the country. I kept the original shipping box, so that's how it was packed. I did not trust it to a mover, but rather put it in a trailer... I did miss covering one spot on the very top of the headrest with some plastic, so the cardboard filler-box rubbed on it the whole way and created a small hole in the outer fabric; nothing a hoodie draped over can't fix! Again, nothing major and totally my fault. Also, given the new locale, I have a new floor, but it's that really hard, no-pad carpet, so I've left the hard floor wheels on the chair and they're working well. Let's see how the next two years goes! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2022 by battlewithin
The Steelcase Gesture Just Doesn’t Hold Up Over Time
Color: Cogent Connect Licorice Size: Standard Height Range (16" - 21")
I was really happy with my Steelcase Gesture when I first got it. The build felt rock solid, the adjustments were smooth, and it gave off that “this thing will last forever” vibe. The only thing that felt a little off from day one was the seat cushion. It always seemed thinner and firmer than I expected for a chair in this price range, but it wasn’t uncomfortable enough to make a fuss about. Fast‑forward about four years, and that cushion has turned into a real problem. The foam has compressed so much that sitting for long stretches is genuinely uncomfortable. I’ve had to add a separate cushion just to keep using the chair, which feels ridiculous for something that’s supposed to be a long‑term investment. The armrests haven’t aged well either. The backs of both pads have torn, and now the arms don’t even sit at the same height on the same setting. It sounds minor, but when you’re trying to work, it’s surprisingly irritating. I also really wish they could fold all the way back and out of the way, but they just… don’t. The seating angle adjustment has also gotten more annoying over time. The available angles never seem to line up with the positions I actually want, and the range doesn’t go quite far enough back. I keep trying to fine‑tune it to a spot that simply isn’t there. And then there’s the headrest. It’s gone floppy, and it won’t stay where I put it anymore, which makes it more of a nuisance than a feature. The frame and the mechanics still feel great, but the parts I interact with every day haven’t held up. Between the seat, the armrests, the limited angle adjustments, and the saggy headrest, the chair just hasn’t aged the way I expected something at this price point to age. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2026 by Dakota N
Not disappointed
Very nice ergonomics. This isn't another racecar seat with a gamer tag. I wanted a chair I could sit in for a few hours each day and not feel like I was slouching or needing a back pillow like most other companies ship with their chairs. The back of this chair keeps your back aligned and can be firmed up to find the sweet spot that you can lean back on. This chair is easily the most I will ever spend on a chair but I feel like I got exactly what I was looking for. Initially I had issues with shipping but I contacted the seller and they helped me by contacting the shipping company and ended up ordering a replacement, which showed up a week later. All in all if you can afford to buy this chair I would recommend it. Great job Steelcase. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2020 by N. Palermo
Much better product than I expected
I was initially dubious that a $1300 chair was worth the cost but my wife talked me into purchasing it. My previous desk chair was a soft, fake leather pedestal chair that was too short for my desk. I got it used and the very thin fake leather was flaking off. This Steelcase chair is great. The seat is firm and comfortable. The chair is remarkably and effectively adjustable. The arm supports are adjustable in three dimensions. The recline function has 3 recline positions AND micro adjustments within those 3 settings. The seat can be adjusted up and down and also to the front and back. It is an extremely comfortable chair. I've only had the chair for about 3 months but I expect it to be durable over many years. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2020 by DAG
Great Chair
Color: Cogent Connect Blue Jay Size: Standard Height Range (16" - 21")
This is a great chair. I have had one for a week now and so far its amazing. Everything i could of asked for in a chair. very comfy when configured to your liking. lets see how it holds up till next week. Update: So its been a few weeks and the chair is still absolutely amazing. Everything i could of wanted and more. The compression has not changed the seat is still comfy and has not flatten into nothing after a week., Well worth it as it has already lasted longer then my last chair that went flat after a week and felt like i was sitting on steel Updated to 5 stars Update 3 years in. I still stand by everything I said above. The Chair is still amazing and looks like new. Best investment in a chair. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2018 by J. Donitz
This feels like a scam
Color: Cogent Connect Licorice Size: Standard Height Range (16" - 21")
This chair is the first time I decided to spend serious money for an office chair, and this is the most uncomfortable chair I had in my 25 years working in an office. My old 300 dlls chair is way more comfortable and durable. Not worth the money.
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2024 by Alejandro Espinoza
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