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Steelcase Series 1 Ergonomic Office Chair, Carpet Floors, Licorice

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Condition
New
Color
Licorice
Style
Carpet Casters
Pattern
Solid
Model
435A00-5T21-5S26-6205-4ARM-LUM-CC
Dimensions
23.75 x 27 x 41.25 in
Weight
29 lb
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Office Chair

Features 5

  • Ergonomic Chair Design: The Steelcase Series 1 work chair gives you essential ergonomics and quality at a great value, plus it boasts space efficiency and weight-activated controls
  • Customizable Office Furniture: This chair for desks has optional 4-dimensional arm support and an adjustable headrest, plus provides additional back support for a pressure-free sit
  • Durable Chair with Wheels: This ergonomic chair includes flexible edges and adaptive bolstering in the forearm, providing a pressure-free sit
  • Easy-to-Assemble Study Chair: With no tools required, this chair can be put together in less than 2 minutes, so you can enjoy your new level of comfort while working

Specs 49

Brand Steelcase
Color Licorice
Material Polyester
Product Dimensions 31"D x 28.5"W x 16"H
Size Carpet Casters (Pack of 1)
Brand Name Steelcase
Additional Features Adjustable Lumbar, Arm Rest, Ergonomic
Unit Count 1 Count

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Why Steelcase Series 1 is the Ultimate Solution for Your Office Needs

Ergonomics & Design Compare Favorably With Much More Expensive Chairs
Color: Royal Blue Style: Carpet Casters Pattern Name: Chair
In evaluating a number of ergonomic chairs: Ease of assembly, a good price point, and good design which is exemplified in the sliding arm rests and adjustable seat height and horizontal adjustments, as well as the color choices. Some of the competing chairs which I liked simply had too many screws and pieces, requiring hours of assembly, and having the potential to come loose later. The Steelcase chair lived up to its hype, few pieces and a couple of minutes to assemble requiring only one person. And I loved the Royal Blue color and other color choices, which made me think positively that Steelcase had given much design thought to the end user. The seat padding is comparable to other more expensive chairs. Overall, the chair is quite sturdy, and has a small footprint that works well in tight small spaces. I previously owned a much more expensive Freedom Chair that worked great for 17 years before finally falling apart, and I feel this Steelcase chair compares favorably at a much lower price. Bottom line, my back issues improved with the Steelcase chair, which many days gets over a dozen hours of use. Plus the Royal Blue color and compact footprint work well for my home office. Overall, a solid choice when ergonomics and design matter. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2026 by Joel Grossman
The best office chair I've used.
Color: Malt Style: Carpet Casters Pattern Name: Chair
Well, 5 stars for assembly.... after watching the online assembly video on Amazon, it took 2 minutes to assemble. Had only 6 parts. No tools needed. (It took longer to get everything out of the box) 5 stars for basic construction. I got what I thought I was getting... a mesh back, solid office chair. 5 stars for how everything is adjustable. The 'locked' setting was too upright for me. But the first click was closer, and I've gotten used to it. 5 stars for the carpet casters. They fly over my carpet. Very easy. 5 stars because it appears to be high quality and durable. 4 stars for the armrests. A little softer would be better. But, for me, it's not a big deal and there are aftermarket soft arm pads available. 5 stars for the back adjustment. Slides up and down easily. But has little effect. 4 stars for the 'Malt' color. It'll show stains and I have 2 cats. 5 stars for the warranty. I recall it's like 12 years or something. Overall a really, really good chair. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2026 by Amazon Customer
Probably the easiest desk chair that I've ever assembled.
Color: Licorice Style: Carpet Casters Pattern Name: Solid
There is beauty in the simplicity of this chair. Sure, you don't have a million dials and switches on the base for fine tuning, but it hits all the basics and while I initially was taken back by the fact that it only has 3 settings for the backrest support (rigid, firm and soft), I have found that's all that I really need. I should note that mine arrived with more of the assembly done than the Steelcase videos even indicated. For instance, the armrests were already installed and I didn't have to attach the back to the base. Made me wonder if mine was a return, demo or something like that but it appears to be in like new condition. Anyway, I had it all together and adjusted to my liking in all of 5 min. which is great! I feel like this chair corrects a lot of my bad habits w/out being a nag about it. I find myself sitting with improved posture and with proper support at the three key touch points- Arms, back, butt. I would say that if there is a weak link among those three, it'd maybe be at the arms as they sort of vaguely move around laterally sometimes and I find myself sort of resetting them every so often to where I think they should be for me. They also are fairly thin and lightweight so I have some concern about durability but only time will tell there. Steelcase claims the chair can support up to 400lbs, which to me, indicates that it should hold up under the kind heavy daily use that I bought it for as an intensive home office user. Some complaints in reviews I read ahead of purchase were related to the seat cushion being too hard. I would tend to disagree there as I think it strikes a perfect balance of comfort/supportiveness. As with a bed mattress, softer isn't always better in my experience. As for the rest, it feels like an upscale economy chair rather than anything more luxurious with lots of plastic but it's all well-done. I guess for the price paid, that's fair and my wife indicated that she prefers this to any other desk chair that I've brought home thus far. I'd say that's high praise. I think that unless you are willing to go closer to a grand or more, this is a great option- Particularly if you are under 6' tall. If you are larger, you will likely want to add the optional headrest for additional support as the chair back covers me at 5'10" just barely. Otherwise, maybe steer clear of this one, but for the average size adult, it really shines. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2022 by Jeremy D.
The gold standard for office chairs.
Color: Concord Style: Carpet Casters Pattern Name: Chair
The assembly was not the easiest thing I have ever done, but the end result was well worth the effort. The instructions were clear, but I don't see as well and am not as dexterous as I was 50 years ago. I am very happy with the support, especially the lumbar support, and I can sit much longer without any discomfort. The seat depth lever took me longer to find than it should have, the documentation seemed to show it more in the center than it was, but all the other adjustments were fine as in the docs. The swivel on the armrests is a little looser than I would like, but as I sit in it more the armrests seem to stay more in the same position than they did so it may be just a matter of me finding the position I prefer by letting the rest find its natural landing spot. Unlike my older office chairs, reclining never feels like I might go too far back, and the upright position where the chair normally is for working is as close to ideal as I have ever had. I would say it is well worth the money. It seems well engineered and well built. The fabric seat and mesh back seem as if they would be very durable, but time will tell. The seat is very comfortable and the range of adjustments should be adequate for almost everyone. I have been retired for about 20 years, and this chair is far better than any I had when I was working. I would not hesitate to recommend this to anyone. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2021 by Jane E.
Really, really good. Armrests are hard as rocks, though.
Color: Graphite Style: Carpet Casters Pattern Name: Chair
Review Image by John Booty
Very comfortable. Lots of adjustments so you can find the right fit. Been using mine a lot. Been using one for 18 months and one for 6 months. Still look new. I'm 6'1" 250lbs so this chair has not had the easiest life. Very sturdy. Only downside is that the armrests are hard as rocks. Your elbows are going to get sore... fast. However, that is easily fixable with aftermarket armrest covers. Lots of options if you search for "Neoprene Chair Arm Pad Covers" or similar. I tried a few and these are the best blend of fit and comfort. Unlike some of the others they look like they are part of the chair and not some weird aftermarket thing. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BXBQ5AI I'm torn about giving this five stars. One one hand... it's not cheap, and this is a lot of money to pay for something with rock hard arm rests. On the other hand... it's easy to fix and even if you pay a few bucks for the aftermarket arm rests... this is STILL a bargain compared to other high end office chairs which are easily over 1K dollars. Let me put it this way... after buying the first one I was happy to buy a second. That's the ultimate endorsement right? ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2023 by John Booty
DO NOT BUY - CHEAP HYDRAULIC
Color: Licorice Style: Carpet Casters Pattern Name: Solid
Do not buy this chair. The chair itself is good but the hydraulic on mine is already creeping down as I sit in it. I am 6' and 180;bs, so if you are a big and tall - zero chance this hydraulic lasts a week. It's frustrating because it is not a cheap chair - just the central part of the expensive chair is cheaply made. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2026 by wtokie2
Better Quality than Most Chairs but Not Optimal for Short People
Color: Scarlet Style: Carpet Casters Pattern Name: Chair
TLDR: Expensive chair that didn't provide the comfort/adjustment options needed for a shorter person. Ease in assembly but difficulty in disassembly. I work over 10 hours a day from my home office and was looking for a quality chair that provided comfort and support. I tried this chair for several weeks and I wound up returning it. I'm 5' 3" and still found the chair didn't lower far enough for my feet to hit flat on the floor, which created a pulling in my hips/lower back, even with a foot rest. I adjusted the chair numerous times (lumbar support, seat positioning front/back, arm rests, etc.) The arm rests are not adjustable enough for a shorter individual and I wound up pushing them down all the way because they created such tension in my neck and shoulders. I have a sit/stand desk and from going into the sitting posture, there was a tremendous amount of discomfort in this chair, and not just from the "adjustment period" of trying a new chair. For what I'm looking for, I need in a more expensive model that allows for more adjustment options. The chair does come in parts, but super easy to assemble . However, if you plan to return it, good luck in getting this sucker apart to fit back in the box. The seat comes off easily but the shaft does not come out from the chair portion without significant effort. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2026 by Jo
Buy this chair for Sciatica relief.
Color: Wasabi Style: Carpet Casters Pattern Name: Chair
It is a wonderful chair. Nobody wants to pay $500+ for a chair. Nobody. I have Sciatica which causes my lower butt and upper thigh to burn. I have purchased a $175 office chair in the past, and it did nothing to help. I also have a large stack of butt cushions that promised relief, but I found none. I found a physician’s review online, and they said to specifically purchase this brand, this model chair for help. So I did. What was nice was the assembly or I guess basically no assembly of it. I can’t put anything together! It took me about 5 minutes to do it. I’m a 5’3” plus size lady. I keep the armrests all the way up. I only use just enough gas going up to ensure my feet are both flat on the floor. The wheels get the job done in my carpet. I’ve always struggled sitting in a chair and trying to move forward all the way. Never happened. With this chair, I sit down and immediately scoot it up to the desk with NO issues. I had to move the lumbar bar up a bit from the bottom to get a good feel. The kicker is the back of the chair. It molds and holds you straight up. That’s it. My Sciatica has never once hurt me in this chair. The only issue I’ve found is if I sit for hours in it, my butt cheeks start to numb and ache. I’ve started giving myself more frequent breaks to stand up and walk around, and I do much better. Buy the chair. It is the only one I’ve ever bought that made me happy. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2025 by divoon
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