
Steelcase · 2008–Present
Amia
Steelcase bestseller—LiveLumbar, 400 lb, huge refurb footprint (Amia / Amia Air).
Bottom line
Yes if you want Steelcase’s versatile bestseller—LiveLumbar, 400 lb, and a huge refurb footprint—usually less expensive than Leap. Adjustable seat depth, 4D arms, forward tilt, Amia (foam) or Amia Air (mesh back). No factory headrest.
Where to buy
Typical prices — new ~$980, refurbished ~$420, used ~$250.
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Fit
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Units
Configurations
Available in Amia and Amia Air.
Spec sheet
- Typical configuration
- Amia work chair, adjustable seat depth, 4D arms
- Era produced
- 2008–Present
- Discontinued
- No
- Approx. MSRP (new)
- $980
- Typical refurbished price
- $420
- Typical used price
- $250
- Height range
- 152–193 cm
- Weight capacity
- 181 kg
- Seat width
- 49 cm
- Seat depth
- 39–47 cm
- Backrest height
- 56 cm
- Seat material
- Fabric + Foam
- Armrest type
- 4D Articulating
- Arm adjustability
- 4D arms common on work-chair specs
- Forward tilt
- Yes
- Lumbar
- Height-Adjustable Pad
- Headrest
- None
- Cylinder
- Top-activated pneumatic (~16"–21" seat height typical)
- Caster stem
- 11mm × 22mm standard
- Frame
- Polymer shell + steel mechanism
- Tilt / lock
- Manual recline adjustments with labeled controls
Revision matrix & serial tag guide
Serial tag location: Label under seat; LiveLumbar and adaptive seat bolstering identify Amia (Air = mesh back).
| Year | Version | Changes |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Amia | LiveLumbar + adaptive bolstering; later Amia Air mesh-back variant. |
Aftermarket & replacement parts
Compatible cylinder type: Top-activated pneumatic (~16"–21" seat height typical). Caster stem: 11mm × 22mm standard. Headrest availability: None.
Spec notes
- Practical default; overall work-chair height 37.25"–42.5".
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