Color
Obsidian / Black
Steelcase · 2013–Present
Gesture
Built for modern device postures—arms that follow the hand instead of boxing it in.
Bottom line
Gesture is for people who work across devices and want arms that follow the hand. It is a 400 lb foam work chair with 360° arm range, adjustable seat depth, integrated lumbar, forward tilt, and an optional factory headrest. Fit range is roughly 5'0"–6'6" depending on cylinder.
Where to buy
Typical prices — new ~$1,480, refurbished ~$700, used ~$400.
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Units
Spec sheet
- Typical configuration
- Work chair with 4D/360° arms; optional headrest
- Era produced
- 2013–Present
- Discontinued
- No
- Approx. MSRP (new)
- $1,480
- Typical refurbished price
- $700
- Typical used price
- $400
- Height range
- 152–198 cm
- Weight capacity
- 181 kg
- Seat width
- 51 cm
- Seat depth
- 40–47 cm
- Backrest height
- 61 cm
- Seat material
- Fabric + Foam
- Armrest type
- 4D Articulating
- Arm adjustability
- 360° range: height, width, depth, near-infinite pivot
- Forward tilt
- Yes
- Lumbar
- Integrated
- Headrest
- Factory
- Cylinder
- Top-activated pneumatic
- Caster stem
- 11mm × 22mm standard
- Frame
- Polymer shell + steel core mechanism
- Tilt / lock
- Core-equalized recline with tension; lock available
FAQ
- Leap or Gesture?
- Leap is the dial-everything LiveBack classic; Gesture is the modern device-posture chair with 360° arms. Both are 400 lb Steelcase work chairs with strong refurb availability.
- Does Gesture have a factory headrest?
- Yes—factory headrest is optional. Confirm it is on the config before you buy.
- What makes Gesture arms different?
- Gesture’s 360° arm mounts are built for tablet, phone, and keyboard postures—height, width, depth, and near-infinite pivot—rather than boxing the arm into a narrow range.
Revision matrix & serial tag guide
Serial tag location: Label under the seat; 360° arm mounts distinguish Gesture from Leap.
| Year | Version | Changes |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Original | 360° arms for device postures; core-equalized recline; wraparound back. |
Aftermarket & replacement parts
Compatible cylinder type: Top-activated pneumatic. Caster stem: 11mm × 22mm standard. Headrest availability: Factory.
Spec notes
- Estimated fit range based on published seat-height data; confirm the seat-height cylinder with the seller or dealer.
- Overall width published as a wide range because arms articulate extremely far.
- Seat width and depth can vary by configuration—confirm before buying.