Steelcase · 2000s–Present
Reply
Steelcase value workhorse—mesh or upholstered, simpler controls, dense used market.
Bottom line
Reply is Steelcase’s value workhorse—mesh or upholstered, simpler controls, dense used market. Legacy warranty language often lists ~300 lb for task configs; confirm current regional warranty. Adjustable seat depth on many units; height/pivot/depth arms available. No headrest; not a Leap-class adjustability package.
Where to buy
Typical prices — new ~$650, refurbished ~$280, used ~$150.
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Fit
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Units
Spec sheet
- Typical configuration
- Mesh-back task with adjustable arms
- Era produced
- 2000s–Present
- Discontinued
- No
- Approx. MSRP (new)
- $650
- Typical refurbished price
- $280
- Typical used price
- $150
- Height range
- 152–188 cm
- Weight capacity
- 136 kg — Legacy Steelcase seating warranty language often lists Reply with 300 lb task-chair testing; confirm current regional warranty.
- Seat width
- 48 cm
- Seat depth
- 41–47 cm
- Backrest height
- 53 cm
- Seat material
- Full Mesh
- Armrest type
- 3D
- Arm adjustability
- Fully adjustable (height/pivot/depth) arms available; also height-only / armless
- Forward tilt
- No
- Lumbar
- Integrated
- Headrest
- None
- Cylinder
- Top-activated pneumatic
- Caster stem
- 11mm × 22mm standard
- Frame
- Polymer + mesh or upholstered back
- Tilt / lock
- High-performance value mechanism with simple fingertip controls
Revision matrix & serial tag guide
Serial tag location: Label under seat; mesh vs fully upholstered Reply backs are the common split.
| Year | Version | Changes |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | Reply family | Global value task + guest family with simple controls. |
Aftermarket & replacement parts
Compatible cylinder type: Top-activated pneumatic. Caster stem: 11mm × 22mm standard. Headrest availability: None.
Spec notes
- Estimated fit range based on published seat-height data for value task seating.
- Seat dimensions are approximate for common configurations.