Comparison
Gesture vs Fern
Steelcase vs Haworth — full spec comparison
Bottom line
Gesture is foam + 360° arms for device postures at 400 lb; Fern is Wave Suspension mesh with optional headrest and Haworth’s 350/325 lb forward-tilt warranty split.
Comparing 2 chairs across key specs.
Steelcase
Gesture
Brand
Steelcase
Model
Gesture
Era produced
2013–Present
Discontinued
No
MSRP (new)
$1,480
Avg refurbished
$700
Avg used
$400
Height range
5'0"–6'6"
Weight capacity
400 lbs
Seat width
20"
Seat depth
18.5"
Backrest height
24"
Seat material
Fabric + Foam
Armrests
4D Articulating
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
Arm adjustability
360° range: height, width, depth, near-infinite pivot
Haworth
Fern
Brand
Haworth
Model
Fern
Era produced
2019–Present
Discontinued
No
MSRP (new)
$1,499
Avg refurbished
$780
Avg used
$500
Height range
5'0"–6'4"
Weight capacity
350 lbs
Seat width
19.9"
Seat depth
18.5"
Backrest height
24"
Seat material
Full Mesh
Armrests
4D Articulating
Forward tilt
Yes
Lumbar
Height-Adjustable Pad
Headrest
Factory
Cylinder
Top-activated pneumatic (16.5"–21.5" seat height)
Caster stem
11mm × 22mm standard
Frame
Stem-based polymer structure + Wave Suspension
Tilt / lock
Synchronized 3-point tilt; 5-position back stop; optional 5° forward tilt
Arm adjustability
4D, height-adjustable, fixed, or armless
| Spec | SteelcaseGesture | HaworthFern |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Steelcase | Haworth |
| Model | Gesture | Fern |
| Era produced | 2013–Present | 2019–Present |
| Discontinued | No | No |
| MSRP (new) | $1,480 | $1,499 |
| Avg refurbished | $700 | $780 |
| Avg used | $400 | $500 |
| Height range | 5'0"–6'6" | 5'0"–6'4" |
| Weight capacity | 400 lbs | 350 lbs |
| Seat width | 20" | 19.9" |
| Seat depth | 18.5" | 18.5" |
| Backrest height | 24" | 24" |
| Seat material | Fabric + Foam | Full Mesh |
| Armrests | 4D Articulating | 4D Articulating |
| Forward tilt | Yes | Yes |
| Lumbar | Integrated | Height-Adjustable Pad |
| Headrest | Factory | Factory |
| Cylinder | Top-activated pneumatic | Top-activated pneumatic (16.5"–21.5" seat height) |
| Caster stem | 11mm × 22mm standard | 11mm × 22mm standard |
| Frame | Polymer shell + steel core mechanism | Stem-based polymer structure + Wave Suspension |
| Tilt / lock | Core-equalized recline with tension; lock available | Synchronized 3-point tilt; 5-position back stop; optional 5° forward tilt |
| Arm adjustability | 360° range: height, width, depth, near-infinite pivot | 4D, height-adjustable, fixed, or armless |
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