Steelcase Gesture Office Chair Review

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Looking for a high-end ergonomic chair? The Steelcase Gesture is one of the most adjustable chairs that we've tested. Could it be the perfect fit for you? Watch our video to find out.
If you are looking for some help finding the best office chair, we've got your back. Over the last four months, we've put 21 of the most popular office chairs to the test. In this video, Greg will tell you what he likes and dislikes about the Steelcase Gesture chair.
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[@barrycondon]

Just purchased and so far so good. I tried out the Leap at the dealership and found the Gesture was a more sturdy solid and more comfortable of the two. The small play in the upright position is more a bonus for me and the overall support and comfort is making me smile. The arms are brilliant and I adjust them every day when I'm spending time using a phone or tablet at my desktop. A great chair. I'm 5'10" and 190lbs - Standard build.

[@danielround1917]

This is such a great channel. So chill to watch, I've been watching product comparisons for items I never plan to buy because of that, haha. Keep up the good work guys.

[@btodtv]

Thank you for watching! - GK

[@Anaxarxes]

90 degree sitting is not advised from an ergonomic stand point. That 1-2 inches of movement in the lock position is actually to protect your upper torso and allow a natural movement to your body, thus entice "active" sitting, allowing you to adjust your body and not sit in a passive posture for a long time. It's not a shortcoming, but a purposefully added feature derived from research.

[@441meatloaf]

exactly its the reason why herman miller has their embody chair that moulds to your back and flex. Sitting 90 degrees without those minor recline is just stiff and over time your mid back and upper back is gonna suffer. Most staples or office max chairs are like that stiff and when you recline theres no spring action and uncomfortable as hell.

[@twanto]

Matt Damon is one of my favorite chair reviewers. So glad he quit his day job.

[@icebergchey]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@a19lee]

My thoughts exactly

[@TerribleUsernameAmirite]

That has never been said before

[@cobishome]

I'm just picturing him reading this comment and smiling.

[@madhulikaP]

😁

[@user-st3cn3tw8k]

Great channel, your videos helped me know what exists and I learned a lot about chairs. But I am missing the less formal content, I would like to see someone talking about their experience using these chairs for at leas one month.

[@Sconkworks]

You guys have been a great resource for me. Thank you so much. I am dealing directly with Steelcase because you don't seem to offer the Gesture and I want a headrest. Will definitely keep you in mind if I decide to buy a standing desk.

[@btodtv]

Thank you for the kind words! Enjoy your new chair -GK

[@richmahogany1710]

@@btodtv I was considering getting a leap or gesture with a headrest as well, but a lot of opinions im seeing seem to say that people don't even use it. Where do you stand (sit) on the matter? Are headrests worth it for at home use?

[@sep69]

No back height adjustment is a deal breaker for me. Thanks for this very informative video :)

[@anthonyiloenyosi5713]

Please make an in-depth review of the Amia Chair from Steelcase!

[@btodtv]

I really like the Amia chair. I think it is the best value (sounds funny because it is still expensive compared to other lower quality products) coming out of the Steelcase line. With that said, we don't have any immediate plans to review it. I would subscribe to the channel if you haven't already done so to catch it when we do review it in the future. GK

[@tomatojuice12]

Does anybody know if the additional lumbar support is necessary? Thanks.

[@mikengo6055]

Does the seat comfort score also extend to the leather version?

[@UragilWorld]

Thanks for the review. Im seriously considering buying steelcasw gesture. I know you didnt have it in the chair that you reviewed, but whats your view on adding headrest option? Is it worth adding one?

[@Anomaliayt]

Would this be ok for me who’s 6’2? Also, is this OK to lean back and out your feet up on the desk? Many thanks !

[@duckpond7856]

I wish the arm rests moved forward more. My chair is on tile and it is hard to grab both arms when sitting so the chair doesn't slide away.

[@oldtwinsna8347]

There is no lumbar support?

[@nickl7737]

Around the 5:25 mark you mention that the chair doesn't work so well for those who might like to sit upright, close to 90 degrees. Is there another chair that works better in this regard that you would recommend? Thanks in advance. Big fan of your videos.

[@btodtv]

Nick, thank you for the kind words! The Gesture will work for you sitting upright if you tighten the tilt tension. If you want to recline in the chair, you'll have to loosen the tilt tension again. The Leap is a better option if you want to be able to sit upright, close to a 90 degree position and quickly switch to a reclined position. - GK

[@antonbabadjanov8813]

@@btodtv How do you compare the Steelcase Leap and the Haworth Fern for sitting upright? It's so hard to find information on the Fern. You have a great video from NeoCon 2019, so thanks for that!

[@josec9066]

I bought the Steelcase gesture chair based on your review and, so far, its an excellent and comfortable chair. My question is why you dont sell Steelcase and Herman Miller chairs on your site?

[@btodtv]

That’s great! I’m glad we were able to help with your buying process. We love their products too. We hope to offer them in the future, but do not right now. - GK

[@Nigel__]

Do you find the lumbar support to be sufficient?

[@idnsadnbodnj3465]

Does the seat on yours "rock" from side to side a bit when you use your body to move the chair around?

[@btodtv]

I don’t believe that sounds normal. Do you currently own a Gesture that is doing this? GK

[@TheSydguy30]

Interesting as I found the Gesture more comfortable than the Leaf in seating and the sales person said more men seem to prefer the Gesture and more women the Leaf due to those slight differences there are (leaf skinnier seat with slightly less padding) yet you guys rated the seat comfort more. Also ergonomics, weird how the leaf won more points but has less adjustments than the Gesture? Also back support better? They have the same lumbar adjustment system...... I actually read your Leap V2 review and went in to try and walked out hand down the Gesture as my fav after sitting in both for around an hour. The comfort in the Gesture was superior plus the superior adjustable arms and being able to place them anywhere you pretty much want is fantastic. Oh and the Gesture's headrest isn't terrible like the Leap's as well (like you guys mentioned in the Leap but didn't mention the Gesture where the salesperson was honest and mentioned both saying the Leap is terrible but Gesture's is actually really good)

[@btodtv]

I question the data the sales guy is using to go off of. I would bet it's his personal opinion on what men and women would prefer and not from actual feedback. As far as the seat goes, when we used this scoring system from this video, we used the opinions of around 12 people ranking from petite women to tall men. It was almost unanimous in favor of the Leap. The Leap has more adjustments than the Gesture because of the 2-way lumbar support so it scored slightly higher when we used a numerical scoring system. Chairs are a personal preference thing, and the Gesture is really popular so it's not surprising that you like it. I will say though that our testing far exceeds an hour sitting in a showroom. We didn't have the Gesture with a headrest at the time of this video. It seems like you are under the impression that we have this ulterior motive that makes us like the Leap better than the Gesture. We simply think the chair is better. Its nothing more complicated than that. -Ryan

[@kAos2win]

my new steelcase gesture is gnashing/crackling after two months, any idea? Besides this, best chair I ever sit on.

[@Innocence44]

how much you weigh?

[@kAos2win]

@@Innocence44 about 198 lbs / 90 kg. Problem is solved, customer service repaired it. I hope it wont start again.

[@fristdynamo3916]

I've been having a lot of trouble finding a decent budget chair that locks at a 90 degree angle (like said at 4:57), or possibly even forward a little, are there any that you'd recommend? every chair i've tried has had the issue where the seat reclines back a little even when i have the tension knob turned all the way.

[@superiorcheerios4772]

Have you considered an aeron? It has very good back support as well as a forward tilt function.

[@MW_1535]

What is the white chair at 2:43?

[@btodtv]

Eurotech iOO - RG

[@MWRent]

Had poor lumbar support on my old worn out chair and general back issues. So I bought a Gesture after trying out at a showroom. Felt good in the showroom in a 30 minute test. However, after being delivered and owning for 2 days, I now only feel more intense pain in my shoulders (lumbar is fine and feels well supported). Is this normal? Do I just need to give the chair more time to get used to it?

[@lthandle]

Have it improved or have you given up on the chair?

[@MWRent]

@@lthandle It's gotten slightly better. I'm doing lots of short exercises through the day. Would choosing a different chair make a difference one way or the other? Who knows...

[@Metaloid-wv4kz]

@@MWRent haha oh no doing exercises makes any chair feel better, exercising removes the need to need any support and you only need to sit once tired, and wood will feel nice cuz you are so tired from walking now. If it feel better then it better basically...

[@sanyhashemi8607]

I got one 7 years ago for home. It offers absolutely zero lumbar support. It is big, wide, heavy and sturdy but leaves you with the same back strain as a chair 1/10th the price. I am now looking to get a proper supportive chair for working at home.

[@ightimmaheadout290]

this or embody for long session gaming (8 hours+)?

[@biggareid]

is the gesture good for big and tall men?

[@Caligiant]

I'm hoping so, in the process of trying to get one. I know it's warranty is rated for 24/7 use and a weight capacity of 400lbs.

[@btodtv]

Not a great option for big and tall. They have a high weight rating, but that isn't a good indicator of what size user will fit in the chair. I would focus on the chairs seat and back dimensions. Consider what you need to be comfortable and base the buying decision off that -GK

[@biggareid]

BTOD.com i am the size of a NFL linebacker so in that said, is the leap plus good for big and tall men?

[@ThrillofAdventure]

@@biggareid I am 6'9" 265lb and I love this chair. It actually goes taller and wider than I need.

[@biggareid]

@@ThrillofAdventure the leap plus or the Gesture?

[@Arminkenedi]

its very good chair abut tooo tooo tooo expensive for Home :( 950 € is tooo much!

[@sjn74]

I've probably spent that much on chairs I DON'T like, so might not be a bad investment.

[@ncknelson]

Yeah! I'm weird like you

[@randybaguinon]

WOW... this guy can read! :)

[@btodtv]

Thanks! I have been working on my reading skills for a long time. Unfortunately, we don't get to read off a script in these videos though. - GK

[@kokoland]

Clearly Review This chair is not suit for 90 degree sitting haha

[@buza972]

Had to quit the video because of the music

[@stevebook8134]

ok

[@pappyodanial]

I ordered it shit I thought they were made in the USA... damn if I knew it was made in Mexico I wouldn't have ordered it.

[@btodtv]

It is still a really well built chair. I would feel confident that it will hold up well for you. - GK

[@subscribeorsus6862]

Only gesture is build in Mexico or all steelcase chairs?

[@btodtv]

@@subscribeorsus6862 We have only reviewed the Leap and Gesture from Steelcase. Both are currently made in Mexico. They are still very high-quality chairs. - GK

[@bananarama3624]

Just because its made in Mexico doesn't mean its a bad chair lmao. Steelcase and Herman Miller are the two *best* high end office chair brands out there - and plus I don't think you would care if its from Mexico if it ends up being really good

[@XRayTube]

@@bananarama3624 you sound Mexican lmfaooo

[@johnwohlheter601]

looks like a generic $150 amazon chair.