Gesture adjusts its seat depth and seat height via two innovative, intuitive controls located underneath Gesture. Depth is adjusted by remaining seated and turning the knob away from you (to extend depth) or towards you (to retract depth). Height is adjusted by removing your body weight and holding the lever up (to raise the chair) or sitting in the chair and holding the lever to lower it. Back tension and angle can be adjusted by a variable backstop dial beneath the right arm rest, which can be rotated to set one of four preset positions. For more information, watch our Gesture adjustment video.

Gesture offers full ergonomic support thanks to the adjustable armrests, easy position setting, and the Core Equalizer that offers just the right amount of lumbar support throughout the day. Each of these factors can be adjusted to create the ideal sitting position and posture for each user. For more information, please refer to our Gesture user guide.

For long workdays and study sessions, Gesture offers 3D LiveBack, mimicking the spine’s full range of motion to provide full support no matter how you move or what posture you sit with throughout the day. With LiveBack and easily-adjustable controls, Gesture can help keep up with your changing comfort needs during even the busiest days.

Gesture combines innovative back support, easy adjustment of height, tilt, and posture, and a comfortable seat cushion with height and depth adjustment to help each user find their own perfect sitting style - and one that can be easily adjusted throughout the day to keep up with changing posture needs.

The fully adjustable armrests on each Gesture are made out of the same soft foam-rubber material our standard armrest caps are made from, atop a durable aluminum base.

The fabric on Gesture can be cleaned similarly to other Steelcase products, by using a mixture of one part clear dishwashing liquid and 16 parts water in a spray bottle. Completely coat the fabric and allow the liquid to soak in before drying it off with a wet/dry vac. For more information, learn how to clean Steelcase products here.

“High performance seating” refers to a type of office chair that is designed to ergonomically support your entire body. These chairs offer designs backed by research and innovation, in order to support your entire body during the workday. From improved posture and vascular function to reduced impact on pressure points and joints, Steelcase high performance chairs can help you do your best work with better design, better comfort, and better choice.

High performance seating from Steelcase is designed to support your posture in all ways, no matter how long your workday might go. By encouraging a more healthy sitting position, and helping to shift with you to support your posture throughout the day, high performance seating is an ideal choice for any length of time you need to sit during the workday.

Ergonomic chairs are encouraged for anyone who spends a substantial amount of their day seated. From office workers, to students or educational workers, or even to healthcare providers, high performance ergonomic seating can provide a number of benefits for anyone who sits down to work for long periods of their day.