Absolutely the most comfortable office chair I have ever owned. Easily adjustable, great back support, comfortable seat even when sitting for long periods of time. Highly recommend!

It's an excellent chair, very comfortable, easy to use, solid construction. Very good chair.

If you had asked me a few years ago, I would have said the most I would spend on an office chair was $500. That changed in 2020 when I started working from home regularly. My seldom used $200 chair, that seemed good enough, quickly became uncomfortable and started to fall apart. My next "upgraded" $400 chair was almost done after just over a year. Even after that, I was still skeptical about this Steelcase Gesture chair. After using it for a week, I am really impressed with how well built it is and with all the adjustment it offers. Pros - Build quality and finish are great. It is very quiet, rolls easily and feels very solid/stable. The seat fabric is wrapped neatly and tightly. Plastic components are thick and nicely textured. All of the adjustment levers and joints have a solid action. - This is the easiest and quickest chair I have ever assembled (it took only a few minutes). It comes in three pieces (wheeled base, piston, and chair) that just fit together (no tools). - Controls and adjustments are easy to figure out and within easy reach when seated. - The design is very clean and professional. It is modest, but the back design and materials make this stand out from other chairs. - Armrest height and position are adjustable in every way. I was able to perfectly align the armrest with my keyboard tray to support my arms and reduce strain on my wrist from being at an awkward angle. - The adjustable backrest/recline stops are perfect. You don't have to keep the tension on the backrest super high or lock it straight up and down. I keep the backrest set on the first recline setting, allowing me to lean back just the right amount when I want. - The curved back and lumbar adjustment make a real difference in comfort after a few hours of use (my old chair's rigid back was killing me) - The warranty is 12 years long - just in case something does go wrong. Things to Consider - Compared to many inexpensive chairs I have owned or used this chair is heavy. It rolls easily on a hard surface or mat, but it is awkward to lift and might drag on some carpets. Make sure you get the recommended wheels for your surface type and some help if you need to lift it. - This chair is a good fit for me at 5'9" and a little over 200lbs, but I have the adjustable seat bottom extended almost all the way forward for my legs and my shoulder blades are near the top of the back rest. The chair is rated for people up to 400lbs, but it my might not be for you if you are close to 6' or have long legs. - Only the back reclines and there is no adjustment for bottom seat angle. - I love the adjustable arms, but height is the only adjustment that locks in place (via a lever on the armrest). You should be careful if you are normally use the arms to get out of a chair, because they will swing in or out on you if push on them. - The seat and back cushions/padding are on the firm side. They are supportive but may not be for you if you prefer a soft/plush feel.

Having a quality office chair is very important for our well being as most workers/gamers/creators are in one all day! I am happy to say that after using the Steelcase Gesture Shell Back Chair, I am a believer in what they offer. PROS: - Unboxing and setup is super easy! No tools are needed and the Chair comes pre assembled in 3 different pieces. The chair, legs/wheels, and the bar connecting the two. You just set the legs down, put the bar in the hole, and set the chair on top. Boom you are done! Very simple and easy. - I instantly loved the look of this chair. It has a modern office look while not being too abstract and the gray is a nice mix between dark and light. It also has a very sturdy build to it! Nothing seems cheap on this whatsoever, and the parts are quite dense. - The chair is very comfy too! It has some nice support on the base with the back being high enough to give you support with that gentle curve in the middle. - The customizable adjustments you can make on this chair are really great to change up how you sit! It can of course raise and lower the height, you can adjust the position of the lumbar support, can lean the chair back and forth while changing the settings on how far back you want it to lean, and…. - My favorite feature is the customizable arm rests! They can go up and down, side to side, extend out further out or go back in. Really a nice custom feature that lets you adapt better to how you want to sit for various reasons. - Lastly the tall back is nice for extra support, and even if you have it locked to the most upright position it still will tilt back about 1 inch which is a nice ergonomic design so you are not in a stiff chair all day! CONS: - I really do not have any cons about this chair! It performs well in every area I want it too. BOTTOM LINE: - Having a high quality office chair is important and Steelcase truly delivers with the Gesture Shell Back chair. It is high end, sturdy, has a lot of customizable options to fit your sitting needs, and is a comfy chair you can be in for hours at a time. For something most people sit in for 40 hours a week, I think it is well worth the purchase!

I ordered this and was excited. When I opened the box and pulled it out (extremely heavy) I was not impressed. It just didn't look and feel how it was portrayed in photos.