Product details
- Brand
- Steelcase
- Color / finish
- Black fabric / black frame and base
- Product type
- Adjustable upholstered task chair
Description
Amia puts its support mechanism inside a clean, upholstered backrest. A movable LiveLumbar zone changes where the lower-back support meets your body, while the seat slider adjusts the usable cushion depth. The black upholstery and frame suit a focused home office or a coordinated group of workstations.
Choose this configuration when you want separate controls for seat fit, arm position and recline resistance. The arms adjust in four directions, giving you room to bring a keyboard or mouse closer without forcing your shoulders upward. The flexible front seat edge also allows movement as you change working position.
Features
- LiveLumbar support: move the support zone vertically behind the upholstered backrest.
- Sliding seat: adjust the cushion depth to suit your leg length and desk position.
- Four-way arms: change height, width, depth and pad pivot independently.
- Manual back tension: set the resistance you feel as you lean into the backrest.
- Upright back lock: choose an upright stop or release the back for reclining movement.
- Flexible seat edge: the front edge can flex as you lean forward or recline.
Specifications
- Standard seat height
- 16–21 in
- Seat width
- 19⅜ in
- Seat-depth travel
- 3 in
| Collection | Amia 482 Series |
|---|---|
| Upholstery | Black fabric on seat and back |
| Arm adjustment | Height, width, depth and pivot |
| Standard seat-height range | 16–21 in |
| Functional seat depth | 15½–18½ in |
| Seat width | 19⅜ in |
| Overall width | 26⅝ in |
| Recline control | Adjustable tension with upright back lock |
| Catalog-listed user rating | 300 lb |
Dimensions follow Steelcase's standard-cylinder Amia specification. The 300 lb figure preserves this listing's stated configuration rating rather than substituting a newer model-family claim.
Find a comfortable working position
Start with the seat, then adjust the back support and arms. Changing several controls at once makes it harder to identify what improves the fit. Compare the seat measurements with a chair you already use, especially if your desk has a low drawer or keyboard tray.
| Seat height | Support your feet and check clearance between your thighs and the desk. |
|---|---|
| Seat depth | Sit against the backrest while leaving space behind your knees. |
| Lumbar position | Slide the support zone until it meets the lower back where you prefer. |
| Arm position | Bring the pads under your forearms with relaxed shoulders. |
| Recline tension | Choose enough resistance to lean back in a controlled way. |
Amia or a chair with more recline stops?
Amia's upright lock is straightforward: it is not a set of multiple intermediate recline locks. If holding several reclined stopping positions is essential, compare that requirement with the chair's control layout before ordering.
Firsthand Amia reviews also show that seat firmness and lumbar preference vary. Use those observations to plan a sitting trial where possible, rather than treating any one review as a guarantee of comfort.
What's included
- Steelcase Amia chair in black fabric
- Black frame and rolling base
- Four-way adjustable arms and LiveLumbar support
A headrest and alternative base finishes are not included in this configuration.
Common questions
Is this the mesh-back Amia Air?
No. This listing is the upholstered-back Amia with its LiveLumbar mechanism behind the back cushion.
Can I lock it at any recline angle?
Amia provides an upright back lock and adjustable recline resistance. It does not offer Leap's five-position back-stop control.
Are the arms adjustable in four directions?
Yes. This configuration specifies height, width, depth and pivot adjustment.
Does the chair's weight rating establish fit?
Capacity and fit are different checks. Compare seat depth, width, height and arm spacing with your body and work surface.
Product information & sources
Configuration follows the black-fabric, black-frame listing. The gallery illustrates the chair form with a different frame finish. Standard-cylinder dimensions and controls were checked against manufacturer literature. Review observations inform fit questions, not testimonials or a comfort guarantee. Steelcase Amia product information; Steelcase Amia 482 specification guide; Firsthand Amia review and adjustment observations. Reviewed September 2026.
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