Product details
- Brand
- Steelcase
- Color / finish
- Licorice upholstery / dark frame
- Product type
- Adjustable task chair with rolling base
Description
Series 2 combines a flexible Air LiveBack structure with practical task-chair adjustments. This version has a dark frame and licorice textiles, including a 3D knit covering over the back. The back supports movement as you shift between focused typing and a more reclined position.
The seat slides independently of the pneumatic height control, and the arms can be positioned around your work surface. Recline resistance responds to body weight, with a control for selecting the available settings. The result is a chair that offers useful fit adjustment without requiring a separate tension dial every time someone sits down.
Features
- Air LiveBack support: a flexible back structure responds as your sitting position changes.
- Adjustable lumbar component: position the additional support vertically behind the lower back.
- Seat slider: 2¾ in of travel helps set the front edge relative to your knees.
- Four-way arms: adjust the pads in height, width, depth and pivot.
- Weight-responsive recline: select the setting suited to the task and your preferred resistance.
- Five-star rolling base: supports swivel movement and repositioning around the desk.
Specifications
- Standard seat height
- 16½–21½ in
- Seat width
- 20 in
- Seat-depth travel
- 2¾ in
| Series | Steelcase Series 2 / 436 |
|---|---|
| Listed UPC | 724274002279 |
| Back configuration | Air LiveBack with 3D knit covering |
| Upholstery / frame | Licorice / dark |
| Standard seat height | 16½–21½ in |
| Functional depth, 3D knit back | 15–17¾ in |
| Seat width | 20 in |
| Overall width | 27 in |
| Arms | Height, width, depth and pivot adjustable |
| Casters | Included; exact floor-specific type is not confirmed |
Plan the chair around your desk
The height range refers to the standard chair cylinder. Measure the space beneath a keyboard tray or desk drawer at the height you intend to use. A chair's published width alone will not tell you whether the arm pads can pass under a particular tabletop.
| Width | Allow room for the 27 in chair footprint and your chosen arm position. |
|---|---|
| Depth | Set the seat so you can use the backrest without pressure behind the knees. |
| Lumbar | Position the adjustable support independently of the seat slider. |
| Recline | Keep clearance behind the chair and try each control setting. |
| Floor care | Keep wheel treads clean and check any floor-maker guidance for chair use. |
Choose the back style deliberately
Series 2 is offered with several back treatments. This 3D knit configuration should not be confused with an exposed plastic Air Back or a fully upholstered-back option. Those choices change the contact surface and can change usable seat-depth measurements.
If you are comparing Series 1 and Series 2, focus on your preferred back feel, seat width and control behavior. A higher model number does not establish a better personal fit; use the measurements and a sitting trial where available.
What's included
- Licorice Steelcase Series 2 chair with dark frame
- Adjustable arms and lumbar support
- Five-star rolling base with casters
A headrest and coat hanger are not included. Assembly is required according to the supplied instructions.
Common questions
Are the casters intended for carpet or hard floors?
The supplied product information is inconsistent about the caster type. Confirm the wheels supplied with this item before choosing floor protection or planning use on delicate hard flooring.
Can I adjust seat depth?
Yes. The seat slider provides 2¾ in of travel independently of the height adjustment.
Is this an all-mesh chair?
No. It has an upholstered seat and a 3D knit covering over the Air LiveBack structure.
Does it include a headrest?
A headrest is not specified or shown for this offer. Do not assume one is included because another Series 2 configuration has it.
Product information & sources
UPC and Licorice finish follow the supplied listing. The gallery and 3D knit configuration are matched to the manufacturer dimension row; fully upholstered-back and stool measurements are excluded. Imported caster fields conflict, so no specific floor type is asserted. Steelcase Series 2 manufacturer overview; Steelcase seating specification guide, Series 2 dimensions (April 2022, page 126). Reviewed September 2026.
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