Product details
- Brand
- Steelcase
- Color / finish
- Espresso Elmosoft leather / Platinum frame
- Product type
- Leather task chair with headrest and lumbar support
Description
Gesture suits a workstation where your hands move between a keyboard, mouse and handheld devices. Its articulated arms move closer or outward as your working position changes. Espresso leather and the light Platinum structure distinguish this version within the Gesture range.
This configuration includes the factory headrest and the additional lumbar support named in the original offer. The headrest adjusts vertically, tilts and rotates so you can position it in relation to the backrest. A depth-adjustment dial moves the seat while the 3D LiveBack structure allows the back to flex with your movement.
Features
- Elmosoft genuine leather: covers the specified Espresso seating surfaces.
- Integrated headrest: adjusts in height, tilt and cushion angle.
- Articulated arms: adjust in height, width, depth and pivot to follow different working positions.
- Additional lumbar support: is included in this specific offer, alongside the chair's built-in back response.
- Dial-adjustable seat depth: provides 2¾ inches of travel without a separate sliding-seat lever.
- Recline controls: combine manual back tension with a four-setting variable back stop.
Specifications
- Seat width
- 20 in
- Seat-depth travel
- 2¾ in
- Headrest height travel
- 5 in
| Chair family | Gesture 442 Series |
|---|---|
| Upholstery | Espresso Elmosoft genuine leather |
| Frame finish | Platinum |
| Headrest | Included; height, tilt and cushion rotation adjustable |
| Additional lumbar | Included; height adjustable |
| Seat width | 20 in |
| Functional seat depth | 15¾–18½ in |
| Standard seat-height range | 16–21 in |
| Arm-cap height above seat | 7¼–11½ in |
| Arm-pad pivot | 15° inward / outward |
| Recline | Manual tension and four-setting back stop |
The listed Standard Height Range is 16–21 inches, matching the manufacturer standard-cylinder specification. The offer does not establish a floor-specific caster type.
Fit the arms, seat and headrest together
The arm system's broad movement is useful when you change tasks, but it still needs deliberate positioning. Steelcase's 360° arm name describes the articulated system; each arm pad has a defined pivot range rather than spinning freely through a complete circle.
| Keyboard work | Position the pads near your forearms without raising your shoulders. |
|---|---|
| Seat depth | Leave space behind your knees while maintaining backrest contact. |
| Headrest | Set its contact point after adjusting the seat and back support. |
| Lumbar preference | Try the additional lumbar support's height positions; contact preference varies by person. |
| Floor and desk | Confirm caster type and check under-desk clearance for the intended room. |
Leather finish and daily use
Espresso is a dark brown leather finish. Use a physical sample when matching other furniture; lighting and screens change its appearance. Follow the leather supplier's cleaning guidance.
The integrated headrest is part of this chair configuration. A Gesture without a headrest should not be assumed to accept the same factory unit later. Consider both upright work and relaxed reclining positions when deciding whether the headrest shape suits you.
What's included
- Espresso Elmosoft leather Steelcase Gesture with Platinum frame
- Integrated adjustable headrest
- Articulated arms and additional lumbar support
Platinum identifies the finish; it does not establish the separate polished-aluminum option or leather-wrapped arm caps.
Common questions
Is the extra lumbar support included?
Yes. The original offer explicitly identifies this Gesture as the headrest version with additional lumbar support.
Does the headrest move?
Yes. The manufacturer describes vertical adjustment, forward tilt and cushion rotation.
Is the upholstery leather or fabric?
This listing specifies Espresso Elmosoft genuine leather, not the separate fabric Gesture variants.
Are hard-floor casters confirmed?
No wheel code is established in this offer. Confirm the caster type before choosing it for a particular floor surface.
Product information & sources
Leather, Platinum finish, headrest, added lumbar and standard height range follow this exact catalog offer. Manufacturer dimensions describe the matching Gesture configuration. Caster type remains unconfirmed. Owner discussion informed fit questions, not specifications or a comfort guarantee. Steelcase Gesture features and configuration options; Steelcase Gesture adjustment and dimensional guide; Gesture owner discussion: headrest setup and experience. Reviewed September 2026.
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