Product details
- Brand
- Steelcase
- Color / finish
- Cogent Connect Scarlet / dark-on-dark frame
- Product type
- Adjustable task stool
Description
This Gesture 442 configuration brings Steelcase's adjustable task seating to higher work surfaces. The stool's pneumatic seat range starts at 24 inches, making it a different fit from a conventional office chair. The elevated base includes a foot ring so your feet can be supported when the floor is out of reach.
Gesture's coordinated back and seat movement supports changes in working posture, while the adjustable arms help position your forearms for typing, reading or handling a tablet. This listing specifies Scarlet Cogent Connect fabric, a shell back and a dark-on-dark frame. Those details distinguish it from other Gesture chairs and stools with different upholstery or back treatments.
Features
- Raised pneumatic seat: adjusts from approximately 24 to 32.25 inches for taller workstations.
- Adjustable arm system: changes arm height, width, depth and pivot to suit different tasks.
- Adjustable seat depth: helps place the front edge relative to the backs of your knees.
- Coordinated recline: back and seat move as a system rather than as a fixed upright shell.
- Foot ring: provides support for your feet at elevated seating positions.
- Specified fabric and frame: Scarlet upholstery with shell-back construction and a dark-on-dark frame.
Specifications
| Series | Gesture 442 stool |
|---|---|
| Upholstery | Cogent Connect Scarlet |
| Back treatment | Shell back |
| Frame | Dark on dark |
| Seat-height range | 24–32.25 inches, manufacturer specification |
| Seat-height travel | 8.25 inches |
| Nominal seat width | 20 inches |
| Arm height above seat | Approximately 7.3–11.5 inches |
| Assembly | Listed as fully assembled |
Match the stool to the work surface
Measure the underside of your work surface as well as its top. The seat, your thighs and the armrests all need clearance. At a conventional low desk, the stool's 24-inch minimum may be too high; choose based on seated working height, not simply the desk's maximum standing height.
Lowest seat24 in.
Starting height for this raised-height stool.Highest seat32.25 in.
Upper end of the manufacturer's pneumatic range.Make the adjustments work together
Set seat height first, support your feet on the foot ring and adjust seat depth so the edge does not press behind your knees. Then position the arms close enough to support relaxed shoulders. Recheck clearance when rolling toward the desk and when changing recline settings.
What's included
- Steelcase Gesture 442 stool
- Scarlet upholstered seat and back
- Adjustable arms
- Raised base with foot ring
A headrest and optional adjustable lumbar accessory are not specified for this configuration.
Common questions
Is this the same height as a standard Gesture chair?
No. This is the stool configuration, with a seat range of approximately 24–32.25 inches. Standard task-chair height ranges differ.
Can I use it at a standing desk?
It can suit an elevated seated position if the desk provides enough thigh and arm clearance. Check your desired seated height before choosing.
Is the foot ring useful even with adjustable height?
Yes. At stool height your feet may not reach the floor; the ring provides a place to support them.
Does Scarlet describe the frame color?
No. Scarlet is the Cogent Connect upholstery color. The frame is specified as dark on dark.
Product information & sources
The supplied configuration was checked against Steelcase's stool specifications. Manufacturer fractional height dimensions replace rounded catalog figures; optional headrest and lumbar configurations were not assumed. Steelcase Gesture 442 seating specification guide. Reviewed September 2026.
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