Product details
- Brand
- Steelcase
- Color / finish
- Nickel Connect fabric / light frame
- Product type
- Meeting and collaboration chair
Description
Cobi is designed for spaces where people sit down, move around a table and change direction during a discussion. Its back, upper edge and seat edge flex with those movements. The light frame and Nickel upholstery give this version a softer visual presence than a large executive chair.
The controls are deliberately simple. Adjust the pneumatic seat height, then let the weight-activated mechanism respond as you lean back. Fixed arms provide a resting surface without the multiple arm controls found on a dedicated adjustable task chair. Cobi is useful when easy setup for different visitors matters more than extensive manual fine-tuning.
Features
- Flexible back: responds as you turn or change posture during a meeting.
- Soft upper edge: the back's flexible top accommodates an arm resting over it.
- Flexible seat edge: allows some movement at the cushion perimeter.
- Weight-activated movement: responds to the seated user without a separate tension-setting routine.
- Fixed soft-cap arms: provide a consistent arm-support position.
- Carpet casters: match the rolling configuration specified in this offer.
Specifications
- Seat height
- 15½–20½ in
- Overall width
- 24¾ in
- User rating
- 300 lb
| Series | Cobi 434 |
|---|---|
| Textile color | Nickel Connect |
| Seat-height range | 15½–20½ in |
| Overall size | 24¾ W × 23¼ D × 34–39 H in |
| Seat dimensions | 18¾ W × 19½ D in |
| Arms | Fixed with soft arm caps |
| Arm height above seat | 8⅞ in |
| Recline control | Weight activated |
| User capacity | 300 lb |
| Wheels | Standard carpet casters |
Check the table and seating layout
For a shared meeting room, the table can be as important as the chair. Deep aprons, low cable trays or closely spaced legs may prevent the arms from moving beneath it. Test the combined setup if the chair needs to tuck away neatly.
| Under-table clearance | Compare the fixed arm height with the underside of the tabletop or apron. |
|---|---|
| Chair spacing | Allow more than the chair's 24¾ in width for people to move and turn. |
| Seat depth | The cushion does not offer a user-operated depth slider; check the fit before ordering multiple chairs. |
| Flooring | The specified carpet wheels should be matched to the actual room surface. |
| Movement space | Leave room behind each chair so people can recline and get up. |
Simple controls for shared rooms
Cobi suits conference rooms, training areas and occasional work points where users change frequently. It can also serve a compact personal workspace when its fixed arm and seat geometry fit the user.
If you need adjustable seat depth, independently positioned arm pads or a separate lumbar-height control, compare those requirements with a fully adjustable task chair. Cobi's appeal is its flexible construction and quick setup, rather than a long list of levers.
What's included
- Nickel Connect Steelcase Cobi chair
- Fixed arms with soft caps
- Five-star base with standard carpet casters
This is the conventional-height chair, not the taller Cobi stool. A headrest is not included.
Common questions
What can I adjust manually?
Seat height is the principal manual adjustment. The back and seat structure respond to movement without the separate fine-tuning controls of a task chair.
Are the armrests adjustable?
No. This configuration has fixed arms with soft caps. Check their height against the meeting table.
Does the back move?
Yes. The flexible back and weight-activated mechanism permit movement; simple controls do not mean a rigid backrest.
Is it suitable for a high counter?
Check the 15½–20½ in seat range. A counter-height application will often need the separate stool configuration.
Product information & sources
Nickel fabric, fixed arms and carpet casters follow this listing. Dimensions use Steelcase's US chair specification, not the taller stool or a different regional measurement convention. Steelcase Cobi features and US dimensions; Steelcase Cobi construction and adjustment overview. Reviewed September 2026.
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