Steelcase
Steelcase Think
Ideal for: Anyone wanting an intuitive Steelcase, with weight-based adjustment and a backrest that adapts to the back without fuss
I'd choose it for its ease of use, weight-based adjustment and warranty, accepting that it's premium and the backrest is upholstered, not mesh.
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Best useAnyone wanting an intuitive premium, with weight adjustment, adjustable lumbar and 4D armrests as standard.
Avoid ifYou prefer a breathable mesh backrest or need continuous recline rather than by positions.
Direct alternativeSteelcase Leap V2 if you want more backrest adjustments from the same brand.
Verified capacitySupports up to 150 kg
Warranty12-year warranty listed in verified specs
How this product is assessed
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Category scores
editorial · specs based8.6/10 · overall score
Technical specs
Ergonomics and adjustments
| Lumbar support | Height-adjustable |
|---|---|
| Armrests | 4D |
| Adjustable seat depth | Yes |
| Max recline | n/a |
| Mechanism | Manufacturer-listed recline mechanism |
Build and materials
| Backrest | Foam |
|---|---|
| Base | n/a |
| BIFMA certification | n/a |
| Maximum supported weight | 150 kg |
| Product weight | 21 kg |
Dimensions and warranty
| Width | 73 cm |
|---|---|
| Depth | 58 cm |
| Warranty | 12 years |
What the community says
Specialist reviews and user opinions value the Think for its simplicity: it adjusts itself to weight and the LiveBack backrest moulds well. The most common negative consensus is that the recline goes by positions rather than continuously, and that the upholstered backrest breathes less than mesh.
Good fit
- Anyone wanting a premium that adjusts itself to weight without touching levers
- Users who value adjustable lumbar and 4D armrests as standard
- Anyone seeking Steelcase durability and a very broad warranty
Not ideal for
- Anyone who prefers a breathable mesh backrest
- Users who want continuous recline rather than by positions
- Budgets below the premium tier
Strengths
- LiveBack system that moulds to the curve of the spine
- Tilt activated by the user's weight, no setup
- Height-adjustable lumbar and 4D armrests as standard
- Supports up to 150 kg
- Broad warranty: lifetime frame, 12 years on mechanisms
- European manufacturing, high recyclable percentage
Weaknesses
- Recline by 4 positions, not continuous
- Upholstered backrest, less breathable than mesh
- Premium price
Verified sources
- eu.steelcase.comretailer · checked 2026-06-20
- steelcase.comofficial source · checked 2026-06-20
- goegyptian.comreview · checked 2026-06-20
Data source: verified product specs · checked 2026-06-25. Editorial scores are based on specs and category fit. "n/a" means no verified data; check the manufacturer or retailer page before buying.