Steelcase Series 1 gives you essential ergonomics and quality at a great value. This high-performance office chair boasts space efficiency, weight-activated controls and an even more sustainable option.
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Ergonomics for Everyone
Steelcase Series 1 offers an exceptional entry point into high-performance ergonomic office seating, characterized by space efficiency and weight-activated tension adjustments – customized to fit you.
Take Your Pick
Select from two ergonomic mesh chair back designs: the original Series 1 3D Microknit Back or Series 1 Air Back.
The Air Back option features a specially engineered geometric wave pattern that flexes in two dimensions to encourage movement and posture changes while providing the spine with responsive support.
The 3D Microknit Back features a system of flexors tucked neatly inside the backrest, which mimic your spine to provide flexibility and continuous lower-back support.
Performance Features
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Two back styles offer ergonomic support and encourage movement throughout the day. Select 3D Microknit Back or Air Back.
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Adjustment Mechanism
Responds to your body weight to provide the right amount of back tension as you recline. Includes “boost” offering 20% additional tension for those who need it.
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Lumbar Support
Additional adjustable lumbar support comes standard.
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Standard 4-dimensional arm support adjust to your preferred height, width, depth and pivot.
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Recline Adjustments
Recline range includes full recline range, a boost setting and upright back stop.
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seat ergonomics
Seat is height- and depth-adjustable. Flexible edges and adaptive bolstering in the seat foam provides pressure-free comfort.
Delivering on What’s Important
Performance, style and choice. Choose from plenty of back, seat and frame color choices to create the perfect chair to fit you and your space. Steelcase Series 1 is where serious support, lighthearted looks and exceptional value all come together—a different class that’s still best-in-class.
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Leader for Climate Change Mitigation
Steelcase Series™ 1 led the way as our first chair available with CarbonNeutral® product certification. It is shipped ready to assemble compared to fully assembled which means more products can be shipped on fewer trucks, helping reduce carbon emissions in transport by 50%.
Product Innovation on the Path to Net Zero
Using Materials Responsibly
Our commitment to a net-zero future includes choosing and using
materials responsibly through sustainable design that includes more
recycled content in our products while maintaining their sustainability
certifications. Steelcase Series 1 is now made with:
• 44% decrease in carbon footprint* by
• 30% increase in recycled content*
*based on EPD published in 2023
Reducing Carbon Now
Steelcase Series 1 is available now with CarbonNeutral® product certification option.
Organizations that choose this chair offset its full lifecycle of carbon emissions through projects around the world verified by Climate Impact Partners to reduce or avoid carbon emissions.
Designing for Sustainability
We’re working toward better futures for the planet by recognizing our role in climate change and reducing our environmental impact, to help build a more sustainable and resilient world.
We do this by
- Making, sourcing and delivering products that help reduce our carbon footprint
- Designing for circularity
- Choosing and using materials responsibly.
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Read More About Our Commitments to the Planet
To learn more about certifications, declarations, and specific sustainability product attributes see the Product Environmental Profile.
CarbonNeutral® Steelcase Series 1 Product Environmental Profile
Product Range
Carbon Neutral 3D Microknit Back Chair
3D Microknit Back Chair
Headrest
Air Back Stool
3D Microknit Back Stool
Air Back Chair
Coat Hanger
Specifications
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Standard + Optional Features
Standard + Optional Features
STEELCASE SERIES 1 OPTIONS:
- Chair or stool
- 3D Microknit Back or Air Back
- CarbonNeutral® product certification available
- 4D arms, height adjustable arms, armless
- Adjustable lumbar is standard; fixed lumbar is available (3D Microknit Back only)
- Polished aluminum base 8046
- Casters* or glides
- Optional headrest (field installable)
- Optional coat hanger (field installable)
*Hard casters are standard; optional casters in soft dual-wheel roll-control
CARBONNEUTRAL® PRODUCT CERTIFIED STEELCASE SERIES 1
- Chair
- 4D arms, height-adjustable arms
- Adjustable lumbar or fixed lumbar support
- Hard or soft casters
DURABILITY
Steelcase Series 1 and Series 1 Air are backed by the Steelcase Limited Lifetime Warranty and support users up to 400lbs.
Surface Materials
Surface Materials
Color schemes:
- Black 6205
- Seagull 6053
3D Microknit colors for 3D Microknit Back:
- 5T20 Nickel
- 5T21 Licorice
- 5T22 Royal Blue
- 5T23 Blue Jay
- 5T24 Scarlet
- 5T25 Malt
- 5T26 Wasabi
- 5T27 Tangerine
- 5T28 Concord
- 5T29 Graphite
- 5T30 Canary
- 5T31 Seagull
- 5T32 Aubergine
- 5T33 Peacock
- 5T34 Jungle
- 5T35 Merlot
- 5T36 Honey
- 5T37 Lagoon
- 5T38 Saffron5059
Polypropylene colors for Air Back:
- 6249 Platinum Solid
- 6205 Black
- 6053 Seagull
- 6BD6 Lagoon
- 6BD7 Saffron
Seat: Available in fabric, leather, vinyl
Global Availability
Global Availability
This product is available in the following regions:
Asia Pacific
Central America
South America
North America
Europe
Middle East
Africa
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Warranty
Warranty
Durability
Steelcase Series 1 chair is durable enough to handle weight up to 400 lbs. Series 1 stool is durable enough to handle weight up to 300 lbs. Both are backed by the Steelcase Limited Lifetime warranty – 12 years, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor.
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