Steelcase

Steelcase: over a century researching how we work

Steelcase was born in 1912 in Grand Rapids (Michigan) and has marked several turning points in the history of office furniture, from the Action Office system in the late 1960s—the seed of the modern cubicle office—to chairs that are now technical benchmarks in the industry, such as Leap, with its articulated backrest that follows the natural movement of the spine, or Gesture, designed for the various postures required when working with multiple devices.

Its catalog is not limited to seating: it includes operational and height-adjustable desks, meeting tables, storage, and space organization systems, all developed from an in-house research department that studies changing work habits.

At FactoryOficina we evaluate Steelcase based on the actual usage profile of each workstation: how many hours are spent sitting, if the user works with several devices at once, and how important visual consistency is across different areas of the project.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Steelcase

• ● What is the difference between the Leap and Gesture chairs?

  Leap focuses on the backrest moving in sync with the spine during hours of continuous work, while Gesture is designed for the postures required when switching between multiple devices.

• ● What was the Steelcase Action Office system?

  It was one of the first modular workstation furniture systems, a precursor to the way most open offices are organized today.

• ● Does Steelcase also manufacture height-adjustable desks?

  Yes, its catalog includes height-adjustable desks designed for alternating between standing and sitting throughout the workday.

• ● Does Steelcase only offer seating, or also executive and meeting furniture?

  Its catalog also covers executive offices, meeting tables, and storage, not just operational seating.

• ● How do I choose between different Steelcase chairs with the help of FactoryOficina?

  We guide you based on hours of use, type of task, and whether you work with multiple devices, to choose between Leap, Gesture, or other models in the range.