The Steelcase Think is a premium, well-designed office chair with good ergonomics, a good build, and varied adjustability, but it doesn’t ship with a headrest by default.
The Steelcase Think is a top-end model first brought into the market in 2004. Like most highly-rated office chairs, there is a variant of the Steelcase Think that features height-adjustable lumbar support, and with a weight capacity of up to 400 lbs, the chair can be used by heavy-set individuals. Adjustability is top-tier, as the armrests are height, width, depth, and pivot adjustable, while owners can also configure the chair’s seat height and seat depth.
Buyers can choose between fabric, leather, and mesh as finish options, and the chair arrives fully assembled. The seat has a waterfall design to help facilitate blood flow when seated for long hours, and if this sounds like you, here’s our guide on the perfect gaming chair posture for more comfortable marathon gaming sessions.
Consensus
our Verdict
The Steelcase Think is a premium office chair featuring impressive adjustability and comfort. The chair’s mesh back allows for good breathability, which is essential when staying seated for long hours. Regarding adjustability, the chair has 4-way adjustable armrests, and both its seat depth (adjustable by 2.75”)and seat height (adjustable by 5”) can be configured down to personal requirements. While the chair has a maximum reclining angle of 123°, the reclining mechanism is weight-activated, meaning a heavier user will get a more resistant backrest. The seat also has a four-stop dial for further modifying the recline angle.
The Steelcase Think also ships as a variant that allows for height-adjustable lumbar support, but including a headrest is optional.
Reason to Buy
Good ergonomics and adjustability
The seat height, depth, and armrests are easily adjusted on the Steelcase Think. However, configuring its recline may take some time to get used to.
Its seat height is adjustable by 5”, its seat depth by 2.75”, and its backrest can recline back up to 123°. The armrests are also 4-way adjustable.
Adjustable lumbar support
A variant of the Steelcase Think ships with height-adjustable lumbar support, which is ideal for users with back-related problems.
Exceptional build quality
All parts of the Steelcase Think feel premium, and the char can also support individuals who weigh up to 400 lbs.
Reason to Avoid
The headrest isn’t included by default
The chair doesn’t ship with a headrest by default
Steelcase Think Specs
Adjustable Armrests
4-Dimensional
Armrest Height Max
11.25
Armrest Height Min
7"
Backrest Height
20.75"
Backrest Width
18"
Frame Construction
Metal and Plastic
Has Footrest
No
Head Pillow
No
Head Rest
No
Lumbar Support
Adjustable
Piston Type
Pneumatic Cylinder
Recline
Yes
Seat Depth
18.9"
Seat Height Adjustment
16.5 – 21.5"
Seat Padding Material
Foam
Seat Width
20"
Upholstery
3D Knit, Quilted
Weight Limit
400 lbs
Wheel Type
Casters
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The Steelcase Think is a top-end model first brought into the market in 2004. Like most highly-rated office chairs, there is a variant of the…
The Steelcase Think is a top-end model first brought into the market in 2004. Like most highly-rated office chairs, there is a variant of the Steelcase Think that features height-adjustable lumbar support, and with a weight capacity of up to 400 lbs, the chair can be used by heavy-set individuals. Adjustability is top-tier, as the armrests are height, width, depth, and pivot adjustable, while owners can also configure the chair’s seat height and seat depth.
Buyers can choose between fabric, leather, and mesh as finish options, and the chair arrives fully assembled. The seat has a waterfall design to help facilitate blood flow when seated for long hours, and if this sounds like you, here’s our guide on the perfect gaming chair posture for more comfortable marathon gaming sessions.
Buyers can opt to have the Steelcase Think in a fabric, leather, or 3D mesh finish, whereas the Steelcase Leap is only available in a…
Buyers can opt to have the Steelcase Think in a fabric, leather, or 3D mesh finish, whereas the Steelcase Leap is only available in a fabric or leather finish. On the other hand, the Steelcase Leap allows for tension adjustment, which the Steelcase Think does not. While the Steelcase Leap has better lower back support, the Steelcase Think offers slightly better adjustability options.
The Steelcase Think has a maximum weight capacity of 400 lbs, which is higher than that of the HumanScale Diffrient Smart Office Chair, which has…
The Steelcase Think has a maximum weight capacity of 400 lbs, which is higher than that of the HumanScale Diffrient Smart Office Chair, which has a 300 lbs weight capacity. Design-wise, the Steelcase Think has armrests attached to the base of the seat, while the HumanScale chair has its armrests attached to the backrest. Also worth noting is that the Steelcase Think has an adjustable lumbar support system, which is missing on the HumanScale chair. Get to see what else the HumanScale chair has in store by checking out our HumanScale Diffrient Smart Office Chair review.
The Steelcase Think offers a headrest as an add-on, but the Herman Miller does not, and the former is also available in variants that come…
The Steelcase Think offers a headrest as an add-on, but the Herman Miller does not, and the former is also available in variants that come with a mesh, leather, or fabric finish, while the latter is only available in all mesh. Here’s our Herman Miller Aeron review in case you still want to learn more about it, but if you’d prefer an alternative that ships with a headrest by default, then you should spare some time to browse through our X-chair X2 K-Sport Mgmt review.
