{"id":108222,"date":"2024-11-22T01:33:06","date_gmt":"2024-11-22T01:33:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/?p=108222"},"modified":"2026-01-22T05:42:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T05:42:59","slug":"steelcase-karman-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/steelcase-karman-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Steelcase Karman Review: Best Office Chair For $2,000?"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 7<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\n<p>Steelcase builds insanely comfortable office chairs. Unfortunately, they share one defect &#8211; they&#8217;re f****ng dull. I&#8217;ve been trying to convince myself to buy a <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/steelcase-leap-v2-office-chair-review\/\">Leap<\/a> for years, but I can&#8217;t step over its 1990&#8217;s cubicle aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter the Karman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A stylish, minimalist, attractive office chair from Steelcase. Has Steelcase finally delivered great design <em><strong>and<\/strong><\/em> ergonomic chops in one product?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pros<\/strong>:<\/td><td><strong>Cons<\/strong>:<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Flexible frame<\/strong> promotes micromovements throughout the workday to reduce fatigue.<\/td><td><strong>Lack of seat depth<\/strong> adjustment and automated recline may be restrictive to some.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Aesthetically pleasing<\/strong> design will impress design-conscious folks.<\/td><td><strong>Small seat size<\/strong> will be uncomfortable for taller individuals.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Quick Verdict.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"865\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/stelcase-karman-ergonomics.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-108320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/stelcase-karman-ergonomics.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/stelcase-karman-ergonomics-300x253.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/stelcase-karman-ergonomics-768x649.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: Karman is available in four colours. This dual-tone brass-on-black scheme is by far the best. And hollow-centre wheels are a nice, subtle design touch.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-block-accordion\">\n    <details>\n        <summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">\n            Who Should Buy &#038; Avoid The Steelcase Karman?&nbsp;\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"acf-do-dont-card-accordion\">\n            <div class=\"left\">\n                <div class=\"card-left\">\n                    <div class=\"title\">\n                        Buy It If You:&nbsp;\n                    <\/div>\n                    <ul>\n                        <li>Are between 160cm and 180cm tall with average leg length.<\/li><li>Have been looking for the ergonomic chair trifecta: comfort, aesthetics and ergonomics.<\/li><li>Are allergic to fuss. The Karman adjusts recline automatically, minimising the need for constant inputs.<\/li><li>Don&#8217;t like heavy office chairs. Karman easy to move around the office.<\/li>                    <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"right\">\n                <div class=\"card-right\">\n                    <div class=\"title\">\n                        Avoid It If You:&nbsp;\n                    <\/div>\n                    <ul>\n                        <li>Have longer legs. The insufficient seat depth and lack of seat depth adjustment will frustrate you.<\/li><li>Like an aggressive and bi-directionally adjustable lumbar support.<\/li><li>Are accustomed to big, comfortable, well-padded armrests.<\/li>                    <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-block-accordion\">\n    <details>\n        <summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">\n            Specifications.&nbsp;\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"gb-accordion-content\">\n            <p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"reviewlist\"} --><\/p>\n<p id=\"9ecf31c0-ad4f-4fb5-8ead-f7a779677d43\" class=\"reviewlist\">\u27a4 Load Capacity: 159 kg<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"reviewlist\"} --><\/p>\n<p id=\"9ecf31c0-ad4f-4fb5-8ead-f7a779677d43\" class=\"reviewlist\">\u27a4 Mechanism: Weight-sensitive auto recline with tension control<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"reviewlist\"} --><\/p>\n<p id=\"9ecf31c0-ad4f-4fb5-8ead-f7a779677d43\" class=\"reviewlist\">\u27a4 Lumbar Support: $90 option, height-adjustable only, using tensioned mesh<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"reviewlist\"} --><\/p>\n<p id=\"9ecf31c0-ad4f-4fb5-8ead-f7a779677d43\" class=\"reviewlist\">\u27a4 Warranty: 12 years on parts and labour<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n&nbsp;\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-block-accordion\">\n    <details>\n        <summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">\n            Where To Buy?&nbsp;\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"gb-accordion-content\">\n            <p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"reviewlist\"} --><\/p>\n<p id=\"9ecf31c0-ad4f-4fb5-8ead-f7a779677d43\" class=\"reviewlist\">\u27a4 <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Steelcase Karman\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/steelcase-karman\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noindex noopener\">Check Steelcase Website<\/a>.<\/p>\n&nbsp;\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Karman is an office chair you&#8217;ll want to show off. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s one of the few ergonomic office chairs that will elevate your home office&#8217;s aesthetic &#8211; instead of making it look like a teenage gamer&#8217;s den.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it&#8217;s not for everyone:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Small seat pan and the lack of seat depth<\/strong> adjustments are deal-breakers if you&#8217;re over 180cm tall.<\/li><li><strong>Weight-sensitive automatic recline<\/strong> is a deliberate design choice that minimises fuss, but will frustrate if you&#8217;re accustomed to highly customisable chairs.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Armrest comfort is also subpar. This is particularly disappointing, considering Steelcase&#8217;s reputation for building outstanding armrests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/best-standing-desk-australia\/\">What Is The Best Standing Desk In Australia?<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Users who love aggressive lumbar support must definitely look elsewhere (<a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/best-ergonomic-office-chair\/\">where<\/a>?).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>Regardless, the Karman is one of the most comfortable and attractive chairs in Australia today. <\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The ~$2,000 price point will raise eyebrows, but is also part of the appeal. Signalling that you can afford to drop a couple of grand on an office chair is sometimes a feature, not a bug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/steelcase-karman-office-chair-review-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-108322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/steelcase-karman-office-chair-review-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/steelcase-karman-office-chair-review-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/steelcase-karman-office-chair-review-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/steelcase-karman-office-chair-review.jpg 1490w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: Thin armrests and weak lumbar support are two major downsides, which I&#8217;ll discuss below.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5 Things I Love About The Steelcase Karman.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve owned over 15 office chairs over the past 5 years, so I&#8217;m pretty practised at separating marketing BS from substance. Let&#8217;s see how the Karman stacks up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:59px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Cushioned Mesh Seat.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mesh seats are almost as polarising as Bud Light&#8217;s attempt to win over the woke pronoun brigade without frustrating its redneck customer base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/ergotune-vesby-review\/\">ErgoTune Vesby: Best Office Chair Under $1,000?<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Karman attempts to bridge the divide by combining the mesh seat with an underlying cushion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"865\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/steelcase-karman-armrests.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-108324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/steelcase-karman-armrests.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/steelcase-karman-armrests-300x253.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/steelcase-karman-armrests-768x649.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: Your thighs will thank you for the flexible frame and fabric-infused mesh.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Theoretically, this should provide a more supportive and comfortable seating experience than traditional mesh seats like the Aeron, while retaining breathability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>Does it work in reality?<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, mostly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The mesh feels very friendly on the skin, and strikes just the right balance of firmness and support. But the seating experience is a classic &#8220;floaty&#8221; mesh one, which may feel foreign to people used to fabric seats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">If you&#8217;ve never sat on a mesh chair before, I recommend you test-drive a Karman extensively in a store before buying. You&#8217;ll either love the suspended feeling &#8211; or hate it.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Flexible Frame.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Karman&#8217;s frame is designed to flex and move with you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of locking you into a rigid static bucket seat like the <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/sihoo-doro-s300-office-chair-review\/\">Sihoo S300<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/ergotune-joobie-office-chair-review\/\">Ergotune Joobie<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/herman-miller-aeron-office-chair-review\/\">HM Aeron<\/a> do, the Karman follows the predictable Steelcase philosophy of promoting movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/updown-ergo-proflex-review\/\">UpDown Ergo ProFlex Review: Best $550 Chair?<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both the backrest and the seat pan will flex with your body, allowing you to twist and stretch throughout your workday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">A flexible frame is a bonus if you sit cross-legged or with one leg tucked under you, as it will not dig into your thighs. Just remember that this is a non-ergonomic position, and may <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/best-office-chair-for-lower-back-pain\/\">aggravate your lower back<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Sleek Low-Profile Design.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"865\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/steelcase-karman-backrest.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-108325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/steelcase-karman-backrest.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/steelcase-karman-backrest-300x253.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/steelcase-karman-backrest-768x649.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: Look closely. Zoom in. How many adjustment controls can you spot? <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Karman is pretty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Almost enough to elicit a wolf whistle from an ergonomics nerd like me. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attractive ergonomic chairs are rare (because decisions that elevate ergonomic chops also make the chair ugly), so the Karman exists in a very small clique of curvy, low-profile, minimalist chairs that look the part in contemporary workspaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Steelcase achieved this by deleting or hiding most adjustment controls (seat height and recline tension are the only two visible adjustments) to leave you looking at uninterrupted clean lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Looking for a gorgeous office chair to elevate your home office? The <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/herman-miller-cosm-chair-review\/\">HM Cosm High Back is arguably your best bet<\/a>. I think it&#8217;s the best-looking chair on the market today.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>By the way, the Karman is available in 4 colour schemes, and I&#8217;d choose the black-on-brass one every time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Impressive Automated Recline.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The weight-activated recline is designed to automatically adapt to your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This can be a significant advantage for shared workspaces or users like me, who dislike fiddling with numerous levers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Important!<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">However, this is also a potential drawback for those who prefer more control.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"716\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/steelcase-karman-review-australia-716x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-108328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/steelcase-karman-review-australia-716x1024.jpg 716w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/steelcase-karman-review-australia-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/steelcase-karman-review-australia-768x1099.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/steelcase-karman-review-australia.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: Karman&#8217;s slimline design makes it easy to kart around the office.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Build Quality And Warranty.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re used to heavy, bulky, traditional office chairs (which typically weigh over 30kg), you may initially feel that the featherweight Karman feels cheap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>This is a valid observation, but mostly driven by the (false) association we&#8217;ve built up between bulk and quality.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the lightweight construction, the Karman feels well-built. Nothing rattles or feels like it&#8217;s about to break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And as you&#8217;d expect from a chair that costs upwards of $2,000, Steelcase covers it with its 12-year warranty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Karman&#8217;s light weight makes it easy to move and reposition, even up multiple flights of stairs. You probably won&#8217;t appreciate this fully until you try to lift an Aeron &#8211; or drag it across a carpeted floor.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4 Things I Hate About The Steelcase Karman:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I only have a few criticisms about the Karman. All are the unfortunate and unavoidable consequences of its strengths:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Limited Adjustability.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve already mentioned seat depth adjustment, so I won&#8217;t harp on about it too much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a common limitation of aesthetic-led office chair designs. It will force you to decide &#8211; do you value aesthetics or under-thigh support more?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>This is less of an issue if your femurs are of an average length, and you&#8217;re between 160cm and 180cm.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Automated recline is also likely to frustrate control freaks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It works very well to place you into precisely the right spot, but will not let you lock the chair into a specific position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"865\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/steelcase-karman-chair.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-108327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/steelcase-karman-chair.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/steelcase-karman-chair-300x253.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/steelcase-karman-chair-768x649.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: The only visible adjustments (recline tension and seat height) are on the right side of the base.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. High Price.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Karman will set you back between roughly $2,000 and $2,400, depending on options and colour choices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I get it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>The sticker shock you experience is intentional. It acts as a filter, which elevates the chair&#8217;s exclusivity.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you plan to blow upwards of $2,000 on a home office chair, I think the Karman is overpriced &#8211; because it&#8217;s stuck at a weird crossroads:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>It&#8217;s not as pretty<\/strong> as the (slightly more expensive) HM Cosm.<\/li><li><strong>It&#8217;s not as comfortable<\/strong> as the <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/herman-miller-embody-office-chair-review\/\">HM Embody<\/a> (although it&#8217;s admittedly closer to $3,000).<\/li><li><strong>It&#8217;s not as ergonomic<\/strong> as the (cheaper) Leap.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you want a reasonably stylish, very comfortable, minimalist ergonomic Steelcase chair, a <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/steelcase-series-2-office-chair-review\/\">Series 2 offers all of the above<\/a> &#8211; for just over $1,000. <em><strong>And<\/strong><\/em> it has vastly better armrests (borrowed from the Leap). <strong><em>And<\/em><\/strong> it has seat pan adjustment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Weak Lumbar.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lovers of aggressive support will be disappointed. The Karman&#8217;s standard lumbar &#8216;support&#8217; is nothing more than a built-in curve in the backrest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>It&#8217;s reasonably effective at keeping your C-spine in place, but don&#8217;t expect miracles.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"865\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/steelcase-karman-lumbar-support.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-108326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/steelcase-karman-lumbar-support.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/steelcase-karman-lumbar-support-300x253.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/steelcase-karman-lumbar-support-768x649.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: This Karman has standard lumbar, without the $90 upgrade.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I recommend opting for the $90 lumbar upgrade, which adds a pre-tensioned mesh strip to the backrest. It adjusts for height only, and offers a substantially more pronounced feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even with the upgrade, the lumbar support is moderately firm at best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>The bad news i<\/strong>s that you&#8217;re stuck with this level of firmness, with no ability to amplify or soften the amount of resistance.<\/li><li><strong>The good news <\/strong>is that the lumbar strip distributes the pressure along your lower back nicely, without poking or prodding. <\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Crappy Armrests.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Oh man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thinly padded, small and finicky, the Karman&#8217;s armrests are a major disappointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>Their only redeeming feature is their ability to adjust in 4D (pivot, height, width and reach). <\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>But even that seems underwhelming in an era when mid-range $600 office chairs offer 6D armrests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, this is one area where Steelcase didn&#8217;t nail the balance between aesthetics and comfort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Important!<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">They remind me of something I&#8217;d expect to find on a <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/best-budget-office-chair\/\">$300 budget tasking chair<\/a> &#8211; not a premium product designed to help you work late into the night.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>How The Steelcase Karman Stacks Up.<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Karman is a beautifully designed &#8211; but flawed &#8211; office chair that will appeal to design-conscious people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Adjustments<\/td><td>3.5\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Comfort<\/td><td>4\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aesthetics<\/td><td>5\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Build Quality &amp; Warranty<\/td><td>4.5\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cost<\/td><td>3.5\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>OVERALL<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>4.1\/5<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>My Final Verdict About The Steelcase Karman.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Karman is a risky purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Resist the temptation to buy one online without doing an in-person showroom sit test. If you&#8217;re in Sydney, I recommend you visit Steelcase&#8217;s HQ in Elizabeth St and physically compare the Karman to the brand&#8217;s other chairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The automated recline, padded seat and lack of seat depth adjustment are divisive and will turn off a lot of users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>The uncomfortable armrests are also hard to overlook.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet, for average-sized users who value a stylish, responsive chair with minimal adjustments and a &gt;$2,000 budget to boot, the Karman is a strong contender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Important!<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">It would be the perfect home office chair if Steelcase didn&#8217;t screw up the armrests and offered a deeper seat pan.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Individuals outside the 160cm -180cm height range &#8211; or those who value extensive customisations &#8211; will be better off in a Leap or its more upmarket cousin, the <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/steelcase-gesture-office-chair-review\/\">Steelcase Gesture<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:52px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Steven<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:62px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 7<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Steelcase builds insanely comfortable office chairs. 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