We are seating experts and Steelcase materials are crafted with decades of research, innovation and unwavering standards. We've curated a beautiful collection of durable residential color and material options to both inspire and complement your lifestyle - think pets, kids and the occasional wine spill (we don't judge).
"Steelcase fabrics play well in any residential space. We have a broad selection from the deeply saturated colors of Cogent: Connect to the softer palettes of Era and Billiard. There's an option for every style and aesthetic."
Amanda VanDuyn, senior interior designer
A fan favorite, Billiard is a woven-polyester fabric featuring a soft, felt-like texture, making it our top-pick for residential design. Billiard’s fabric contains a subtle heathered undertone allowing it to complement and soften most spaces. If you’re looking for a cozy fabric, this is it! Tested to 60,000 double rubs without pilling or changes in fabric, Billiard is built to last for years to come. Billiard is made from 100% polyester with antimony-free yarn, making it safe for you and those in your home.
Meet Era, a soft fabric with a subtle herringbone texture that creates a refined, sophisticated and contemporary look. The versatility of this fabric makes it a perfect complement to any home workspace. Wear tested to withstand high-traffic situations - kids, pets and daily use are no match for Era. For long-lasting durability, Era has been wear-tested to 100,000 double rubs. Made from 100% polyester with antimony-free yarn, Era's OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certification ensures every component of the product, from the fabric to the thread, has been rigorously tested against OEKO-TEX®'s Standard list of 350+ toxic chemicals - something we know both, you and mother nature, will appreciate.
Intermix, our proprietary performance fabric, creates perfect tension on the seat and back frame for the ideal ergonomic support. It never sags or feels stiff and provides the perfect amount of breathability for your long work (or gaming) sessions. Intermix comes in three distinct weaves, each with its own unique look. Intermix: a translucent fabric with a breathable open weave. Intermix Opaque: our breathable Intermix weave combined with an upholstered look and soft-hand feel. Intermix Shift: a translucent fabrics with a breathable open weave that subtly changes color at different angles and in different lighting. Intermix and its three distinct weaves are made from 70% polyester and 30% nylon and with antimony-free yarn. Intermix is wear-tested to 60,000 double rubs to ensure long-lasting durability and comfort, coupled with a sleek design for your home.
Meet Cogent: Connect, a knit-like material that is exceedingly durable and comes in a wide range of color options. This textile is well-suited for high-traffic environments and daily use. Made in the U.S.A, this durable fabric is wear-tested to 100,000 double rubs. Cogent: Connect is made from 100% polyester with antimony-free yarn. Cogent: Connect is Cradle-to-Cradle certified making it safe for you and those in your home. Crafted with a minimum of 50% renewable energy, Cogent: Connect is the perfect complement to support your efforts to reduce your impact on the environment.
Bring a luxurious feeling to any workspace with our Elmosoft leather. This soft and pliable leather is made with semi-aniline dye that smooths the natural grain of the leather for a uniform appearance. With a curated color range, from soft neutrals to muted tones, it combines outstanding comfort with high durability for an office chair that looks as great as it feels. Elmosoft leather is crafted to not patina with time. Wear-tested for durability, exposure to wet and dry conditions, and light, our leather will maintain its beautiful color and integrity for years to come. Made from 100% leather, Steelcase Elmosoft leather is crafted with sustainable and clean water tanning technology that allows water to be borrowed and returned to its source in its original condition. A by-product of the food industry, Steelcase Elmosoft leather diverts hides from entering the landfill and is finished without use of solvents.
We source and select healthier materials, limiting and eliminating harmful chemicals where possible. A majority of our materials and products carry third-party verified environmental certifications for material disclosure and transparency.
All ergonomic seating incorporates post-consumer and/or post-industrial recycled plastic, and we have increased recycled content in our packaging since 2020. We manage precious resources such as water and energy wisely, using environmental management systems and renewable energy sourcing in our operations.
Your chair's 12-year warranty guarantees comfort, support and a durable product that is meant to last. “You get what you pay for," but in this case, Mother Nature benefits, too.
All Steelcase materials are thoroughly tested to meet strict commercial quality standards. For us, this means passing our materials through rigorous testing and protocols. For you, it means not having to worry about your materials holding up over time, so sit back and get comfortable - we've got your back.
