Remanufactured Steelcase Amia Office Chair
Starts at: $529.00
Remanufactured Steelcase Amia Office Chair
The Steelcase Amia is one of the most underrated ergonomic office chairs on the market. It shares the same DNA as the Steelcase Leap — the same 4D armrests, the same build quality, the same Steelcase engineering — but with a simpler, more approachable design and a lower price point. New Amias start at $529 compared to $649 for the Leap. Remanufactured Amias save you even more.
If the Steelcase Leap is the best office chair for back pain, the Amia is the best office chair for everyone else. It is a “set it and forget it” chair — adjust it once, sit down, and get to work. No fiddling with multiple knobs and tension settings. For offices outfitting multiple workstations, especially when paired with remanufactured Steelcase Answer cubicles, the Amia gives your team a premium ergonomic chair without the premium price tag.
Why the Steelcase Amia
Most people shopping for an ergonomic office chair get overwhelmed by adjustability they will never use. The Amia solves that. Steelcase took the core ergonomic features that actually matter — adjustable lumbar height, 4D armrests, and a supportive recline — and stripped away the complexity. The result is a chair that fits a wider range of body types comfortably right out of the box.
The seat is where you really feel the difference. The Amia has a flatter, slightly more padded seat cushion compared to the Leap’s thinner, contoured design. If you have ever sat in a high-end ergonomic chair and thought “this feels like it is trying too hard,” the Amia is for you. It feels like a comfortable chair that happens to be ergonomic, rather than an ergonomic device you are sitting in.
The backrest offers adjustable lumbar height, so you can position the support exactly where your lower back needs it. The tension is preset by Steelcase at a level that works for most people — not too aggressive, not too subtle. For users who need maximum lumbar firmness and independent upper/lower back flex, that is where the Leap comes in. But for 90% of office workers, the Amia’s lumbar support is more than enough.
The Amia also has a cleaner, more understated look than the Leap. No exposed adjustment knobs or visible back structure. It fits into a modern office or home office without looking like a piece of medical equipment. It supports users up to 400 lbs.
Steelcase Amia vs. Steelcase Leap Comparison
| Feature | Steelcase Amia | Steelcase Leap |
|---|---|---|
| New Price (Starting) | $529 | $649 |
| Lumbar Height Adjustable | Yes | Yes |
| Lumbar Firmness Adjustable | No (preset) | Yes (separate knob) |
| Backrest Technology | Subtle, hidden support | LiveBack (independent upper/lower flex) |
| Seat Feel | Flatter, more padded, traditional cushion | Thinner, contoured, encourages movement |
| Armrests | 4D (height, width, depth, pivot) | 4D (height, width, depth, pivot) |
| Recline System | Traditional tilt with lock | Natural Glide (seat slides forward as you recline) |
| Tilt Limiter | Simple lock (upright or free-recline) | 5-position tilt limiter |
| Weight Capacity | 400 lbs | 500 lbs (Plus version) |
| Look & Feel | Clean, understated, home-office friendly | Technical, iconic, exposed adjustments |
| Best For | “Set it and forget it” comfort, office-wide rollouts | Maximum adjustability, specific back pain needs |
Bottom line: The Amia gives you 90% of the Leap’s performance while saving several hundred dollars. If you need the absolute maximum adjustability and have specific lower back issues, go with the Leap. If you want a great ergonomic chair that works for almost everyone without overthinking it, the Amia is the smarter buy.
Remanufactured Steelcase Amia
A remanufactured Steelcase Amia gives you the same chair at an even better price. The remanufacturing process includes new fabric or leather upholstery, new arm pads, new gas cylinder, and a thorough inspection of all mechanical components. The steel frame and internal mechanisms are built to last decades — the cosmetic parts are what wear out, and those all get replaced.
Buying remanufactured also keeps a perfectly good chair frame out of the landfill, which is what Green Clean Designs is all about.
Buy a Refurbished Steelcase Amia
Pair Your Chair with the Right Workstation
The Amia is a natural fit with Steelcase Answer cubicles — same manufacturer, same design philosophy, and they look great together. If you are outfitting an office with remanufactured Answer workstations and remanufactured Amias, you get a cohesive Steelcase office at a fraction of the cost of buying new.
We also have Steelcase Leap replacement parts and new Leap seat pads if you have existing Leaps that need refreshing.
