# Leap Chair V2: specs and price

**Price (US):** $2023 at store.steelcase.com, as of 2026-07-26. A sourced, dated price of record — other retailers (incl. Amazon) may be lower. Among the 20 office chairs we track it is #19 cheapest of 20; category median $1098.
**Brand:** Steelcase
**Released:** 2006
**Deskmark:** Bronze Deskmark — pay-blind category standing 15/100, #23 of 24 in class (independent, computed from sourced data, never for sale).
**Price tracked since:** June 2026 (last change 2026-07-26: $1299 → $2023)

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | $2023 |
| Brand | Steelcase |
| Released | 2006 |
| Back type | fabric |
| Seat material | foam with fabric upholstery |
| Adjustable lumbar | Yes |
| Recline lock | Yes |
| Armrests | 4D |
| Max weight (lb) | 400 |
| Warranty years | 12 |

## Where it stands

At $2023, the Leap Chair V2 is #13 cheapest of the 20 office chairs we track, where the median is $1098. On the spec sheet, its max weight of 400 lb is the highest of the 23, its release year of 2006 is below the median of the 6, and its warranty years of 12 is at the median of the 22.

## Price over time

Since 2026-06-27, the Leap Chair V2's price has risen 55.7%, from $1299 to $2023. The lowest we have recorded is $1299 (2026-06-27).

## What reviewers say

Two whitelisted hands-on testers — Tom's Guide and TechRadar — both call the Leap an excellent, deeply adjustable cushioned chair with standout lumbar support and rock-solid build (TechRadar confirms it is the V2 model; Tom's Guide covers the same current Leap). Both flag the $1,000-plus premium price; breathability and firm armrests are the main gripes. Neither published measured lab numbers. (Based on 2 reviews, 2021-11-08–2023-01-17.)

Praised: Deep, easy-to-dial adjustability with strong lumbar/back support; Comfortable cushioned seat and back for all-day sitting; Solid, sturdy build with smooth, wobble-free mechanisms.
Flagged: Very expensive — starts around $1,000 and climbs with options; Cushioned seat/back less breathable than a mesh chair like the Aeron; Armrest padding not very soft; only real comfort complaint.
Disagreement: Little cross-source conflict: both broadly praise comfort and adjustability. TechRadar singles out firm armrests as its one comfort gripe, a point Tom's Guide never raises. Neither tester verified hot-climate breathability, so that concern stays untested by both.
Sources: Tom's Guide (2021-11-08, tomsguide.com), TechRadar (2023-01-17, techradar.com)

## Frequently asked questions

**What do reviewers say about the Leap Chair V2?**

Two whitelisted hands-on testers — Tom's Guide and TechRadar — both call the Leap an excellent, deeply adjustable cushioned chair with standout lumbar support and rock-solid build (TechRadar confirms it is the V2 model; Tom's Guide covers the same current Leap). Both flag the $1,000-plus premium price; breathability and firm armrests are the main gripes. Neither published measured lab numbers. Praised: Deep, easy-to-dial adjustability with strong lumbar/back support; Comfortable cushioned seat and back for all-day sitting; Solid, sturdy build with smooth, wobble-free mechanisms. Flagged: Very expensive — starts around $1,000 and climbs with options; Cushioned seat/back less breathable than a mesh chair like the Aeron; Armrest padding not very soft; only real comfort complaint. (From 2 tester reviews.)

**How much does the Leap Chair V2 cost?**

The Leap Chair V2 has a US price of $2023, as of 2026-07-26.

**How does the Leap Chair V2 compare on price?**

At $2023, the Leap Chair V2 is #13 cheapest of the 20 office chairs we track, where the median is $1098.

**Has the Leap Chair V2's price dropped?**

No — since 2026-06-27 the Leap Chair V2 has risen 55.7%, from $1299 to $2023; the lowest we have recorded is $1299 (2026-06-27).

**What is the lowest price the Leap Chair V2 has been?**

The lowest we have recorded for the Leap Chair V2 is $1299 on 2026-06-27.

**Is now a good time to buy the Leap Chair V2?**

The Leap Chair V2 is currently $2023; the lowest we have recorded is $1299 (2026-06-27). Every price is dated, so you can judge it against its own history.

**When was the Leap Chair V2 released?**

The Leap Chair V2 was released 2006.

**What are the Leap Chair V2's key specs?**

Leap Chair V2 (Steelcase): back type fabric, seat material foam with fabric upholstery, adjustable lumbar Yes, recline lock Yes, armrests 4D. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Source: https://store.steelcase.com/leap (store.steelcase.com, accessed 2026-06-15)
Corroboration: https://thetechreviewer.com/steelcase-leap-review/ (accessed 2026-06-15)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/office-chairs/steelcase-leap-v2/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the Leap Chair V2 price of record was $2023 as of 2026-07-26 — https://frontdeskreview.com/product/office-chairs/steelcase-leap-v2/
License: CC BY 4.0. Price history: https://frontdeskreview.com/data/price-history.jsonl