Is Steelcase PFAS-free?
Across 11 graded products, Steelcase averages C (70/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 9 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Steelcase C or better, safest first
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Amia Chair Steelcase
steel frame, foam, upholstered fabric
Lower concern, office chair with standard materials unlikely to contain PFAS, but no brand transparency on coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
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Think Chair
steel frame, polymer backrest, foam seat
Lower concern office chair with no evidence of intentional PFAS, but no public disclosure either.
⚠Risky category by default
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Series 2 Upholstered Chair
upholstered fabric, foam cushioning, steel frame
Lower concern for PFAS, but Steelcase discloses nothing, request transparency if concerned.
⚠Risky category by default
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Frank Lloyd Wright Galesburg Sofa
upholstered frame; fabric/leather cushions (composition unspecified)
Low public PFAS risk signal, but lack of material transparency and no brand disclosure limit confidence.
⚠Risky category by default
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Buy turnstone 2-seat sofa by steelcase - $599
fabric upholstery + foam + steel frame
Lower-concern choice; no confirmed PFAS triggers, but Steelcase doesn't disclose treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
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Frank Lloyd Wright Galesburg Sofa in Gray | Modern Sofa
upholstered sofa with fabric covering; core frame and cushioning composition not specified
Skip until Steelcase discloses fabric/foam treatments; upholstered furniture is a known PFAS risk category.
⚠Risky category by default
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Campfire Turnstone Big Lounge Loveseat Steelcase Upholstery Color: Connect - Blue Jay (5S21)
Upholstered lounge furniture with polyester/cotton blend fabric
Lower PFAS concern for upholstered seating; most risk would be in finish treatments not typical for office furniture.
⚠Risky category by default
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Frank Lloyd Wright Galesburg Sofa in Mineral
upholstered sofa with fabric/foam (likely polyurethane foam core)
Lower concern for PFAS, but Steelcase disclosure on fabric treatments would reduce uncertainty.
⚠Risky category by default
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Great Furniture Gallery Nelson Zero Gravity Power Sofa
upholstery fabric + steel frame + foam cushioning
Lower PFAS concern for core materials, but upholstery treatment unknown, contact brand for specifics.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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Umami Sofa — Used Office Furniture Connection
Upholstered foam/textile (unspecified treatment)
Skip, no PFAS transparency from Steelcase on this sofa; used secondhand adds unknowns.
⚠Risky category by default
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Postmodern Steelcase Chrome & Oatmeal Tweed 3 Seater Sofa
Oatmeal tweed textile with unknown stain/water treatment
Skip until Steelcase discloses fabric treatment; tweed sofas often receive PFAS-based water-repellent coating finishes.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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