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The three-shift warranty is written for intensive shared-office service, not just occasional home use.
Steelcase
Migration SE Sit-to-Stand Desk
A commercial-grade height-adjustable desk with basic or extended range, obstruction sensing and a 12-year three-shift warranty.
- Score
- 7.3/10
- Est. life
- 15 yrs
- Cover
- 12 yrs
Last-known catalog price
$1167.00
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Product Overview
Steelcase's current US store model is Migration SE, the close domestic counterpart to regionally sold Migration SE Pro. Extended-height models travel from 22.6 to 48.7 inches, while basic frames cover 28.3 to 46.9 inches. Store configurations use 46- or 58-inch laminate tops at 23 or 29 inches deep,...
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Specifications
- OverviewBrand
- Steelcase
- OverviewProduct category
- standing-desks
- OverviewExpected lifespan
- 15 years · We Buy It For Life editorial estimate
- Warranty & ServiceWarranty
- 144 months · Three shifts
- Additional detailsCertifications
- BIFMA LEVEL 3 and SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
Why We Love It
The features that make this product stand out from the competition.
True extended low range
The 22.6-inch option supports ergonomic seated positions that many two-stage desks cannot reach.
Obstruction backtracking
The desk reverses after detecting contact instead of continuing to drive into an object.
Detailed Quality Score Breakdown
Core Performance
Primary Performance
8.4
Steelcase documents basic and extended ranges plus store top sizes.
Feature Richness
7.5
AI-assisted preliminary estimate pending editor review and durable-source evidence.
Build Quality
8.0
The Migration SE cut sheet lists BIFMA LEVEL 3 and SCS Indoor Advantage Gold certification.
Reliability Score
7.6
AI-assisted preliminary estimate pending editor review and durable-source evidence.
Longevity
Durability Rating
7.7
AI-assisted preliminary estimate pending editor review and durable-source evidence.
Wear Resistance
7.2
AI-assisted preliminary estimate pending editor review and durable-source evidence.
Component Replaceability
6.8
AI-assisted preliminary estimate pending editor review and durable-source evidence.
Design Timelessness
7.9
AI-assisted preliminary estimate pending editor review and durable-source evidence.
Serviceability
Repairability
6.4
AI-assisted preliminary estimate pending editor review and durable-source evidence.
Spare Parts Availability
6.4
AI-assisted preliminary estimate pending editor review and durable-source evidence.
Warranty Coverage
7.2
Steelcase specifies a 12-year, three-shift warranty for Migration SE.
Service Network
6.5
AI-assisted preliminary estimate pending editor review and durable-source evidence.
Value
Total Cost of Ownership
6.9
AI-assisted preliminary estimate pending editor review and durable-source evidence.
Resale Value Retention
6.3
AI-assisted preliminary estimate pending editor review and durable-source evidence.
User Satisfaction
7.8
AI-assisted preliminary estimate pending editor review and durable-source evidence.
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What height ranges are available on the Steelcase Migration SE desk?
The Migration SE is offered in two frame ranges: basic height adjusts from 28.3 to 46.9 inches, while extended height adjusts from 22.6 to 48.7 inches. The appropriate range depends on the configuration selected.
What desktop sizes and surface materials are offered?
On Steelcase's current US store configuration, Migration SE is available in 23-by-46-inch and 29-by-58-inch sizes. The worksurface is high-performance woodgrain laminate with square corners; the broader product specification also lists laminate, veneer, OLL, or customized stain options.
How does the Migration SE protect against collisions?
The store configuration includes obstruction-sensing technology. When the worksurface contacts an object, the desk detects the collision and backtracks, reversing its movement rather than continuing into the obstruction. Steelcase describes this feature as obstruction sensing with backtracking.
What controls are used to adjust the desk?
For the current US store configuration, the desk uses a one-touch controller to adjust height. Steelcase's product page also describes Migration SE's controller as an easy-to-use up/down control for tailoring sit-to-stand use.
What warranty and certifications are documented for Migration SE?
Steelcase's Migration SE cut sheet lists a 12-year, three-shift warranty. It also lists BIFMA LEVEL 3, SCS Indoor Advantage Gold—Furniture, and an Environmental Product Declaration. These are manufacturer-documented attributes for the Migration SE line.
What is the documented weight capacity?
The Migration SE cut sheet lists a 250 lb. weight capacity in its performance features. This is the capacity stated in the manufacturer's Migration SE documentation.
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