| Cover Page | Apr. 15, 2021 | Feb. 25, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | ||
| Document Type | 8-K | |
| Document Period End Date | Apr. 15, 2021 | |
| Entity Registrant Name | STEELCASE INC | |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | MI | |
| Entity File Number | 1-13873 | |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 38-0819050 | |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 901 44th Street SE | |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Grand Rapids, | |
| Entity Address, State or Province | MI | |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 49508 | |
| City Area Code | 616 | |
| Local Phone Number | 247-2710 | |
| Written Communications | false | |
| Soliciting Material | false | |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false | |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Class A Common Stock | |
| Trading Symbol | SCS | |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE | |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001050825 | |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --02-25 | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
