Exhibit 99

               Robert C. Pew III Appointed Board Chair
       -Steelcase Announces Board of Director Election Results-


    GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 26, 2003--Steelcase
Inc. (NYSE:SCS) today announced that shareholders re-elected William
P. Crawford, Lisa Valk Long and Robert C. Pew III to serve additional
three-year terms as directors. The board of directors appointed Mr.
Pew as non-executive board chair.
    Mr. Pew has been a director on the Steelcase board since 1987. He
also was founding chair and serves on the board of the Illinois
Institute of Design. Mr. Pew has been involved in the office furniture
industry for nearly 30 years, including 20 years as a Steelcase
employee or dealer. He served as president of Steelcase North America
from 1990 to 1994, and from 1984 to 1988 he owned and operated three
Steelcase dealerships in the southeast U.S. Since that time, Mr. Pew's
interests have included several small business ventures and service on
non-profit boards.
    Commenting on the board's appointment, James P. Hackett, president
and chief executive officer, said, "Rob's proven leadership and
experience in the industry, together with his passion for seeing the
company excel, make him very well suited to serving as board chair. We
are confident in the excellence Rob will bring to the role and in
building on Steelcase's heritage as a great institution."
    Steelcase also announced that Earl D. Holton chose to not seek
re-appointment as board chair. Mr. Holton intends to remain on the
Steelcase board and will continue to serve as executive committee
chair. Mr. Holton was elected to the Steelcase board in 1998 and has
served as non-executive board chair since 1999. He also serves on the
boards of directors of Meijer, Inc. and CMS Energy Corporation. Mr.
Hackett concluded, "We thank Earl for his continued service and
commitment on the board. As board chair, his counsel and leadership
were immeasurably beneficial during a trying time in our industry."
    "I am honored to have served as chair of a board whose directors
have worked diligently to oversee and support the development and
execution of a solid strategy for the company's future," said Mr.
Holton. "When I accepted this position, I felt that three years in the
role would be an appropriate length of time. My focus now turns to
ensuring an effective transition to a new board chair as I continue
serving on the board."

    About Steelcase Inc.

    Steelcase Inc., a Fortune 500 company, helps individuals and
organizations around the world to work more effectively by providing
knowledge, products and services that enable customers and their
consultants to create work environments that integrate architecture,
furniture and technology. Founded in 1912 and headquartered in Grand
Rapids, Michigan, the company has led the global office furniture
industry in sales every year since 1974. Its product portfolio
includes interior architectural products, furniture systems,
technology products, seating, lighting, storage and related products
and services. Fiscal 2003 revenue was approximately $2.6 billion.
Steelcase Inc. and its subsidiaries have dealers in more than 900
locations, manufacturing facilities in over 50 locations and
approximately 16,000 employees around the world. The company's Class A
Common Stock trades on the NYSE under the symbol SCS. For more
information, visit www.steelcase.com.


    CONTACT: Steelcase Inc.
             Raj Mehan, 616/247-2200 (Investor Contact)
             Jeanine Hill, 616/698-3765 (Media Contact)