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EXHIBIT 23.1
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CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration
Statement of Steelcase Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated March 20, 2000,
relating to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of Steelcase
Inc., appearing in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
February 25, 2000.
/s/ BDO SEIDMAN, LLP
BDO Seidman, LLP
Grand Rapids, Michigan
November 30, 2000
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