Exhibit 23

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Steelcase Inc.
Grand Rapids, Michigan

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on Form S-8 (333-84251) constituting a part of this Registration Statement of our report dated June 9, 2005 relating to the financial statements and supplemental schedule of Steelcase Inc. Retirement Plan appearing in this Form 11-K for the year ended February 28, 2005.

BDO Seidman, LLP

Grand Rapids, Michigan
August 26, 2005