Allsteel Mimeo vs Generation by Knoll
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
$323
lower starting price for Generation by Knoll than Allsteel Mimeo at the brand stores
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Allsteel Mimeo Task Chair & Task Stool Statement of Line (Form A8469.A1) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Generation by Knoll Dimensions, Features and Operating Instructions (PDF, generation_dimensions.pdf, knoll.com) ↗Checked Sep 28, 2026
- Allsteel Mimeo brochure (2026) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Allsteel Limited Lifetime Warranty (Form A7518.H1) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Generation Chair by Knoll® | Knoll (official Knoll store; knoll.com/product/generation-by-knoll redirects here) ↗Checked Sep 28, 2026
- Allsteel Seating & Tables Price and Specification Guide 2026 (US list prices) (price) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
Allsteel MimeoGeneration by Knoll
- Price
- $1,976 – $3,560$1,653 – $1,886
- Seat height
- 16–21 in (40.6-53.3 cm); 22–32 in (55.9-81.3 cm)16.5–21.75 in (Thin Seat Foam); 17.25–22.5 in (Ultra Seat Foam)
- Seat depth
- 15¼"–18¼"D15.75–18.75 in with arms, 15.75–18.25 in armless (Ultra); 15–18 in with arms, 15–17.5 in armless (Thin)
- Recline
- Weight-Activated ReclineSeat-to-back angle 96°–111°; back tilt range 15°; synchronized recline ratio seat:back 1°:4.4°
- Arms
- Adjustable Arms 6⅞"–11½"H x 13¼"–21⅝"W x 11⅛"D; Fixed Arms 9⅞"H x 20⅜"W x 11⅛"DArm height from seat 6.625–11.125 in (Thin) / 6.125–10.625 in (Ultra); High performance arm pads adjust 2 in width (1 per arm), 1.5 in depth and pivot 45°
- Lumbar support
- IntelliBack Technology: back design automatically adjusts to your movements, providing customized lumbar supportFixed lumbar 9.25 in; optional adjustable lumbar 8.125–11.375 in
- Warranty
- Limited Lifetime Warranty; 12 years on seating controls, pneumatic cylinders, glides, casters, arm caps, foam; 5 years on mesh on Mimeo12-year warranty (terms and conditions apply)
Questions
Which is cheaper, the Allsteel Mimeo or the Generation by Knoll?
The Generation by Knoll is cheaper to start: $1,653 versus $1,976 for the Allsteel Mimeo at the brand stores (Sep 2026).
What do owners mention most?
Comfort for the Allsteel Mimeo, and comfort for the Generation by Knoll, based on review summaries.

