Arper Kinesit vs Generation by Knoll
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
Nearly the same price
$1,655 vs $1,653 starting prices at the brand stores (Arper Kinesit vs Generation by Knoll)
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Kinesit swivel work chair on casters Medium | Arper US (Arper official) ↗Checked Oct 22, 2026
- Generation by Knoll Dimensions, Features and Operating Instructions (PDF, generation_dimensions.pdf, knoll.com) ↗Checked Sep 28, 2026
- Hive Modern (authorized retailer) (price) ↗Checked Oct 22, 2026
- US Knoll Store (price) ↗Checked Oct 11, 2026
Arper KinesitGeneration by Knoll
- Price
- $1,655 – $2,862$1,653 – $1,886
- Seat height
- 16.5–21.25 in16.5–21.75 in (Thin Seat Foam); 17.25–22.5 in (Ultra Seat Foam)
- Recline
- 3-position backrest reclineSeat-to-back angle 96°–111°; back tilt range 15°; synchronized recline ratio seat:back 1°:4.4°
- Arms
- fixed or adjustable nylon armrests on requestArm 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
- adjustable lumbar support, up to 2 3/8"Fixed lumbar 9.25 in; optional adjustable lumbar 8.125–11.375 in
Questions
Which is cheaper, the Arper Kinesit or the Generation by Knoll?
The Generation by Knoll is cheaper to start: $1,653 versus $1,655 for the Arper Kinesit at the brand stores (Oct 2026).
