Branch Softside Chair vs Knoll Life Chair

Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.

Branch

Branch Softside Chair

$299 – $399

Knoll

Knoll Life Chair

From $1,947

$1,648

lower starting price for Branch Softside Chair than Knoll Life Chair at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Branch Softside ChairKnoll Life Chair

Price: $299 – $399From $1,947
Recline: tilt, tilt lock, tilt tensionAngle Between Seat and Back 95° - 119°; Tilt Range of Back 24°
Arms: removableArms available in fixed height, height-adjustable or high performance; high performance arms adjust 2.5" in armpad width (1.25" per side) and 3" armpad fore/aft movement; Arm Height from Floor 23.25" - 32.75" (height adjustable / high performance); 26.24" – 31.25" (fixed arm)
Lumbar support: integratedLumbar Support (Fixed) 7.5"; optional height adjustable lumbar (Exceeds 5.5" - 9.8"), 11.5" x 5.5"

Which is cheaper, the Branch Softside Chair or the Knoll Life Chair?

The Branch Softside Chair is cheaper to start: $299 versus $1,947 for the Knoll Life Chair at the brand stores (Oct 2026).