Haworth Comforto 59 vs Generation by Knoll

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Haworth

Haworth Comforto 59

Price on request

Knoll

Generation by Knoll

$1,653 – $1,886

2 years

longer warranty on Generation by Knoll than Haworth Comforto 59 (official terms)

Differences at a glance

Haworth Comforto 59Generation by Knoll

Price: Price on request$1,653 – $1,886
Seat height: 40–55 cm (15.7–21.7 in)16.5–21.75 in (Thin Seat Foam); 17.25–22.5 in (Ultra Seat Foam)
Load capacity: < 150 kg (331 lb)300 lb (136.1 kg)
Recline: Weight-activated synchronous mechanism; lock in front and 3 back lock positionsSeat-to-back angle 96°–111°; back tilt range 15°; synchronized recline ratio seat:back 1°:4.4°
Arms: Armless; Height adjustable (+); 4D (+)Arm 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: Asymmetrical Left/right Lumbar Adjustment (optional)Fixed lumbar 9.25 in; optional adjustable lumbar 8.125–11.375 in
Warranty: 10-year warranty12-year warranty (terms and conditions apply)

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