Haworth Maari 5-Star Office Chair vs Generation by Knoll

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

Haworth

Haworth Maari 5-Star Office Chair

$560 – $615

Knoll

Generation by Knoll

$1,653 – $1,886

$1,093

lower starting price for Haworth Maari 5-Star Office Chair than Generation by Knoll at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Haworth Maari 5-Star Office ChairGeneration by Knoll

Price: $560 – $615$1,653 – $1,886
Seat height: 16–21 in16.5–21.75 in (Thin Seat Foam); 17.25–22.5 in (Ultra Seat Foam)
Seat depth: 16.75 in15.75–18.75 in with arms, 15.75–18.25 in armless (Ultra); 15–18 in with arms, 15–17.5 in armless (Thin)
Load capacity: 325 lb300 lb (136.1 kg)
Warranty: 12 years12-year warranty (terms and conditions apply)

Which is cheaper, the Haworth Maari 5-Star Office Chair or the Generation by Knoll?

The Haworth Maari 5-Star Office Chair is cheaper to start: $560 versus $1,653 for the Generation by Knoll at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

Which has a higher weight capacity?

The Haworth Maari 5-Star Office Chair, rated for 325 lb versus 300 lb for the Generation by Knoll.