Herman Miller Cosm Mid Back vs Generation by Knoll
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
$377
lower starting price for Generation by Knoll than Herman Miller Cosm Mid Back at the brand stores
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Cosm Mid-Back Chair - Herman Miller Store ↗Checked Oct 17, 2026
- Generation by Knoll Dimensions, Features and Operating Instructions (PDF, generation_dimensions.pdf, knoll.com) ↗Checked Sep 28, 2026
- Generation Chair by Knoll® | Knoll (official Knoll store; knoll.com/product/generation-by-knoll redirects here) ↗Checked Sep 28, 2026
Herman Miller Cosm Mid BackGeneration by Knoll
- Price
- $2,030$1,653 – $1,886
- Seat height
- 14.875–21 in16.5–21.75 in (Thin Seat Foam); 17.25–22.5 in (Ultra Seat Foam)
- Seat depth
- 15.5 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
- 350 lb300 lb (136.1 kg)
- Warranty
- 12 years12-year warranty (terms and conditions apply)
Questions
Which is cheaper, the Herman Miller Cosm Mid Back or the Generation by Knoll?
The Generation by Knoll is cheaper to start: $1,653 versus $2,030 for the Herman Miller Cosm Mid Back at the brand stores (Oct 2026).
Which has a higher weight capacity?
The Herman Miller Cosm Mid Back, rated for 350 lb versus 300 lb for the Generation by Knoll.
Herman Miller Cosm Mid Back: specs, reviews, where to buy →Generation by Knoll: specs, reviews, where to buy →
