Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Chair vs Knoll Saarinen Executive Chair
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
Herman Miller
Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Chair
$4,305 – $5,800
Knoll
Knoll Saarinen Executive Chair
$2,169 – $5,623
7 years
longer warranty on Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Chair than Knoll Saarinen Executive Chair (official terms)
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Eames Soft Pad Chair, Executive Height - Herman Miller Store CA ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Saarinen Executive Office Armchair | Knoll ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Eames Soft Pad Executive Chair product sheet (Herman Miller PDF) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- US Herman Miller Store (price) ↗Checked Oct 11, 2026
- Knoll US Store (price) ↗Checked Oct 11, 2026
- Price
- $4,305 – $5,800$2,169 – $5,623
- Seat height
- 19.5–24.75 in (49.5–62.9 cm)18.5–21 in (47–53.3 cm)
- Load capacity
- 300 lb (136.1 kg)250 lb (113 kg)
- Warranty
- 12 years5-year warranty
Questions
Which is cheaper, the Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Chair or the Knoll Saarinen Executive Chair?
The Knoll Saarinen Executive Chair is cheaper to start: $2,169 versus $4,305 for the Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Chair at the brand stores (Oct 2026).
Which has a higher weight capacity?
The Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Chair, rated for 300 lb versus 250 lb for the Knoll Saarinen Executive Chair.
What do owners mention most?
Comfort for the Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Executive Chair, and design for the Knoll Saarinen Executive Chair, based on review summaries.
