Herman Miller Embody vs Generation by Knoll

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

Herman Miller

Herman Miller Embody

$2,230 – $2,705

Knoll

Generation by Knoll

$1,653 – $1,886

$577

lower starting price for Generation by Knoll than Herman Miller Embody at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Herman Miller EmbodyGeneration by Knoll

Price: $2,230 – $2,705$1,653 – $1,886
Seat height: 16–20.5 in (standard); 15–19 in (low); 17–22 in (extended)16.5–21.75 in (Thin Seat Foam); 17.25–22.5 in (Ultra Seat Foam)
Seat depth: 15–18 in (38.1–45.7 cm)15.75–18.75 in with arms, 15.75–18.25 in armless (Ultra); 15–18 in with arms, 15–17.5 in armless (Thin)
Load capacity: 300 lb (136 kg)300 lb (136.1 kg)
Recline: Tilt + Kicker (extended recline for stretching); Tilt Limiter; tilt tension knobSeat-to-back angle 96°–111°; back tilt range 15°; synchronized recline ratio seat:back 1°:4.4°
Arms: Fully Adjustable Arms (height and width)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: No separate lumbar pad: PostureFit Sacral Support and Lumbar Support standard; Backfit adjustmentFixed lumbar 9.25 in; optional adjustable lumbar 8.125–11.375 in
Warranty: 12-year, 3-shift12-year warranty (terms and conditions apply)

From 170 Herman Miller Embody and 2 Generation by Knoll user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Herman Miller Embody or the Generation by Knoll?

The Generation by Knoll is cheaper to start: $1,653 versus $2,230 for the Herman Miller Embody at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Price and value for the Herman Miller Embody, and comfort for the Generation by Knoll, based on review summaries.