Herman Miller Lino 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 Lino

$745 – $1,165

Knoll

Generation by Knoll

$1,653 – $1,886

$908

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

Differences at a glance

Herman Miller LinoGeneration by Knoll

Price: $745 – $1,165$1,653 – $1,886
Seat height: 16.75–20.75 in (42.5–52.7 cm); 14.75–18 in (37.5–45.7 cm)16.5–21.75 in (Thin Seat Foam); 17.25–22.5 in (Ultra Seat Foam)
Seat depth: 15.75 in (40.0 cm); 15.13–17.88 in (38.4–45.4 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: 350 lb/159 kg300 lb (136.1 kg)
Recline: Semi-synchronous with tilt limiter; Synchronous with tilt limiter; Synchronous with tilt limiter and seat angleSeat-to-back angle 96°–111°; back tilt range 15°; synchronized recline ratio seat:back 1°:4.4°
Arms: No Arms; Fixed Arms; Height-Adjustable Arms; Fully Adjustable ArmsArm 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: Lumbar Support: Standard; Passive Sacral Support: Standard; Adjustable Sacral Lumbar Support with PostureFit: OptionalFixed lumbar 9.25 in; optional adjustable lumbar 8.125–11.375 in
Warranty: 12-year, 3-shift12-year warranty (terms and conditions apply)

From 31 Herman Miller Lino and 2 Generation by Knoll user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

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

The Herman Miller Lino is cheaper to start: $745 versus $1,653 for the Generation by Knoll at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Herman Miller Lino, and comfort for the Generation by Knoll, based on review summaries.