Herman Miller Lino vs Knoll Life Chair

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

Knoll Life Chair

From $1,947

$1,202

lower starting price for Herman Miller Lino than Knoll Life Chair at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Herman Miller LinoKnoll Life Chair

Price: $745 – $1,165From $1,947
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 (42-55 cm); 17" – 22.25"; 17.25–22.5 in (44-57 cm); 15.5" – 19.25"
Seat depth: 15.75 in (40.0 cm); 15.13–17.88 in (38.4–45.4 cm)15–19 in (38-48 cm)
Recline: Semi-synchronous with tilt limiter; Synchronous with tilt limiter; Synchronous with tilt limiter and seat angleAngle Between Seat and Back 95° - 119°; Tilt Range of Back 24°
Arms: No Arms; Fixed Arms; Height-Adjustable Arms; Fully Adjustable ArmsArms available in fixed height, height-adjustable or high performance; high performance arms adjust 2.5" in armpad width (1.25" per side) and 3" armpad fore/aft movement; Arm Height from Floor 23.25" - 32.75" (height adjustable / high performance); 26.24" – 31.25" (fixed arm)
Lumbar support: Lumbar Support: Standard; Passive Sacral Support: Standard; Adjustable Sacral Lumbar Support with PostureFit: OptionalLumbar Support (Fixed) 7.5"; optional height adjustable lumbar (Exceeds 5.5" - 9.8"), 11.5" x 5.5"
Warranty: 12-year, 3-shiftStructural components: 12 Years; Upholstery, textiles, leathers, finishes: 3 Years

From 31 Herman Miller Lino and 4 Knoll Life Chair user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Herman Miller Lino or the Knoll Life Chair?

The Herman Miller Lino is cheaper to start: $745 versus $1,947 for the Knoll Life Chair at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Herman Miller Lino, and design for the Knoll Life Chair, based on review summaries.