Humanscale World One vs Knoll Life Chair

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

Humanscale

Humanscale World One

$705

Knoll

Knoll Life Chair

From $1,947

$1,242

lower starting price for Humanscale World One than Knoll Life Chair at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Humanscale World OneKnoll Life Chair

Price: $705From $1,947
Seat height: 15.6 in - 20.7 in / 397 mm - 527 mm; 16 in - 21 in / 425 mm - 545; 18.1 in - 25.6 in / 460 mm - 651 mm16.5–21.75 in (42-55 cm); 17" – 22.25"; 17.25–22.5 in (44-57 cm); 15.5" – 19.25"
Seat depth: 16.4 / 416 in; 17.9 / 454 in15–19 in (38-48 cm)
Recline: 17° Recline + 8° Backrest TiltAngle Between Seat and Back 95° - 119°; Tilt Range of Back 24°
Arms: Armrest Height 9.5 in Fixed / 7.2 in - 10.75 in Adjustable (241.3 mm / 183 mm - 273 mm); options Adjustable Duron Arms, Fixed Duron Arms, No 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: Tri-panel back with Form Sensing Mesh technology provides tailor-made lumbar support (no knobs or levers)Lumbar Support (Fixed) 7.5"; optional height adjustable lumbar (Exceeds 5.5" - 9.8"), 11.5" x 5.5"
Warranty: 12 Years, Component and Parts; 5 Years, Fabric/CushionsStructural components: 12 Years; Upholstery, textiles, leathers, finishes: 3 Years

From 5 Humanscale World One and 4 Knoll Life Chair user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Humanscale World One or the Knoll Life Chair?

The Humanscale World One is cheaper to start: $705 versus $1,947 for the Knoll Life Chair at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Breathability for the Humanscale World One, and design for the Knoll Life Chair, based on review summaries.