KI Torsion Air vs Knoll Life Chair
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
$1,043
lower starting price for KI Torsion Air than Knoll Life Chair at the brand stores
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Torsion Air Seating Price List — Task Seating, KI ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Life Ergonomic Dimensions (Knoll, MillerKnoll library PDF linked from millerknoll.com Life Chair page) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Torsion Air Task Chair product page, KI ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Life Work Chair Product Detail (Knoll cut sheet, 2020) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Knoll Office Seating Price List (April 2026) (price) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
KI Torsion AirKnoll Life Chair
- Price
- $904 – $944From $1,947
- Seat height
- 18–23 in (45.7–58.4 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
- 18.5 in (47.0 cm)15–19 in (38-48 cm)
- Recline
- Torsion flex back; gradually increasing resistance over the full 12 degrees of back flexAngle Between Seat and Back 95° - 119°; Tilt Range of Back 24°
- Arms
- Arms or armlessArms 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)
- Warranty
- LifetimeStructural components: 12 Years; Upholstery, textiles, leathers, finishes: 3 Years
Questions
Which is cheaper, the KI Torsion Air or the Knoll Life Chair?
The KI Torsion Air is cheaper to start: $904 versus $1,947 for the Knoll Life Chair at the brand stores (Sep 2026).
