Generation by Knoll vs Allsteel Mimeo
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
$323
lower starting price for Generation by Knoll than Allsteel Mimeo at the brand stores
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Generation by Knoll Dimensions, Features and Operating Instructions (PDF, generation_dimensions.pdf, knoll.com) ↗Checked Sep 28, 2026
- Allsteel Mimeo Task Chair & Task Stool Statement of Line (Form A8469.A1) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Allsteel Mimeo brochure (2026) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Generation Chair by Knoll® | Knoll (official Knoll store; knoll.com/product/generation-by-knoll redirects here) ↗Checked Sep 28, 2026
- Allsteel Limited Lifetime Warranty (Form A7518.H1) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Allsteel Seating & Tables Price and Specification Guide 2026 (US list prices) (price) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
Generation by KnollAllsteel Mimeo
- Price
- $1,653 – $1,886$1,976 – $3,560
- Seat height
- 16.5–21.75 in (Thin Seat Foam); 17.25–22.5 in (Ultra Seat Foam)16–21 in (40.6-53.3 cm); 22–32 in (55.9-81.3 cm)
- Seat depth
- 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)15¼"–18¼"D
- Recline
- Seat-to-back angle 96°–111°; back tilt range 15°; synchronized recline ratio seat:back 1°:4.4°Weight-Activated Recline
- Arms
- 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°Adjustable Arms 6⅞"–11½"H x 13¼"–21⅝"W x 11⅛"D; Fixed Arms 9⅞"H x 20⅜"W x 11⅛"D
- Lumbar support
- Fixed lumbar 9.25 in; optional adjustable lumbar 8.125–11.375 inIntelliBack Technology: back design automatically adjusts to your movements, providing customized lumbar support
- Warranty
- 12-year warranty (terms and conditions apply)Limited Lifetime Warranty; 12 years on seating controls, pneumatic cylinders, glides, casters, arm caps, foam; 5 years on mesh on Mimeo
Questions
Which is cheaper, the Generation by Knoll or the Allsteel Mimeo?
The Generation by Knoll is cheaper to start: $1,653 versus $1,976 for the Allsteel Mimeo at the brand stores (Oct 2026).
What do owners mention most?
Comfort for the Generation by Knoll, and comfort for the Allsteel Mimeo, based on review summaries.

