Generation by Knoll vs Arper Kinesit
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
Nearly the same price
$1,653 vs $1,655 starting prices at the brand stores (Generation by Knoll vs Arper Kinesit)
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Generation by Knoll Dimensions, Features and Operating Instructions (PDF, generation_dimensions.pdf, knoll.com) ↗Checked Sep 28, 2026
- Kinesit swivel work chair on casters Medium | Arper US (Arper official) ↗Checked Oct 22, 2026
- US Knoll Store (price) ↗Checked Oct 11, 2026
- Hive Modern (authorized retailer) (price) ↗Checked Oct 22, 2026
Generation by KnollArper Kinesit
- Price
- $1,653 – $1,886$1,655 – $2,862
- Seat height
- 16.5–21.75 in (Thin Seat Foam); 17.25–22.5 in (Ultra Seat Foam)16.5–21.25 in
- Recline
- Seat-to-back angle 96°–111°; back tilt range 15°; synchronized recline ratio seat:back 1°:4.4°3-position backrest 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°fixed or adjustable nylon armrests on request
- Lumbar support
- Fixed lumbar 9.25 in; optional adjustable lumbar 8.125–11.375 inadjustable lumbar support, up to 2 3/8"
Questions
Which is cheaper, the Generation by Knoll or the Arper Kinesit?
The Generation by Knoll is cheaper to start: $1,653 versus $1,655 for the Arper Kinesit at the brand stores (Oct 2026).
