Generation by Knoll vs Herman Miller Asari Mid Back
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
50 lb
higher rated load for Herman Miller Asari Mid Back than Generation by Knoll (official specs)
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Generation by Knoll Dimensions, Features and Operating Instructions (PDF, generation_dimensions.pdf, knoll.com) ↗Checked Sep 28, 2026
- Asari Chair by Herman Miller, Mid Back - Herman Miller Store ↗Checked Oct 17, 2026
- Generation Chair by Knoll® | Knoll (official Knoll store; knoll.com/product/generation-by-knoll redirects here) ↗Checked Sep 28, 2026
Generation by KnollHerman Miller Asari Mid Back
- Price
- $1,653 – $1,886$1,555
- Seat height
- 16.5–21.75 in (Thin Seat Foam); 17.25–22.5 in (Ultra Seat Foam)13–21.25 in
- 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)16.75 in
- Load capacity
- 300 lb (136.1 kg)350 lb
- Warranty
- 12-year warranty (terms and conditions apply)12 years
Questions
Which is cheaper, the Generation by Knoll or the Herman Miller Asari Mid Back?
The Herman Miller Asari Mid Back is cheaper to start: $1,555 versus $1,653 for the Generation by Knoll at the brand stores (Oct 2026).
Which has a higher weight capacity?
The Herman Miller Asari Mid Back, rated for 350 lb versus 300 lb for the Generation by Knoll.
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