Generation by Knoll vs Herman Miller Lino

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

Knoll

Generation by Knoll

$1,653 – $1,886

Herman Miller

Herman Miller Lino

$745 – $1,165

$908

lower starting price for Herman Miller Lino than Generation by Knoll at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Generation by KnollHerman Miller Lino

Price: $1,653 – $1,886$745 – $1,165
Seat height: 16.5–21.75 in (Thin Seat Foam); 17.25–22.5 in (Ultra Seat Foam)16.75–20.75 in (42.5–52.7 cm); 14.75–18 in (37.5–45.7 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)15.75 in (40.0 cm); 15.13–17.88 in (38.4–45.4 cm)
Load capacity: 300 lb (136.1 kg)350 lb/159 kg
Recline: Seat-to-back angle 96°–111°; back tilt range 15°; synchronized recline ratio seat:back 1°:4.4°Semi-synchronous with tilt limiter; Synchronous with tilt limiter; Synchronous with tilt limiter and seat angle
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°No Arms; Fixed Arms; Height-Adjustable Arms; Fully Adjustable Arms
Lumbar support: Fixed lumbar 9.25 in; optional adjustable lumbar 8.125–11.375 inLumbar Support: Standard; Passive Sacral Support: Standard; Adjustable Sacral Lumbar Support with PostureFit: Optional
Warranty: 12-year warranty (terms and conditions apply)12-year, 3-shift

From 2 Generation by Knoll and 31 Herman Miller Lino user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Generation by Knoll or the Herman Miller Lino?

The Herman Miller Lino is cheaper to start: $745 versus $1,653 for the Generation by Knoll at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Generation by Knoll, and comfort for the Herman Miller Lino, based on review summaries.