Generation by Knoll vs KI Impress
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
$688
lower starting price for KI Impress than Generation by Knoll 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
- Impress Seating Price List (effective Sept 2, 2026), KI ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Impress Task Chair product page, KI ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Generation Chair by Knoll® | Knoll (official Knoll store; knoll.com/product/generation-by-knoll redirects here) ↗Checked Sep 28, 2026
Generation by KnollKI Impress
- Price
- $1,653 – $1,886$965 – $1,197
- Seat height
- 16.5–21.75 in (Thin Seat Foam); 17.25–22.5 in (Ultra Seat Foam)17.75–22.25 in (45.1–56.5 cm); 16.75–19.5 in (42.5–49.5 cm); 20.5–26.75 in (52.1–67.9 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)18 in (45.7 cm)
- Recline
- Seat-to-back angle 96°–111°; back tilt range 15°; synchronized recline ratio seat:back 1°:4.4°Free-floating back; chair back angle approximate range of 24 degrees
- 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°Available with 4D arm, adjustable T-arm, or fixed loop arm
- Warranty
- 12-year warranty (terms and conditions apply)Lifetime
Questions
Which is cheaper, the Generation by Knoll or the KI Impress?
The KI Impress is cheaper to start: $965 versus $1,653 for the Generation by Knoll at the brand stores (Oct 2026).
