Generation by Knoll vs KI Kiaura
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
$347
lower starting price for Generation by Knoll than KI Kiaura 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
- Kiaura Collection Task Chair Cut Sheet, KI ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Kiaura Collection Task & Conference Seating Product Specifications (Aug 2026), 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
- KI (ki.com) official list price (price) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
Generation by KnollKI Kiaura
- Price
- $1,653 – $1,886From $2,000
- Seat height
- 16.5–21.75 in (Thin Seat Foam); 17.25–22.5 in (Ultra Seat Foam)17.375–20.75 in (44.1–52.7 cm); 15.75–17.75 in (40.0–45.1 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)17–19 in (43.2–48.3 cm)
- Recline
- Seat-to-back angle 96°–111°; back tilt range 15°; synchronized recline ratio seat:back 1°:4.4°Cognetic Technology: 9-degrees of total side-to-side motion and 15-degrees of front to back motion
- 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°Armless, fixed, height-adjustable, or 4D arms; adjustable arms 6.5–10.625" above seat
- Lumbar support
- Fixed lumbar 9.25 in; optional adjustable lumbar 8.125–11.375 inOptional lumbar support with 2.25" of vertical adjustment
- Warranty
- 12-year warranty (terms and conditions apply)Lifetime
Questions
Which is cheaper, the Generation by Knoll or the KI Kiaura?
The Generation by Knoll is cheaper to start: $1,653 versus $2,000 for the KI Kiaura at the brand stores (Oct 2026).
