Generation by Knoll vs Kinnarps Capella
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Generation by Knoll Dimensions, Features and Operating Instructions (PDF, generation_dimensions.pdf, knoll.com) ↗Checked Sep 28, 2026
- Capella X product brochure (Kinnarps, EN) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
Generation by KnollKinnarps Capella
- Seat height
- 16.5–21.75 in (Thin Seat Foam); 17.25–22.5 in (Ultra Seat Foam)400–530 mm (15.7–20.9 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)380–470 mm (15.0–18.5 in)
- Load capacity
- 300 lb (136.1 kg)Tested for 130 kg (287 lb)
- Recline
- Seat-to-back angle 96°–111°; back tilt range 15°; synchronized recline ratio seat:back 1°:4.4°FreeMotion® or SyncMotion™ mechanism; adjustable tilting resistance
- 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°4D AX armrest (No 4: height, width, depth and angle) or 5D armrest (No 5: height, width, depth, angle and free individual distance)
- Lumbar support
- Fixed lumbar 9.25 in; optional adjustable lumbar 8.125–11.375 inAdjustable lumbar support (option): air cushion inflated or deflated with a button under the backrest
Questions
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Comfort for the Generation by Knoll, and comfort for the Kinnarps Capella, based on review summaries.
