Generation by Knoll vs Kokuyo Ing
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
- KOKUYO ing instruction manual (8. Specifications) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- KOKUYO Workstyle Shop – ing, cushion type, lateral type, adjustable arms ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Generation Chair by Knoll® | Knoll (official Knoll store; knoll.com/product/generation-by-knoll redirects here) ↗Checked Sep 28, 2026
- KOKUYO quality warranty for office furniture ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- KOKUYO Workstyle Shop (Japan) (price) ↗Checked Sep 25, 2026
Generation by KnollKokuyo Ing
- Price
- $1,653 – $1,886¥119,790 – ¥183,150
- Seat height
- 16.5–21.75 in (Thin Seat Foam); 17.25–22.5 in (Ultra Seat Foam)425–515 mm (16.7–20.3 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)455 mm (17.9 in)
- Recline
- Seat-to-back angle 96°–111°; back tilt range 15°; synchronized recline ratio seat:back 1°:4.4°Gliding mechanism (back and seat move 360° front-back and side to side); front free tilt
- 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°Arm height adjusts in 11 steps with a button; armrest rotates 60° inward (2 steps)
- Warranty
- 12-year warranty (terms and conditions apply)Structure 10 years (purchases from Jan 1, 2023); mechanisms and moving parts 2 years; exterior and surface finish 1 year
What users mention
From 2 Generation by Knoll and 8 Kokuyo Ing user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.
Comfort
Generation by Knoll6 mentionsKokuyo Ing7 mentionsSeat
Generation by Knoll3 mentionsKokuyo Ing7 mentionsDesign
Generation by Knoll5 mentionsKokuyo Ing3 mentionsPrice and value
Generation by Knoll2 mentionsKokuyo Ing4 mentionsRecline and tilt
Generation by Knoll1 mentionKokuyo Ing4 mentionsAdjustability
Generation by Knoll2 mentionsKokuyo Ing2 mentions
Questions
What do owners mention most?
Comfort for the Generation by Knoll, and comfort for the Kokuyo Ing, based on review summaries.
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