Generation by Knoll vs Orangebox Do
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
- Do better - Orangebox ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Do better - Brochure (Orangebox, PDF) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- US Knoll Store (price) ↗Checked Oct 11, 2026
Generation by KnollOrangebox Do
- Price
- $1,653 – $1,886Ask for a quote
- Seat height
- 16.5–21.75 in (Thin Seat Foam); 17.25–22.5 in (Ultra Seat Foam)445–575 mm (17.5-22.6 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)405 mm (15.9 in)
- Load capacity
- 300 lb (136.1 kg)50kg to 150kg (110-331 lb)
- Recline
- Seat-to-back angle 96°–111°; back tilt range 15°; synchronized recline ratio seat:back 1°:4.4°Synchronous and weight balancing action with up to 20 deg of recline. Non locking; optional mechanism with travel limiter
- 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°Adjustable Arms as standard (HBA, HBHA, HBCA); soft touch armpad with 100mm of height adjustment (3.9 in height travel)
- Lumbar support
- Fixed lumbar 9.25 in; optional adjustable lumbar 8.125–11.375 inBlack, flexible TPU pad with 100mm of height adjustment (3.9 in)
Questions
What do owners mention most?
Comfort for the Generation by Knoll, and adjustability for the Orangebox Do, based on review summaries.




