Generation by Knoll vs Sedus Black Dot
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
- black dot - Sedus product page, Technical specifications black dot ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Generation Chair by Knoll® | Knoll (official Knoll store; knoll.com/product/generation-by-knoll redirects here) ↗Checked Sep 28, 2026
- Sedus Online Shop (Germany) (price) ↗Checked Oct 11, 2026
Generation by KnollSedus Black Dot
- Price
- $1,653 – $1,886€1,173.34
- Seat height
- 16.5–21.75 in (Thin Seat Foam); 17.25–22.5 in (Ultra Seat Foam)420–530 mm (16.5-20.9 in); 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)420 mm (16.5 in); 400–460 mm (15.7-18.1 in)
- Load capacity
- 300 lb (136.1 kg)130 kg (287 lb)
- Recline
- Seat-to-back angle 96°–111°; back tilt range 15°; synchronized recline ratio seat:back 1°:4.4°approx. 32
- 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°Height-adjustable plastic armrests, height adjustment 100 mm (200 - 300 mm); Optional 4D adjustable armrests, height adjustment 100 mm (200 - 300 mm)
- Lumbar support
- Fixed lumbar 9.25 in; optional adjustable lumbar 8.125–11.375 inIntegrated height-adjustable (80 mm)
- Warranty
- 12-year warranty (terms and conditions apply)5 years; 30 years for Sedo-lift mechanism
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