Generation by Knoll vs Steelcase Series 2

Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.

Generation by Knoll

Knoll

Generation by Knoll

$1,653 – $1,886

VS
Steelcase Series 2

Steelcase

Steelcase Series 2

$749 – $1,171

$904

lower starting price for Steelcase Series 2 than Generation by Knoll at the brand stores

Generation by KnollSteelcase Series 2
Price
$1,653 – $1,886$749 – $1,171
Seat height
16.5–21.75 in (Thin Seat Foam); 17.25–22.5 in (Ultra Seat Foam)16.5–21.5 in (41.9-54.6 cm); 14.75–18 in (37.5-45.7 cm); 17.25–22 in (43.8-55.9 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)14"D to 17.75"D (functional seat depth)
Recline
Seat-to-back angle 96°–111°; back tilt range 15°; synchronized recline ratio seat:back 1°:4.4°Angle between seat and back 99.5° to 119°
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 from seat 7.5"H to 11.5"H: Adjustable
Lumbar support
Fixed lumbar 9.25 in; optional adjustable lumbar 8.125–11.375 inLumbar height from seat 8.5"H to 9.75"H

What users mention

From 2 Generation by Knoll and 4 Steelcase Series 2 user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

  • Comfort

    Generation by Knoll6 mentions
    Steelcase Series 28 mentions
  • Design

    Generation by Knoll5 mentions
    Steelcase Series 27 mentions
  • Price and value

    Generation by Knoll2 mentions
    Steelcase Series 28 mentions
  • Adjustability

    Generation by Knoll2 mentions
    Steelcase Series 26 mentions
  • Seat

    Generation by Knoll3 mentions
    Steelcase Series 24 mentions
  • Build quality

    Generation by Knoll1 mention
    Steelcase Series 26 mentions

Questions

Which is cheaper, the Generation by Knoll or the Steelcase Series 2?

The Steelcase Series 2 is cheaper to start: $749 versus $1,653 for the Generation by Knoll at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Generation by Knoll, and comfort for the Steelcase Series 2, based on review summaries.

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