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.
$904
lower starting price for Steelcase Series 2 than Generation by Knoll at the brand stores
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Generation by Knoll Dimensions, Features and Operating Instructions (PDF, generation_dimensions.pdf, knoll.com) ↗Checked Sep 28, 2026
- Understanding and Specifying Steelcase Series 2 (Seating Specification Guide, August 2020) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- US Knoll Store (price) ↗Checked Oct 11, 2026
- US Steelcase Store (price) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
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 mentionsSteelcase Series 28 mentionsDesign
Generation by Knoll5 mentionsSteelcase Series 27 mentionsPrice and value
Generation by Knoll2 mentionsSteelcase Series 28 mentionsAdjustability
Generation by Knoll2 mentionsSteelcase Series 26 mentionsSeat
Generation by Knoll3 mentionsSteelcase Series 24 mentionsBuild quality
Generation by Knoll1 mentionSteelcase 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.
Generation by Knoll: specs, reviews, where to buy →Steelcase Series 2: specs, reviews, where to buy →

