Generation by Knoll vs Vitra ID Chair Concept

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

Knoll

Generation by Knoll

$1,653 – $1,886

Vitra

Vitra ID Chair Concept

7 years

longer warranty on Generation by Knoll than Vitra ID Chair Concept (official terms)

Differences at a glance

Generation by KnollVitra ID Chair Concept

Seat height: 16.5–21.75 in (Thin Seat Foam); 17.25–22.5 in (Ultra Seat Foam)400–520 mm
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)400–450 mm
Recline: Seat-to-back angle 96°–111°; back tilt range 15°; synchronized recline ratio seat:back 1°:4.4°FlowMotion mechanism, lockable in upright sitting position; individual adjustment of backrest resistance and forward tilt; optional AutoMotion mechanism with automatic weight adjustment
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°2D armrests with adjustable height and width or 3D armrests with adjustable height, width and depth and 360° swivel function; optional ring armrests
Lumbar support: Fixed lumbar 9.25 in; optional adjustable lumbar 8.125–11.375 inWith height-adjustable lumbar support
Warranty: 12-year warranty (terms and conditions apply)5 years

From 2 Generation by Knoll and 1 Vitra ID Chair Concept user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Generation by Knoll, and design for the Vitra ID Chair Concept, based on review summaries.