Generation by Knoll vs Vitra ID Soft

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 Soft

From $995

7 years

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

Differences at a glance

Generation by KnollVitra ID Soft

Price: $1,653 – $1,886From $995
Seat height: 16.5–21.75 in (Thin Seat Foam); 17.25–22.5 in (Ultra Seat Foam)400–520 mm (15¾″–20½″), measured with 64 kg load; 450 mm (17¾″) fixed seat height
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; 380 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, optional synchronised forward tilt; or optional AutoMotion mechanism with automatic weight adjustment and two backrest tension settings (hard or soft). No recline angle published.
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 (height, width) or 3D armrests (height, width, depth, 360° swivel); ring armrests for conference use; also without armrests. Armrest height above seat 195–295 mm (7¾″–11½″)
Warranty: 12-year warranty (terms and conditions apply)5 years (Vitra Inc. Limited Warranty, sales via the Vitra online shop)

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

Which is cheaper, the Generation by Knoll or the Vitra ID Soft?

The Vitra ID Soft is cheaper to start: $995 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 price and value for the Vitra ID Soft, based on review summaries.