Knoll Life Chair vs Arper Kinesit

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

Knoll

Knoll Life Chair

From $1,947

Arper

Arper Kinesit

$1,655 – $2,862

$292

lower starting price for Arper Kinesit than Knoll Life Chair at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Knoll Life ChairArper Kinesit

Price: From $1,947$1,655 – $2,862
Seat height: 16.5–21.75 in (42-55 cm); 17" – 22.25"; 17.25–22.5 in (44-57 cm); 15.5" – 19.25"16.5–21.25 in
Recline: Angle Between Seat and Back 95° - 119°; Tilt Range of Back 24°3-position backrest recline
Arms: Arms available in fixed height, height-adjustable or high performance; high performance arms adjust 2.5" in armpad width (1.25" per side) and 3" armpad fore/aft movement; Arm Height from Floor 23.25" - 32.75" (height adjustable / high performance); 26.24" – 31.25" (fixed arm)fixed or adjustable nylon armrests on request
Lumbar support: Lumbar Support (Fixed) 7.5"; optional height adjustable lumbar (Exceeds 5.5" - 9.8"), 11.5" x 5.5"adjustable lumbar support, up to 2 3/8"

Which is cheaper, the Knoll Life Chair or the Arper Kinesit?

The Arper Kinesit is cheaper to start: $1,655 versus $1,947 for the Knoll Life Chair at the brand stores (Sep 2026).