Knoll Life Chair vs Humanscale Liberty

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

Humanscale

Humanscale Liberty

$1,613 – $2,326

$334

lower starting price for Humanscale Liberty than Knoll Life Chair at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Knoll Life ChairHumanscale Liberty

Price: From $1,947$1,613 – $2,326
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"16.6–20.9 in (42.2–53.1 cm)
Seat depth: 15–19 in (38-48 cm)16.5–18.75 in (41.9–47.6 cm)
Recline: Angle Between Seat and Back 95° - 119°; Tilt Range of Back 24°Self-Adjusting Recline: no tension springs, no recline locks
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)Options: Fixed Duron Arms, Adjustable Duron Arms, Advanced Duron Arms, Armless, Fixed Duron Gel Arms
Lumbar support: Lumbar Support (Fixed) 7.5"; optional height adjustable lumbar (Exceeds 5.5" - 9.8"), 11.5" x 5.5"Self-adjusting lumbar support; no external lumbar devices
Warranty: Structural components: 12 Years; Upholstery, textiles, leathers, finishes: 3 Years15 Years; Fabric/Cushions/Arm Pads/Casters: 5 Years

From 4 Knoll Life Chair and 7 Humanscale Liberty user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Knoll Life Chair or the Humanscale Liberty?

The Humanscale Liberty is cheaper to start: $1,613 versus $1,947 for the Knoll Life Chair at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Design for the Knoll Life Chair, and comfort for the Humanscale Liberty, based on review summaries.