Knoll Life Chair vs Generation by Knoll

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

Knoll

Generation by Knoll

$1,653 – $1,886

$294

lower starting price for Generation by Knoll than Knoll Life Chair at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Knoll Life ChairGeneration by Knoll

Price: From $1,947$1,653 – $1,886
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"16.5–21.75 in (Thin Seat Foam); 17.25–22.5 in (Ultra Seat Foam)
Seat depth: 15–19 in (38-48 cm)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)
Recline: Angle Between Seat and Back 95° - 119°; Tilt Range of Back 24°Seat-to-back angle 96°–111°; back tilt range 15°; synchronized recline ratio seat:back 1°:4.4°
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)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°
Lumbar support: Lumbar Support (Fixed) 7.5"; optional height adjustable lumbar (Exceeds 5.5" - 9.8"), 11.5" x 5.5"Fixed lumbar 9.25 in; optional adjustable lumbar 8.125–11.375 in
Warranty: Structural components: 12 Years; Upholstery, textiles, leathers, finishes: 3 Years12-year warranty (terms and conditions apply)

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

Which is cheaper, the Knoll Life Chair or the Generation by Knoll?

The Generation by Knoll is cheaper to start: $1,653 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 Generation by Knoll, based on review summaries.