Knoll Saarinen Executive Chair vs Herman Miller Setu

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

Knoll Saarinen Executive Chair

Knoll

Knoll Saarinen Executive Chair

$2,169 – $5,623

VS
Herman Miller Setu

Herman Miller

Herman Miller Setu

$945 – $1,370

7 years

longer warranty on Herman Miller Setu than Knoll Saarinen Executive Chair (official terms)

Differences at a glance

Knoll Saarinen Executive ChairHerman Miller Setu
Price
$2,169 – $5,623$945 – $1,370
Seat height
18.5–21 in (47–53.3 cm)15.5–20 in
Load capacity
250 lb (113 kg)300 lb
Arms
Arm height 23¾–26½"ribbon arms or armless
Warranty
5-year warranty12 years

Questions

Which is cheaper, the Knoll Saarinen Executive Chair or the Herman Miller Setu?

The Herman Miller Setu is cheaper to start: $945 versus $2,169 for the Knoll Saarinen Executive Chair at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

Which has a higher weight capacity?

The Herman Miller Setu, rated for 300 lb versus 250 lb for the Knoll Saarinen Executive Chair.

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