Knoll Saarinen Executive Chair vs Interstuhl Pure Active

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

Knoll

Knoll Saarinen Executive Chair

$2,169 – $5,623

Interstuhl

Interstuhl Pure Active

€755 – €799

≈ $860 – $910

5 years

longer warranty on Interstuhl Pure Active than Knoll Saarinen Executive Chair (official terms)

Differences at a glance

Knoll Saarinen Executive ChairInterstuhl Pure Active

Price: $2,169 – $5,623€755 – €799
Seat height: 18.5–21 in (47–53.3 cm)430–535 mm (16.9–21.1 in); low: 385 - 445 mm (15.2–17.5 in); high: 450 - 580 mm (17.7–22.8 in)
Load capacity: 250 lb (113 kg)120 kg (265 lb)
Recline: 360 degree swivel, tilt and pneumatic seat height adjustmentSmart Spring technology: material flexibility in the upper backrest of up to 22 degrees to each side; lateral range of movement of up to 26 degrees on the seat; forward movements of up to 12 degrees
Arms: Arm height 23¾–26½"T-armrests, rigid; 4D T-armrests, adjustable height/width/depth, rotatable (options)
Warranty: 5-year warranty10-year warranty

What do owners mention most?

Design for the Knoll Saarinen Executive Chair, and adjustability for the Interstuhl Pure Active, based on review summaries.