Knoll Saarinen Executive Chair vs Vitra Eames Aluminium Group Chair

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

Vitra

Vitra Eames Aluminium Group Chair

From CHF 2,570

≈ $3,090

25 years

longer warranty on Vitra Eames Aluminium Group Chair than Knoll Saarinen Executive Chair (official terms)

Differences at a glance

Knoll Saarinen Executive ChairVitra Eames Aluminium Group Chair

Price: $2,169 – $5,623From CHF 2,570
Seat height: 18.5–21 in (47–53.3 cm)385–505 mm; 392–508 mm
Recline: 360 degree swivel, tilt and pneumatic seat height adjustmentAdjustable backward tilt, lockable in the forward position
Arms: Arm height 23¾–26½"Die-cast aluminium armrests, with a polished or chrome-plated finish or powder-coated
Warranty: 5-year warranty30-year warranty (registered; Eames Aluminium Group purchased from a certified dealer after 1 September 2003)

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