Kokuyo Duora vs Generation by Knoll
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Duora2 cushion type, high back, adjustable arms - KOKUYO Workstyle Shop (official) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Generation by Knoll Dimensions, Features and Operating Instructions (PDF, generation_dimensions.pdf, knoll.com) ↗Checked Sep 28, 2026
- Quality warranty for office furniture | KOKUYO ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Generation Chair by Knoll® | Knoll (official Knoll store; knoll.com/product/generation-by-knoll redirects here) ↗Checked Sep 28, 2026
- KOKUYO Workstyle Shop (Japan) (price) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
Kokuyo DuoraGeneration by Knoll
- Price
- ¥83,710 – ¥127,930$1,653 – $1,886
- Seat height
- 420–510 mm (16.5–20.1 in)16.5–21.75 in (Thin Seat Foam); 17.25–22.5 in (Ultra Seat Foam)
- Seat depth
- 405–455 mm (15.9–17.9 in)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
- Auto-fit synchro rocking; rocking angle range adjustment (4 steps: 0, 6, 13, 20°); simple rocking tension adjustment (5 steps)Seat-to-back angle 96°–111°; back tilt range 15°; synchronized recline ratio seat:back 1°:4.4°
- Arms
- 2-way motion arms (height stroke 100 mm, depth stroke 65 mm, angle 30° inward)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
- Pelvic adjust support (3 steps); lumbar support is optionalFixed lumbar 9.25 in; optional adjustable lumbar 8.125–11.375 in
- Warranty
- Structure 10 years from delivery (purchases from Jan 2023; back frame, arm frame, base legs); mechanisms and moving parts 2 years; exterior and surface finish 1 year12-year warranty (terms and conditions apply)
Questions
What do owners mention most?
Back support for the Kokuyo Duora, and comfort for the Generation by Knoll, based on review summaries.