Kokuyo Entry 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
- KOKUYO ENTRY instruction manual (8. Specifications) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Generation by Knoll Dimensions, Features and Operating Instructions (PDF, generation_dimensions.pdf, knoll.com) ↗Checked Sep 28, 2026
- KOKUYO chair series function comparison table (KOKUYO Workstyle Shop) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- KOKUYO quality warranty for office furniture ↗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 EntryGeneration by Knoll
- Price
- ¥29,700$1,653 – $1,886
- Seat height
- 435–530 mm (17.1–20.9 in); 415–510 mm (16.3–20.1 in)16.5–21.75 in (Thin Seat Foam); 17.25–22.5 in (Ultra Seat Foam)
- Seat depth
- 430–470 mm (16.9–18.5 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
- Synchro rocking; rocking lock; tension adjustmentSeat-to-back angle 96°–111°; back tilt range 15°; synchronized recline ratio seat:back 1°:4.4°
- Arms
- Adjustable arms: armrest height adjusts in 9 steps over 90 mmArm 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: height adjustment; firmness in 3 stepsFixed lumbar 9.25 in; optional adjustable lumbar 8.125–11.375 in
- Warranty
- Structure 3 years from delivery; mechanisms and moving parts 2 years; exterior and surface finish 1 year12-year warranty (terms and conditions apply)
Questions
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Comfort for the Kokuyo Entry, and comfort for the Generation by Knoll, based on review summaries.



