Kokuyo Entry vs Knoll Life Chair
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
- Life Ergonomic Dimensions (Knoll, MillerKnoll library PDF linked from millerknoll.com Life Chair page) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- KOKUYO chair series function comparison table (KOKUYO Workstyle Shop) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- KOKUYO quality warranty for office furniture ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Life Work Chair Product Detail (Knoll cut sheet, 2020) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- KOKUYO Workstyle Shop (Japan) (price) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Knoll Office Seating Price List (April 2026) (price) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
Kokuyo EntryKnoll Life Chair
- Price
- ¥29,700From $1,947
- Seat height
- 435–530 mm (17.1–20.9 in); 415–510 mm (16.3–20.1 in)16.5–21.75 in (42-55 cm); 17" – 22.25"; 17.25–22.5 in (44-57 cm); 15.5" – 19.25"
- Seat depth
- 430–470 mm (16.9–18.5 in)15–19 in (38-48 cm)
- Recline
- Synchro rocking; rocking lock; tension adjustmentAngle Between Seat and Back 95° - 119°; Tilt Range of Back 24°
- Arms
- Adjustable arms: armrest height adjusts in 9 steps over 90 mmArms available in fixed height, height-adjustable or high performance; high performance arms adjust 2.5" in armpad width (1.25" per side) and 3" armpad fore/aft movement; Arm Height from Floor 23.25" - 32.75" (height adjustable / high performance); 26.24" – 31.25" (fixed arm)
- Headrest
- Adjustable arms, with headrest (CRB-9000)Optional headrest measures 9"W x 6" - 9"H
- Lumbar support
- Lumbar support: height adjustment; firmness in 3 stepsLumbar Support (Fixed) 7.5"; optional height adjustable lumbar (Exceeds 5.5" - 9.8"), 11.5" x 5.5"
- Warranty
- Structure 3 years from delivery; mechanisms and moving parts 2 years; exterior and surface finish 1 yearStructural components: 12 Years; Upholstery, textiles, leathers, finishes: 3 Years
Questions
Which has a headrest?
Both: the Kokuyo Entry as standard and the Knoll Life Chair as an option.
What do owners mention most?
Comfort for the Kokuyo Entry, and design for the Knoll Life Chair, based on review summaries.



