SIHOO M56C vs Knoll Life Chair
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
$1,762.01
lower starting price for SIHOO M56C than Knoll Life Chair at the brand stores
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Sihoo M56C Ergonomic Office Chair - Full Back Support with Cotton Seat Cushion – Official US Sihoo Store ↗Checked Oct 13, 2026
- Life Ergonomic Dimensions (Knoll, MillerKnoll library PDF linked from millerknoll.com Life Chair page) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Life Work Chair Product Detail (Knoll cut sheet, 2020) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Knoll Office Seating Price List (April 2026) (price) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
SIHOO M56CKnoll Life Chair
- Price
- $184.99From $1,947
- Seat depth
- 17.1 in (≈ 43.4 cm)15–19 in (38-48 cm)
- Recline
- Maximum tilt angle of 125° (reclining lock with 1 position)Angle Between Seat and Back 95° - 119°; Tilt Range of Back 24°
- Arms
- Armrests adjustable up and downArms 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
- Headrest moves up and down and tiltsOptional headrest measures 9"W x 6" - 9"H
- Lumbar support
- Ultra-wide dynamic lumbar support: a flexible elastic plate that moves with the backrest (no manual adjustment listed)Lumbar Support (Fixed) 7.5"; optional height adjustable lumbar (Exceeds 5.5" - 9.8"), 11.5" x 5.5"
- Warranty
- 3 yearsStructural components: 12 Years; Upholstery, textiles, leathers, finishes: 3 Years
Questions
Which is cheaper, the SIHOO M56C or the Knoll Life Chair?
The SIHOO M56C is cheaper to start: $184.99 versus $1,947 for the Knoll Life Chair at the brand stores (Oct 2026).
Which has a headrest?
Both: the SIHOO M56C as standard and the Knoll Life Chair as an option.
