Steelcase Karman vs Herman Miller Lino

Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.

Steelcase

Steelcase Karman

$1,199 – $1,543

Herman Miller

Herman Miller Lino

$745 – $1,165

$454

lower starting price for Herman Miller Lino than Steelcase Karman at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Steelcase KarmanHerman Miller Lino

Price: $1,199 – $1,543$745 – $1,165
Seat height: 15.625–20 in (39.7–50.8 cm)16.75–20.75 in (42.5–52.7 cm); 14.75–18 in (37.5–45.7 cm)
Seat depth: Fixed seat depth (no number given)15.75 in (40.0 cm); 15.13–17.88 in (38.4–45.4 cm)
Load capacity: 350 lb (158.8 kg)350 lb/159 kg
Recline: Comfort dial supports four recline positionsSemi-synchronous with tilt limiter; Synchronous with tilt limiter; Synchronous with tilt limiter and seat angle
Arms: 4D arms or armless; 4D ARM: raise up and down, pivot in and out, shift in all directionsNo Arms; Fixed Arms; Height-Adjustable Arms; Fully Adjustable Arms
Lumbar support: Optional lumbar supportLumbar Support: Standard; Passive Sacral Support: Standard; Adjustable Sacral Lumbar Support with PostureFit: Optional
Warranty: Steelcase Limited Lifetime Warranty12-year, 3-shift

From 7 Steelcase Karman and 31 Herman Miller Lino user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Karman or the Herman Miller Lino?

The Herman Miller Lino is cheaper to start: $745 versus $1,199 for the Steelcase Karman at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Steelcase Karman, and comfort for the Herman Miller Lino, based on review summaries.