Steelcase Series 2 vs Generation by Knoll

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Steelcase

Steelcase Series 2

$749 – $1,171

Knoll

Generation by Knoll

$1,653 – $1,886

$904

lower starting price for Steelcase Series 2 than Generation by Knoll at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Steelcase Series 2Generation by Knoll

Price: $749 – $1,171$1,653 – $1,886
Seat height: 16.5–21.5 in (41.9-54.6 cm); 14.75–18 in (37.5-45.7 cm); 17.25–22 in (43.8-55.9 cm)16.5–21.75 in (Thin Seat Foam); 17.25–22.5 in (Ultra Seat Foam)
Seat depth: 14"D to 17.75"D (functional seat depth)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: Angle between seat and back 99.5° to 119°Seat-to-back angle 96°–111°; back tilt range 15°; synchronized recline ratio seat:back 1°:4.4°
Arms: Arm height from seat 7.5"H to 11.5"H: AdjustableArm 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 height from seat 8.5"H to 9.75"HFixed lumbar 9.25 in; optional adjustable lumbar 8.125–11.375 in