Steelcase Series 2 vs Knoll Life Chair

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Steelcase

Steelcase Series 2

$749 – $1,171

Knoll

Knoll Life Chair

From $1,947

$1,198

lower starting price for Steelcase Series 2 than Knoll Life Chair at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Steelcase Series 2Knoll Life Chair

Price: $749 – $1,171From $1,947
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 (42-55 cm); 17" – 22.25"; 17.25–22.5 in (44-57 cm); 15.5" – 19.25"
Seat depth: 14"D to 17.75"D (functional seat depth)15–19 in (38-48 cm)
Recline: Angle between seat and back 99.5° to 119°Angle Between Seat and Back 95° - 119°; Tilt Range of Back 24°
Arms: Arm height from seat 7.5"H to 11.5"H: AdjustableArms 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)
Lumbar support: Lumbar height from seat 8.5"H to 9.75"HLumbar Support (Fixed) 7.5"; optional height adjustable lumbar (Exceeds 5.5" - 9.8"), 11.5" x 5.5"