Vitra Eames Aluminium Group Chair vs Knoll Saarinen Executive Chair

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

Vitra

Vitra Eames Aluminium Group Chair

From CHF 2,570

≈ $3,090

Knoll

Knoll Saarinen Executive Chair

$2,169 – $5,623

25 years

longer warranty on Vitra Eames Aluminium Group Chair than Knoll Saarinen Executive Chair (official terms)

Differences at a glance

Vitra Eames Aluminium Group ChairKnoll Saarinen Executive Chair

Price: From CHF 2,570$2,169 – $5,623
Seat height: 385–505 mm; 392–508 mm18.5–21 in (47–53.3 cm)
Recline: Adjustable backward tilt, lockable in the forward position360 degree swivel, tilt and pneumatic seat height adjustment
Arms: Die-cast aluminium armrests, with a polished or chrome-plated finish or powder-coatedArm height 23¾–26½"
Warranty: 30-year warranty (registered; Eames Aluminium Group purchased from a certified dealer after 1 September 2003)5-year warranty

What do owners mention most?

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