Wilkhahn AT vs Knoll Life Chair
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Wilkhahn AT / AT Mesh digital brochure (EN) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Life Ergonomic Dimensions (Knoll, MillerKnoll library PDF linked from millerknoll.com Life Chair page) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Wilkhahn Guarantee Policy (publication date January 1, 2024) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Life Work Chair Product Detail (Knoll cut sheet, 2020) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Wilkhahn Online Shop (Germany) (price) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Knoll Office Seating Price List (April 2026) (price) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
Wilkhahn ATKnoll Life Chair
- Price
- From €831From $1,947
- Seat height
- 40–53 cm (15.7–20.9 in); 42–53 cm (16.5–20.9 in); 43–61 cm (16.9–24.0 in); 65–77 cm (25.6–30.3 in)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
- 43 cm (16.9 in); 39–45 cm (15.4–17.7 in)15–19 in (38-48 cm)
- Recline
- Seat tilt 12°, backrest up to 26°; optional 3D forward tilt up to 5°; sideways tilt up to 12°Angle Between Seat and Back 95° - 119°; Tilt Range of Back 24°
- Arms
- Optional armrests: 1D height-adjustable by 100 mm in ten positions; 3D adds 50 mm depth and 25 mm width; 4D also pivots 25°Arms 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
- Optional upholstered headrest, height-adjustable by 6 cm in 6 positions, depth adjustable up to 5 cm; adds 15 to 25 cm to total heightOptional headrest measures 9"W x 6" - 9"H
- Lumbar support
- Height-adjustable lumbar support, ten lockable positions, up to 60 mm; Optional lumbar support, height-adjustable by 6 cm in six positions, optional depth adjustment up to 1.5 cmLumbar Support (Fixed) 7.5"; optional height adjustable lumbar (Exceeds 5.5" - 9.8"), 11.5" x 5.5"
- Warranty
- 5 years (star bases, seat and backrest frames and shells, mechanisms); 2 years (gas lifts, casters, glides, armrest function, fabrics, upholstery)Structural components: 12 Years; Upholstery, textiles, leathers, finishes: 3 Years
Questions
Which has a headrest?
Both: the Wilkhahn AT as an option and the Knoll Life Chair as an option.
What do owners mention most?
Back support for the Wilkhahn AT, and design for the Knoll Life Chair, based on review summaries.
