Wilkhahn ON vs Generation by Knoll
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 ON 170 digital brochure (ENG), Wilkhahn ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Generation by Knoll Dimensions, Features and Operating Instructions (PDF, generation_dimensions.pdf, knoll.com) ↗Checked Sep 28, 2026
- Wilkhahn Guarantee Policy (Jan 1, 2024) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Generation Chair by Knoll® | Knoll (official Knoll store; knoll.com/product/generation-by-knoll redirects here) ↗Checked Sep 28, 2026
- Wilkhahn US (dealer network) (price) ↗Checked Sep 25, 2026
Wilkhahn ONGeneration by Knoll
- Price
- Price on request$1,653 – $1,886
- Seat height
- 400 mm – 520 mm (15.7–20.5 in)16.5–21.75 in (Thin Seat Foam); 17.25–22.5 in (Ultra Seat Foam)
- Seat depth
- 400–450 mm (15.7–17.7 in)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)
- Load capacity
- 45 to 120 kg (counter-pressure adjustment range); 24-hour models designed for people weighing up to 120 kg (99–265 lb)300 lb (136.1 kg)
- Arms
- 3D armrestsArm 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°
- Warranty
- 5 years (star bases, swivel arms, seat and backrest frames/shells, mechanisms); 2 years (gas lifts, casters, armrests functionality, seat depth adjustment, upholstery)12-year warranty (terms and conditions apply)
Questions
What do owners mention most?
Adjustability for the Wilkhahn ON, and comfort for the Generation by Knoll, based on review summaries.
