Supports unconventional postures
The flexible top, side-to-side back and perimeter seat flex accommodate perching and turning better than rigid shells.
Knoll
Generation Chair
A 300-pound-rated dynamic chair with figure-eight elastomer Flex Back, 270-degree Flex Seat edge, three-inch depth adjustment and 12-year warranty.
- Score
- 8.1/10
- Est. life
- 14 yrs
- Cover
- 12 yrs
Last-known catalog price
$1687.00
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Product Overview
Generation by Knoll is designed around multidirectional movement rather than a single prescribed posture. The frameless figure-eight elastomer back flexes side to side, provides continuous shoulder and lumbar support and includes a Flex Top that bends rearward for informal positions. The molded-foam...
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Specifications
- OverviewBrand
- Knoll
- OverviewProduct category
- ergonomic-office-chairs
- OverviewExpected lifespan
- 14 years · We Buy It For Life editorial estimate
- Materials & BuildMaterial
- Elastomer back, molded urethane seat, steel cylinder, aluminum or plastic base
- Dimensions & WeightWeight
- 16.78 kg · Plastic base; 39 lb aluminum base
Why We Love It
The features that make this product stand out from the competition.
Few hard edges
Frameless elastomer and a 270-degree flexible seat perimeter reduce rigid contact points around the body.
Long-term commercial support
US manufacturing and 12-year coverage complement a design intended for multi-posture work.
Detailed Quality Score Breakdown
Core Performance
Primary Performance
9.0
Official documentation records the Flex Back, 270-degree Flex Seat edge, three-inch depth adjustment and 300-pound...
Feature Richness
8.1
AI-assisted preliminary estimate pending editor review and durable-source evidence.
Build Quality
8.5
Knoll specifies elastomer back, molded urethane seat, steel cylinder and aluminum or reinforced-plastic structure.
Reliability Score
8.4
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Longevity
Durability Rating
8.6
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Wear Resistance
7.9
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Component Replaceability
7.7
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Design Timelessness
8.5
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Serviceability
Repairability
7.4
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Spare Parts Availability
7.5
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Warranty Coverage
8.5
Knoll lists a 12-year warranty for the direct-store Generation chair.
Service Network
7.6
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Value
Total Cost of Ownership
7.7
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Resale Value Retention
7.3
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User Satisfaction
8.6
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How does the Generation Chair’s Flex Back support different sitting positions?
The Flex Back combines a high-performance elastomer net with a figure-eight structure. Knoll says this design supports many postures, permits multidimensional side-to-side movement, and provides localized support for the shoulders and lumbar region.
Does the seat have depth adjustment, and how does it flex?
The frameless Flex Seat provides 270 degrees of seat-edge flex without a hard frame or obtrusive perimeter levers. It also provides 3 inches of seat-depth adjustment.
What is Dynamic Suspension on the Generation Chair?
Dynamic Suspension uses the same high-performance elastomer as the Flex Back Net in a simple, non-mechanical suspension. Knoll describes it as weight-compensated and smooth, supporting side-to-side movement without metal links or springs.
What is the Flex Top designed to do?
The Flex Top lets the upper edge of the back fold over to serve as a comfortable armrest for side sitting and other informal postures. Knoll presents it as a feature that extends the chair’s range of movement rather than as a conventional fixed backrest.
What warranty does the Generation by Knoll carry?
Knoll’s product page lists a 12-year warranty. The current MillerKnoll U.S. and Canada warranty says covered Knoll products receive 12 years including parts and labor to repair, subject to its terms; office-seating upholstery, textiles, leather, finishes, and upholstered armpads have shorter listed exceptions, and coverage is non-transferable to the original end-user purchaser.
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