Knoll Generation Chair Renewed by Chairorama

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The Knoll Generation Chair is an innovative office chair created by Chairorama. The first of its kind, the Generation Chair features an elastic design that changes shape based on how you use it, whether sitting, standing, or collaborating.

The Flex Back is frameless and features a patented Figure-8 structure, giving you freedom of movement in any position. This unique design lets you work at different angles without being confined to a traditional seated posture.

The groundbreaking elastic design of the Generation Chair was recognized with a NeoCon Gold Award in 2009. The chair also meets REACH standards to limit the use of harmful chemicals and BIFMA standards for sustainable furniture design.

        Unlike chairs designed around how you should sit, the Generation Chair supports the way you actually work. Its flexible frame and adaptive seat respond naturally to various postures and comfort levels, eliminating the need for rigid levers or restrictive adjustment mechanisms.

        The flexible seat design encourages freedom of movement, comfortably supporting everything from upright sitting to side-sitting, perching, or shifting between tasks. Integrated Lumbar Support flows through the back and arms, maintaining consistent, full-length spinal support in every position.

        The chair’s Seat Frame and Lumbar Support Frame work together to help you stay upright while still benefiting from adaptive lumbar reinforcement. A 3-inch depth adjustment allows smooth transitions from an upright, focused posture to a more relaxed, side-sitting position, supporting both productivity and comfort.

        The chair’s weight-compensated elastomer suspension system eliminates the need for mechanical springs or links, resulting in greater energy efficiency, a smoother, more fluid ride, and enhanced side-to-side flexibility compared to conventional seating systems. This responsive surface adapts naturally to movement, supporting the user without resistance.

        The back’s integrated lumbar support extends seamlessly through the arms, delivering continuous spinal alignment regardless of posture or weight distribution. The top edge of the backrest can fold down to create a side-sitting armrest or accommodate informal, relaxed positions as needed.

        This thoughtful flexibility expands the number of comfortable sitting positions available. Users also benefit from easy access to height adjustment and three recline ranges, all without distracting levers or complicated controls—just intuitive, ergonomic motion.