Life sets the standard for sophisticated design and effortless comfort. The advanced control automatically responds to shifts in body weight, providing personalized ergonomic support. Back Fabric is Eclipse. Retail price of current configuration: Estimated Delivery: 2-3 weeks Shipping & Delivery Info Although Knoll has emphasized and incorporated sustainable manufacturing processes since the 1970s, the 2002 introduction of Life® marked a new level of commitment to environmental responsibility. Designed in collaboration with Formway Design, Life® represents a complete rethinking of how to approach sustainability through design. It’s not just about what materials are used, but how much material is used and how readily those materials can be separated and recycled. Almost all of the parts can be removed and updated, which combined with superior ergonomic comfort, make Life® quite possibly the last chair you will ever buy. Founded in 1956, New Zealand-based Formway Design has been designing furniture for more than five decades.
In 1979 the company redefined itself, developing a new identity and philosophy that focused on team-based design and extensive research. Formway’s designs are informed by insight gained through the observation and consideration of human behavior. Their user-centered approach marries a rigorous design process, an aesthetic sensitivity, and a passion for the environment. Knoll and Formway first collaborated on the highly successful Life® chair, introduced in 2002, which is celebrated for its sophisticated design, intuitive adjustments, responsive ergonomics, and sustainable attributes. Building on these features, the two companies came together once again to develop the Generation chair, introduced in 2009. The progressive design features new materials and an elastic design that supports the physical and cognitive activities of the modern office worker. Formway then developed a family of chairs inspired by Generation. MultiGeneration extends the comfort and freedom of movement to the multipurpose seating category and ReGeneration aims to do "more with less" — pairing down the form of Generation and minimizing materials and components without sacrificing key performance.
Knoll and Formway's most recent release, Remix, delivers unexpected performance in a familiar form. It pairs upholstered comfort with an innovative Flex Net Matrix for active, all-day support. Available from these sellers. Want this professionally assembled? Used & new (4) from $423.00 Knoll Life Chair - Fully Adjustable Model Knoll Life Chair, Fully adjustable model 5.0 out of 5 stars #217,983 in Home and Garden (See top 100) #2,507 in Office Products > Office Furniture & Accessories > Chairs & Sofas > Desk Chairs Product Warranty: For warranty information about this product, please click here 15 star100%See all verified purchase reviewsTop Customer ReviewsBest chair I've ever sat on in my life See and discover other items: chair, tall desk chair, home desks, book chair, retro desk chairLife Chair by Knoll Request a FREE swatch Talk to an Expert Life Chair by Knolldesigned by Formway Design Every once in a while a piece comes along that causes us to really sit up and take notice.
A piece that many refer to as a "game changer." The Knoll Life Chair is one such piece. The Life Chair is designed to adapt to the user; it moves with you and be customized to perfectly meet your needs. A flexing back automatically responds to your movements, ensuring your back is always properly supported. A synchronized recline mechanism allows for effortless relaxation, using your own body weight as a counterbalance to ensure that you're perfectly positioned. Available in a variety of upholstery options, the Life Chair is one piece that is a marvelous addition to any office. The Knoll Life Chair features: 26.5" w x 24.5" d x 38.5"-43.75" h Environmentally conscious design, constructed of 60 percent recycled parts Available with a plastic or aluminum base Seat and back automatically respond to shifts in body weight Flexing back frame ensures constant back support Synchronized recline adjusts effortlessly at a seat to back ratio of 1:4.8 degrees Optional adjustable lumbar support magnetically attaches and is made with slow recovery foam
Back Suspension Fabric is soft and resilient elastomeric knit Adjustable seat depth of 4" Materials:Available with a plastic or aluminum baseBack Suspension is an exclusive elastomeric knitAvailable with a variety of polyester based or leather seat upholsteries Dimensions:Overall: 26.5" w x 24.5" d x 38.5"-43.75" hSeat height: 15.25"-20.5"Adjustable seat depth: 15"-19"Seat width: 18.75"Backrest height: 25"Distance between armrests: 18.5" (fixed arms) 18.25" (height adjustable arms) 17.25"-19.75" (high performance arms)Chair weight: 36.5 lbs The Knoll Life Chair is manufactured in a LEED Gold Facility using clean technology. That means no CFCs, metal powder-coating and adhesive processes are 99 percent VOC-free, and 100 percent of the energy at the plant is offset by wind power. As for the chair itself, Life is designed with a full cycle in mind, 55-60 percent of the chair is constructed with recycled materials and 70 percent of the parts are recyclable. Parts are easily replaced and the chair is rated Sustainable Gold by the SMaRT Sustainable Product Standard.