Knoll ® Generation Chair

Formway Design originated as Petone Engineering Company in 1956. In 1979 Petone added design department, soon after changing its name and identity. Formway's reputation evolved into an environmentally conscious, youthful furniture design group keenly aware of its surroundings. Formway designed highly successful Life task seating for Knoll in 2002, praised for its simplicity, minimalist, ergonomic design, environmentally friendly production and use of bold fabrics.

• Design Year: 2009
• Promotes interaction and collaboration
• Flex Back and Flex Top created from high performance elastomer facilitates changes in posture and position throughout work day
• Extends range of movement, allowing you to sit comfortably in any position - even sideways
• Flex net enables side-to-side flex and ensures optimal localized support for shoulders and lumbar region
• High performance arms incorporate free-floating arm pad naturally adjusts as you change positions
• Dynamic Suspension control counterbalances body weight, resulting in smooth, effortless ride

• Up to 3" seat depth adjustment
• Tilt preference selector allows for additional resistance in recline

• NeoCon gold, Best of NeoCon, Task Chair - Seating. June 2009, USA

• Seat height: 17.25" - 22.5"
• Overall dimensions: 39.25" - 44.5" H x 21" - 28.5" W x 26" D

• Sustainability Statement: Sustainable design is key component of Knoll's environmental focus. Knoll's commitment to social responsibility and healthy environment has prompted company to further articulate its longstanding environmental programs and, with encouragement and support from colleagues in industry, Knoll has re-energized its focus on such "green" initiatives as life cycle analysis and LEED® certification. Knoll is proud to have contributed to projects have received LEED certification from U.S. Green Building Council



• The Generation Chair is Greenguard certified
• Generation has earned Sustainable Platinum rating under SMaRT Consensus Sustainable Product Standard
• Knoll products are guaranteed to be free from defects in materials and workmanship during applicable warranty period set forth in Knoll Warranty
• Should you discover shortly after receiving your Generation Chair parts are either damaged or missing, please call us immediately, and we will be happy to send you replacement parts as soon as possible and at no additional cost
• Each authentic Knoll product includes certificate of authenticity
It's not chair. It's movement. Generation Chair by Knoll is first chair lets you sit how you want. It offers new standard or comfort and unrestrained movement, supporting range of postures and work styles typical of today's workplace. Generation takes idea of elastic design - where product rearranges itself in response to user - to new level. Knoll and Formway Studios joined forces to create chair moves as you move, without forcing you to choose between freedom of movement and continuous support. Note: This quality item is custom made for your order. Unfortunately, this means that orders cannot be cancelled or returned once placed, so please call our trained staff with any questions you may have prior to ordering - we will ensure that you get exactly what you need.
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