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Designed by Formway Design for Knoll
With intuitive adjustments, a slim silhouette and broad color and finish palette, Life sets the standard for ergonomics and innovative design. The advanced control automatically adjusts to the weight of the body, providing personalized and effortless ergonomic support. Rated Sustainable Gold under the SMaRTё Consensus Sustainable Product Standard, Life exemplifies our steadfast commitment to the environment
_ Synchronized recline with auto-balanced tension
_ Knit back suspension fabric in 14 colors
_ Flexing seatpan with waterfall edge and
4" sliding seat depth
_ Four base options and four arm options or armless
Awards
Best of NeoCon Gold Award for Seating: Desk/Workstation Task Chairs, 2002
IIDEX for Office Seating and Sustainable Design, 2002
Good Design Award, Chicago Athenaeum, 2003
Control Mechanism
Synchronized recline with auto-balanced tension.
Adjustable from seated position. Easy, intuitive, labeled. Automated where possible
Sustainable Design
_ Rated Sustainable Gold under the SMaRTё Consensus Sustainable Product Standards
_ GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified©
_ GREENGUARD Children & Schools Certified
_ Recycled content of 55% (plastic base version) and 60% (aluminum base version)
_ 58% (plastic base) to 70% (aluminum base) of parts are readily recyclable
_ Constructed using minimal materials
_ Manufactured using clean technologies in the Knoll LEED© Gold and ISO 14001 Certified Lubin Building, where energy use is offset bith electricity generated by wind power
_ Life can contribute to achieving LEED© credits, including the Innovation in Design credit
_ Life Chairs comply with ANSI-BIFMA x5.1-2002 (U.S. structural standard) and ANSI/HFES 100-2007 (U.S. ergonomic standard)
More about KnollTextiles
Founded in 1947 by modernist pioneer Florence Knoll, Knoll Textiles brings architectural clarity and refined materiality to contemporary interiors. Known for its collaborations with design icons and commitment to utility and craftsmanship, the brand continues to deliver textiles that balance heritage with innovation.​