MultiGeneration by Knoll® Stacking Base

Designed by Formway 2010

MultiGeneration by Knoll® encourages collaboration with a responsive, open design that supports multiple postures and a diversity of people in shared, team and large group environments. MultiGeneration encourages natural movement, allowing us to focus, interact and communicate more effectively.

Open design
The full, curved back allows for upper body movement and supports the lower back for upright, interactive postures, while a gently contoured seat with rounded corners and a cantilevered arm design lets you shift positions easily. The arms feature contoured arm pads to lean against when side sitting.

Passive flex
The flexing shell of the seat provides comfort and promotes natural movement without the need for a mechanism.

Performance back
The back of the chair, while visually simple, is designed for performance. The perforated back makes the chair more breathable than typical shell chairs. The rolled top edge serves as an armrest for side sitting and a handle for easy transport.

Versatile accessories
MultiGeneration by Knoll with the Stacking Base is available with a collection of accessories to make it a side chair for every setting. Optional tablet arm and book basket are ideal for training rooms and educational settings. Ganging mechanisms and the stacking dolly make setting up and breaking down assembly spaces simple and efficient.

Product story
"We fidget to focus." This, according to Formway Senior designer, was the central thesis that informed MultiGeneration by Knoll®. Contrary to popular assumption, foot-tapping, pen-twirling and position-shifting actually help people stay engaged.

Therefore, each member of the MultiGeneration by Knoll family, which has continued to grow over the last 5 years, is designed to allow for and encourage movement, while still providing adequate support. The shape and material of the shell give the chairs a buoyancy that prevents the user from feeling "locked in" while the arm and leg positions allow for 270 degrees of movement.

The MultiGeneration family offerns side chairs, light task chairs, high task chairs and stools, each with the consideration and ergonomics of a standalone seating solution.