Haworth Fern vs Okamura Sylphy
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Fern Office Chair (haworth.com NA) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Sylphy | Office | Product information | Okamura Corporation ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Fern Office Chair – Haworth Store (US) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Okamura office seating safety and warranty periods (updated Jan 28, 2026) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- OKAMURA Lifestyle Store (Japan) (price) ↗Checked Oct 11, 2026
Haworth FernOkamura Sylphy
- Price
- $1,180 – $2,280From ¥106,040
- Recline
- Synchronized 3-point tilt; 5-position back stop from upright to reclined; optional 5° forward tiltBack-seat synchro recline with forward tilt: 23° upright to reclined, 10° upright to forward; locks in 4 positions
- Arms
- Optional 4D arms (up/down, side to side, front/back, pivot); also fixed, height-adjustable, armlessAdjustable arms: 100 mm height; arm pad 50 mm front-back, 20° inward, 20° outward
- Headrest
- OptionalAdjustable headrest: 100 mm height, 35° angle
- Lumbar support
- Built-in lumbar support; optional height-adjustable lumbar (3.5 in range)Lumbar support (mesh back): height adjusts over 60 mm
- Warranty
- 12 year warrantyStructure 8 years (purchases from Jan 5, 2021); mechanisms and moving parts 2 years; exterior and surface finish 1 year
What users mention
From 87 Haworth Fern and 2 Okamura Sylphy user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.
Back support
Haworth Fern51 mentionsOkamura Sylphy2 mentionsComfort
Haworth Fern48 mentionsOkamura Sylphy4 mentionsAdjustability
Haworth Fern46 mentionsOkamura Sylphy2 mentionsSeat
Haworth Fern37 mentionsOkamura Sylphy1 mentionBuild quality
Haworth Fern32 mentionsOkamura Sylphy3 mentionsDesign
Haworth Fern32 mentionsOkamura Sylphy2 mentions
Questions
Which has a headrest?
Both: the Haworth Fern as an option and the Okamura Sylphy as standard.
What do owners mention most?
Back support for the Haworth Fern, and comfort for the Okamura Sylphy, based on review summaries.
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- Haworth Fern vs Herman Miller Aeron Headrest: Optional on Haworth Fern; None offered by Herman Miller on Herman Miller Aeron.
- Haworth Fern vs Steelcase Gesture Arms: Optional 4D arms on Haworth Fern; Width 10.25–22.5 in between arms on Steelcase Gesture.
- Haworth Fern vs Steelcase Leap V2 Load capacity: 350 lb on Haworth Fern; 400 lb on Steelcase Leap V2.
- Okamura Sylphy vs Herman Miller Aeron Arms: Adjustable arms: 100 mm height on Okamura Sylphy; Arm height 7.5–11.5 in on Herman Miller Aeron.
- Okamura Sylphy vs Steelcase Gesture Arms: Adjustable arms: 100 mm height on Okamura Sylphy; Width 10.25–22.5 in between arms on Steelcase Gesture.



