Haworth Very Task 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
- Very Office Chair Product Sheet (Haworth, 12.25) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Sylphy | Office | Product information | Okamura Corporation ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Very Office Chair – Haworth Store ↗Checked Sep 29, 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 Very TaskOkamura Sylphy
- Price
- $905From ¥106,040
- Recline
- Synchronized 3-point tilt; back lock secures the seat back in an upright position; optional 5° forward tiltBack-seat synchro recline with forward tilt: 23° upright to reclined, 10° upright to forward; locks in 4 positions
- Arms
- Choose from 4D, height-adjustable, or fixed armsAdjustable arms: 100 mm height; arm pad 50 mm front-back, 20° inward, 20° outward
- Headrest
- Optional headrestAdjustable headrest: 100 mm height, 35° angle
- Lumbar support
- Patented asymmetrical adjustable lumbarLumbar 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 3 Haworth Very Task and 2 Okamura Sylphy user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.
Comfort
Haworth Very Task3 mentionsOkamura Sylphy4 mentionsBuild quality
Haworth Very Task3 mentionsOkamura Sylphy3 mentionsPrice and value
Haworth Very Task1 mentionOkamura Sylphy4 mentionsDesign
Haworth Very Task2 mentionsOkamura Sylphy2 mentionsBack support
Haworth Very Task1 mentionOkamura Sylphy2 mentionsAdjustability
Haworth Very Task1 mentionOkamura Sylphy2 mentions
Questions
Which has a headrest?
Both: the Haworth Very Task as an option and the Okamura Sylphy as standard.
What do owners mention most?
Comfort for the Haworth Very Task, and comfort for the Okamura Sylphy, based on review summaries.
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- Haworth Very Task vs Herman Miller Aeron Headrest: Optional headrest on Haworth Very Task; None offered by Herman Miller on Herman Miller Aeron.
- 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.