Herman Miller Sayl vs Modway Discern Performance Velvet Office Chair

Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.

Herman Miller

Herman Miller Sayl

$935 – $1,580

Modway

Modway Discern Performance Velvet Office Chair

$356 – $368.50

$579

lower starting price for Modway Discern Performance Velvet Office Chair than Herman Miller Sayl at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Herman Miller SaylModway Discern Performance Velvet Office Chair

Price: $935 – $1,580$356 – $368.50
Seat height: 16–20.5 in standard; 15–19 in low; 16.5–22 in extended20.5–24 in
Seat depth: 16.5 in fixed; 16–18 in adjustable17.5 in
Load capacity: 350 lb (159 kg)331 lb
Recline: Harmonic Tilt; Tilt Limiter standard, Tilt Limiter with Seat Angle optionaltilt tension control

Which is cheaper, the Herman Miller Sayl or the Modway Discern Performance Velvet Office Chair?

The Modway Discern Performance Velvet Office Chair is cheaper to start: $356 versus $935 for the Herman Miller Sayl at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

Which has a higher weight capacity?

The Herman Miller Sayl, rated for 350 lb versus 331 lb for the Modway Discern Performance Velvet Office Chair.