Herman Miller Sayl vs Okamura Contessa II

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

Okamura

Okamura Contessa II

¥243,650 – ¥377,410

≈ $1,530 – $2,380

50 lb

higher rated load for Herman Miller Sayl than Okamura Contessa II (official specs)

Differences at a glance

Herman Miller SaylOkamura Contessa II

Price: $935 – $1,580¥243,650 – ¥377,410
Seat height: 16–20.5 in standard; 15–19 in low; 16.5–22 in extended434–544 mm (17.1–21.4 in)
Seat depth: 16.5 in fixed; 16–18 in adjustable400–450 mm (15.7–17.7 in)
Load capacity: 350 lb (159 kg)300 lb (136 kg)
Recline: Harmonic Tilt; Tilt Limiter standard, Tilt Limiter with Seat Angle optionalAnkle-tilt reclining; recline angle 26°
Arms: Options: No Arms, Fixed Arms, Height Adjustable Arms, Fully Adjustable 4D Arms4D arm or fixed arm; armrest height from the floor 604–814 mm (4D arm), 639–749 mm (fixed arm) (23.8–32 in; 25.2–29.5 in)
Lumbar support: PostureFit Sacral Support Standard; Lumbar Support OptionalOptional lumbar support with 60 mm height adjustment (can be retrofitted) (2.4 in)
Warranty: 12-year, 3-shift10 years: structural components, including mechanisms and adjustable arms; 5 years: casters, gas cylinder, adjustment levers; 2 years: coating finish, mesh and fabric, cushions, arm pads

From 23 Herman Miller Sayl and 2 Okamura Contessa II user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which has a higher weight capacity?

The Herman Miller Sayl, rated for 350 lb versus 300 lb for the Okamura Contessa II.

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Herman Miller Sayl, and comfort for the Okamura Contessa II, based on review summaries.