Generation by Knoll 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
- Generation by Knoll Dimensions, Features and Operating Instructions (PDF, generation_dimensions.pdf, knoll.com) ↗Checked Sep 28, 2026
- Sylphy | Office | Product information | Okamura Corporation ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Generation Chair by Knoll® | Knoll (official Knoll store; knoll.com/product/generation-by-knoll redirects here) ↗Checked Sep 28, 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
Generation by KnollOkamura Sylphy
- Price
- $1,653 – $1,886From ¥106,040
- Recline
- Seat-to-back angle 96°–111°; back tilt range 15°; synchronized recline ratio seat:back 1°:4.4°Back-seat synchro recline with forward tilt: 23° upright to reclined, 10° upright to forward; locks in 4 positions
- Arms
- Arm height from seat 6.625–11.125 in (Thin) / 6.125–10.625 in (Ultra); High performance arm pads adjust 2 in width (1 per arm), 1.5 in depth and pivot 45°Adjustable arms: 100 mm height; arm pad 50 mm front-back, 20° inward, 20° outward
- Lumbar support
- Fixed lumbar 9.25 in; optional adjustable lumbar 8.125–11.375 inLumbar support (mesh back): height adjusts over 60 mm
- Warranty
- 12-year warranty (terms and conditions apply)Structure 8 years (purchases from Jan 5, 2021); mechanisms and moving parts 2 years; exterior and surface finish 1 year
What users mention
From 2 Generation by Knoll and 2 Okamura Sylphy user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.
Comfort
Generation by Knoll6 mentionsOkamura Sylphy4 mentionsDesign
Generation by Knoll5 mentionsOkamura Sylphy2 mentionsPrice and value
Generation by Knoll2 mentionsOkamura Sylphy4 mentionsSeat
Generation by Knoll3 mentionsOkamura Sylphy1 mentionAdjustability
Generation by Knoll2 mentionsOkamura Sylphy2 mentionsBuild quality
Generation by Knoll1 mentionOkamura Sylphy3 mentions
Questions
What do owners mention most?
Comfort for the Generation by Knoll, and comfort for the Okamura Sylphy, based on review summaries.
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- 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.




