Okamura Sylphy vs Haworth Very Task
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Sylphy | Office | Product information | Okamura Corporation ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Very Office Chair Product Sheet (Haworth, 12.25) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Okamura office seating safety and warranty periods (updated Jan 28, 2026) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Very Office Chair – Haworth Store ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- OKAMURA Lifestyle Store (Japan) (price) ↗Checked Oct 11, 2026
Okamura SylphyHaworth Very Task
- Price
- From ¥106,040$905
- Recline
- Back-seat synchro recline with forward tilt: 23° upright to reclined, 10° upright to forward; locks in 4 positionsSynchronized 3-point tilt; back lock secures the seat back in an upright position; optional 5° forward tilt
- Arms
- Adjustable arms: 100 mm height; arm pad 50 mm front-back, 20° inward, 20° outwardChoose from 4D, height-adjustable, or fixed arms
- Headrest
- Adjustable headrest: 100 mm height, 35° angleOptional headrest
- Lumbar support
- Lumbar support (mesh back): height adjusts over 60 mmPatented asymmetrical adjustable lumbar
- Warranty
- Structure 8 years (purchases from Jan 5, 2021); mechanisms and moving parts 2 years; exterior and surface finish 1 year12 year warranty
What users mention
From 2 Okamura Sylphy and 3 Haworth Very Task user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.
Comfort
Okamura Sylphy4 mentionsHaworth Very Task3 mentionsBuild quality
Okamura Sylphy3 mentionsHaworth Very Task3 mentionsPrice and value
Okamura Sylphy4 mentionsHaworth Very Task1 mentionDesign
Okamura Sylphy2 mentionsHaworth Very Task2 mentionsBack support
Okamura Sylphy2 mentionsHaworth Very Task1 mentionAdjustability
Okamura Sylphy2 mentionsHaworth Very Task1 mention
Questions
Which has a headrest?
Both: the Okamura Sylphy as standard and the Haworth Very Task as an option.
What do owners mention most?
Comfort for the Okamura Sylphy, and comfort for the Haworth Very Task, 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.
- Haworth Very Task vs Herman Miller Aeron Headrest: Optional headrest on Haworth Very Task; None offered by Herman Miller on Herman Miller Aeron.