Okamura Sylphy vs Herman Miller Sayl
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Differences at a glance
Sources
- Sylphy | Office | Product information | Okamura Corporation ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Sayl Chairs product sheet (PDF, © 2019 Herman Miller) ↗Checked Sep 26, 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
- US Herman Miller Store (price) ↗Checked Oct 11, 2026
Okamura SylphyHerman Miller Sayl
- Price
- From ¥106,040$935 – $1,580
- Recline
- Back-seat synchro recline with forward tilt: 23° upright to reclined, 10° upright to forward; locks in 4 positionsHarmonic Tilt; Tilt Limiter standard, Tilt Limiter with Seat Angle optional
- Arms
- Adjustable arms: 100 mm height; arm pad 50 mm front-back, 20° inward, 20° outwardOptions: No Arms, Fixed Arms, Height Adjustable Arms, Fully Adjustable 4D Arms
- Lumbar support
- Lumbar support (mesh back): height adjusts over 60 mmPostureFit Sacral Support Standard; Lumbar Support Optional
- Warranty
- Structure 8 years (purchases from Jan 5, 2021); mechanisms and moving parts 2 years; exterior and surface finish 1 year12-year, 3-shift
What users mention
From 2 Okamura Sylphy and 23 Herman Miller Sayl user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.
Comfort
Okamura Sylphy4 mentionsHerman Miller Sayl22 mentionsPrice and value
Okamura Sylphy4 mentionsHerman Miller Sayl19 mentionsBuild quality
Okamura Sylphy3 mentionsHerman Miller Sayl14 mentionsBack support
Okamura Sylphy2 mentionsHerman Miller Sayl14 mentionsDesign
Okamura Sylphy2 mentionsHerman Miller Sayl14 mentionsAdjustability
Okamura Sylphy2 mentionsHerman Miller Sayl10 mentions
Questions
What do owners mention most?
Comfort for the Okamura Sylphy, and comfort for the Herman Miller Sayl, based on review summaries.
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