Okamura Sylphy vs Generation by Knoll
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
- Generation by Knoll Dimensions, Features and Operating Instructions (PDF, generation_dimensions.pdf, knoll.com) ↗Checked Sep 28, 2026
- Okamura office seating safety and warranty periods (updated Jan 28, 2026) ↗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 Lifestyle Store (Japan) (price) ↗Checked Oct 11, 2026
Okamura SylphyGeneration by Knoll
- Price
- From ¥106,040$1,653 – $1,886
- Recline
- Back-seat synchro recline with forward tilt: 23° upright to reclined, 10° upright to forward; locks in 4 positionsSeat-to-back angle 96°–111°; back tilt range 15°; synchronized recline ratio seat:back 1°:4.4°
- Arms
- Adjustable arms: 100 mm height; arm pad 50 mm front-back, 20° inward, 20° outwardArm 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°
- Lumbar support
- Lumbar support (mesh back): height adjusts over 60 mmFixed lumbar 9.25 in; optional adjustable lumbar 8.125–11.375 in
- Warranty
- Structure 8 years (purchases from Jan 5, 2021); mechanisms and moving parts 2 years; exterior and surface finish 1 year12-year warranty (terms and conditions apply)
What users mention
From 2 Okamura Sylphy and 2 Generation by Knoll user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.
Comfort
Okamura Sylphy4 mentionsGeneration by Knoll6 mentionsDesign
Okamura Sylphy2 mentionsGeneration by Knoll5 mentionsPrice and value
Okamura Sylphy4 mentionsGeneration by Knoll2 mentionsBuild quality
Okamura Sylphy3 mentionsGeneration by Knoll1 mentionAdjustability
Okamura Sylphy2 mentionsGeneration by Knoll2 mentionsSeat
Okamura Sylphy1 mentionGeneration by Knoll3 mentions
Questions
What do owners mention most?
Comfort for the Okamura Sylphy, and comfort for the Generation by Knoll, 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.
- Generation by Knoll vs Herman Miller Aeron Load capacity: 300 lb on Generation by Knoll; 300 / 350 / 400 lb on Herman Miller Aeron.


