Okamura Sylphy vs Steelcase Series 2
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
- Understanding and Specifying Steelcase Series 2 (Seating Specification Guide, August 2020) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- OKAMURA Lifestyle Store (Japan) (price) ↗Checked Oct 11, 2026
- US Steelcase Store (price) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
Okamura SylphySteelcase Series 2
- Price
- From ¥106,040$749 – $1,171
- Recline
- Back-seat synchro recline with forward tilt: 23° upright to reclined, 10° upright to forward; locks in 4 positionsAngle between seat and back 99.5° to 119°
- Arms
- Adjustable arms: 100 mm height; arm pad 50 mm front-back, 20° inward, 20° outwardArm height from seat 7.5"H to 11.5"H: Adjustable
- Lumbar support
- Lumbar support (mesh back): height adjusts over 60 mmLumbar height from seat 8.5"H to 9.75"H
What users mention
From 2 Okamura Sylphy and 4 Steelcase Series 2 user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.
Comfort
Okamura Sylphy4 mentionsSteelcase Series 28 mentionsPrice and value
Okamura Sylphy4 mentionsSteelcase Series 28 mentionsBuild quality
Okamura Sylphy3 mentionsSteelcase Series 26 mentionsDesign
Okamura Sylphy2 mentionsSteelcase Series 27 mentionsAdjustability
Okamura Sylphy2 mentionsSteelcase Series 26 mentionsBack support
Okamura Sylphy2 mentionsSteelcase Series 25 mentions
Questions
What do owners mention most?
Comfort for the Okamura Sylphy, and comfort for the Steelcase Series 2, based on review summaries.

