Okamura Sylphy vs Vitra ID Soft
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
- Vitra Factbook ID Chair 2026 (EN), linked from vitra.com ID Trim/ID Soft pages, pp. 32–33 (ID Soft) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Okamura office seating safety and warranty periods (updated Jan 28, 2026) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Vitra | Manufacturer Warranty (USA and Canada) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- OKAMURA Lifestyle Store (Japan) (price) ↗Checked Oct 11, 2026
- Vitra Online Shop US (price) ↗Checked Oct 2, 2026
Okamura SylphyVitra ID Soft
- Price
- From ¥106,040From $995
- Recline
- Back-seat synchro recline with forward tilt: 23° upright to reclined, 10° upright to forward; locks in 4 positionsFlowMotion mechanism, lockable in upright sitting position, optional synchronised forward tilt; or optional AutoMotion mechanism with automatic weight adjustment and two backrest tension settings (hard or soft). No recline angle published.
- Arms
- Adjustable arms: 100 mm height; arm pad 50 mm front-back, 20° inward, 20° outward2D armrests (height, width) or 3D armrests (height, width, depth, 360° swivel); ring armrests for conference use; also without armrests. Armrest height above seat 195–295 mm (7¾″–11½″)
- Warranty
- Structure 8 years (purchases from Jan 5, 2021); mechanisms and moving parts 2 years; exterior and surface finish 1 year5 years (Vitra Inc. Limited Warranty, sales via the Vitra online shop)
What users mention
From 2 Okamura Sylphy and 4 Vitra ID Soft user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.
Price and value
Okamura Sylphy4 mentionsVitra ID Soft5 mentionsComfort
Okamura Sylphy4 mentionsVitra ID Soft1 mentionBuild quality
Okamura Sylphy3 mentionsVitra ID Soft1 mentionBack support
Okamura Sylphy2 mentionsVitra ID Soft2 mentionsAdjustability
Okamura Sylphy2 mentionsVitra ID Soft2 mentionsDesign
Okamura Sylphy2 mentionsVitra ID Soft1 mention
Questions
What do owners mention most?
Comfort for the Okamura Sylphy, and price and value for the Vitra ID Soft, based on review summaries.
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- Vitra ID Soft vs Herman Miller Aeron Vitra ID Soft lists at From $995; Herman Miller Aeron at $1,775 – $2,840 (official stores).