Steelcase Series 1 vs Herman Miller Sayl

Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.

Steelcase

Steelcase Series 1

$549 – $750

Herman Miller

Herman Miller Sayl

$935 – $1,580

$386

lower starting price for Steelcase Series 1 than Herman Miller Sayl at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Steelcase Series 1Herman Miller Sayl

Price: $549 – $750$935 – $1,580
Seat height: 16.5–21.5 in (41.9-54.6 cm); 14.75–17.75 in (37.5-45.1 cm); 17.25–22 in (43.8-55.9 cm)16–20.5 in standard; 15–19 in low; 16.5–22 in extended
Seat depth: 15.5"D to 17.75"D (functional seat depth)16.5 in fixed; 16–18 in adjustable
Load capacity: 400 lb (181.4 kg); 300 lb (136.1 kg)350 lb (159 kg)
Recline: Weight-activated synchro tilt; comfort dial with upright back lock, boost setting and weight-activated full reclineHarmonic Tilt; Tilt Limiter standard, Tilt Limiter with Seat Angle optional
Arms: 4D arms (standard), height-adjustable arms or armlessOptions: No Arms, Fixed Arms, Height Adjustable Arms, Fully Adjustable 4D Arms
Lumbar support: Adjustable lumbar is standard; fixed lumbar is available (3D Microknit Back only)PostureFit Sacral Support Standard; Lumbar Support Optional
Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty; 12-year, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor12-year, 3-shift

From 5 Steelcase Series 1 and 23 Herman Miller Sayl user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Series 1 or the Herman Miller Sayl?

The Steelcase Series 1 is cheaper to start: $549 versus $935 for the Herman Miller Sayl at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Adjustability for the Steelcase Series 1, and comfort for the Herman Miller Sayl, based on review summaries.