Vitra Eames Aluminium Group Chair vs Okamura Sylphy

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

Vitra

Vitra Eames Aluminium Group Chair

From CHF 2,570

≈ $3,090

Okamura

Okamura Sylphy

From ¥106,040

≈ $680

Differences at a glance

Vitra Eames Aluminium Group ChairOkamura Sylphy

Price: From CHF 2,570From ¥106,040
Recline: Adjustable backward tilt, lockable in the forward positionBack-seat synchro recline with forward tilt: 23° upright to reclined, 10° upright to forward; locks in 4 positions
Arms: Die-cast aluminium armrests, with a polished or chrome-plated finish or powder-coatedAdjustable arms: 100 mm height; arm pad 50 mm front-back, 20° inward, 20° outward
Warranty: 30-year warranty (registered; Eames Aluminium Group purchased from a certified dealer after 1 September 2003)Structure 8 years (purchases from Jan 5, 2021); mechanisms and moving parts 2 years; exterior and surface finish 1 year

From 1 Vitra Eames Aluminium Group Chair and 2 Okamura Sylphy user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Design
Vitra Eames Aluminium Group Chair7 mentions
Okamura Sylphy2 mentions
Comfort
Vitra Eames Aluminium Group Chair4 mentions
Okamura Sylphy4 mentions
Build quality
Vitra Eames Aluminium Group Chair3 mentions
Okamura Sylphy3 mentions
Seat
Vitra Eames Aluminium Group Chair4 mentions
Okamura Sylphy1 mention
Price and value
Vitra Eames Aluminium Group Chair1 mention
Okamura Sylphy4 mentions
Adjustability
Vitra Eames Aluminium Group Chair1 mention
Okamura Sylphy2 mentions

What do owners mention most?

Design for the Vitra Eames Aluminium Group Chair, and comfort for the Okamura Sylphy, based on review summaries.