Vitra ID Soft vs Okamura Sylphy

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

Vitra

Vitra ID Soft

From $995

Okamura

Okamura Sylphy

From ¥106,040

≈ $680

Differences at a glance

Vitra ID SoftOkamura Sylphy

Price: From $995From ¥106,040
Recline: FlowMotion 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.Back-seat synchro recline with forward tilt: 23° upright to reclined, 10° upright to forward; locks in 4 positions
Arms: 2D 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″)Adjustable arms: 100 mm height; arm pad 50 mm front-back, 20° inward, 20° outward
Warranty: 5 years (Vitra Inc. Limited Warranty, sales via the Vitra online shop)Structure 8 years (purchases from Jan 5, 2021); mechanisms and moving parts 2 years; exterior and surface finish 1 year

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Price and value for the Vitra ID Soft, and comfort for the Okamura Sylphy, based on review summaries.