Waiting room chair Sayl Side

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Overview
The Sayl side/guest chair supports a full range of movement while its suspension back promotes airflow to keep users cool. The design reduces the number of parts and material use while providing the performance expected of a professional seating solution. Designed by Yves Béhar for Herman Miller.

Design & concept
Smart engineering and simple materials create an elegant, minimal form that prioritizes material efficiency without sacrificing comfort or functionality. The Sayl embodies structural optimization and ergonomic support suitable for short-term guest seating in workplace and hospitality environments.

Variants and configurations

• 4‑leg base (multiple finishes)
• 4‑leg base with casters
• Sled base
• Seat options: upholstered or leather

Materials & features

• Elastic suspension back for ventilation and dynamic support
• Upholstered and leather seat options
• Available with casters or fixed legs (4‑leg or sled)
• Engineered to minimize parts and material while enabling movement

Images (representative)
Product images show white and black suspension‑back chairs, an upholstered blue seat option, leather seat, sled base, four‑leg base and a four‑leg base with casters.

Technical specifications

• Designer: Yves Béhar
• Product family / model line: Sayl
• Product type: Side / guest chair
• Back: Elastic suspension material
• Seat: Upholstered options; leather option shown
• Bases: 4‑leg base; 4‑leg base with casters; sled base
• Key attributes: Fewer parts, reduced material use, engineered for movement and cooling
• Typical applications: Guest seating, side seating in workplace or hospitality contexts