Anthros Chair vs Okamura Contessa II

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

Anthros

Anthros Chair

From $1,949

Okamura

Okamura Contessa II

¥243,650 – ¥377,410

≈ $1,530 – $2,380

Differences at a glance

Anthros ChairOkamura Contessa II

Price: From $1,949¥243,650 – ¥377,410
Seat height: 17.1–20.7 in (5-spoke swivel base); 17.9–21.1 in (4-spoke fixed base)434–544 mm (17.1–21.4 in)
Seat depth: 15.2–18.3 in (38.7–46.6 cm (official cm))400–450 mm (15.7–17.7 in)
Load capacity: 300 lb (136 kg)300 lb (136 kg)
Recline: Decompress Mode tilt: 0°–16°; five tilt options – three locked positions (Active −2°, Standard 1°, Decompress 5°) and two unlocked (Free-Float, Full Decompress to 16°)Ankle-tilt reclining; recline angle 26°
Arms: 4D Arms (option) or No Arms; the arms adjust in height, width, depth and angle; Arm height 7.7–11.8 in; arm width (outside) 24.75–27 in4D arm or fixed arm; armrest height from the floor 604–814 mm (4D arm), 639–749 mm (fixed arm) (23.8–32 in; 25.2–29.5 in)
Headrest: No headrest / head supportOptions: large fixed headrest or small adjustable headrest (up/down, front/back, swivel)
Lumbar support: Precision Posture System: independently adjustable Upper Back + Lower Back Pelvis Support (no conventional lumbar pad)Optional lumbar support with 60 mm height adjustment (can be retrofitted) (2.4 in)
Warranty: 12-year limited warranty (components and workmanship, from date of purchase; original purchaser; non-transferable)10 years: structural components, including mechanisms and adjustable arms; 5 years: casters, gas cylinder, adjustment levers; 2 years: coating finish, mesh and fabric, cushions, arm pads

From 16 Anthros Chair and 2 Okamura Contessa II user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which has a higher weight capacity?

Neither. Both are rated for 300 lb in their official specifications.

Which has a headrest?

Only the Okamura Contessa II (as an option); the Anthros Chair does not offer one.

What do owners mention most?

Price and value for the Anthros Chair, and comfort for the Okamura Contessa II, based on review summaries.