Branch Verve Chair vs Okamura Contessa II

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

Branch

Branch Verve Chair

$599 – $649

Okamura

Okamura Contessa II

¥243,650 – ¥377,410

≈ $1,530 – $2,380

Differences at a glance

Branch Verve ChairOkamura Contessa II

Price: $599 – $649¥243,650 – ¥377,410
Seat height: 16.5–20.5 in (42-52 cm)434–544 mm (17.1–21.4 in)
Seat depth: 16.5–19 in (42-48 cm)400–450 mm (15.7–17.7 in)
Load capacity: 275 lb (125 kg)300 lb (136 kg)
Recline: Tilt range: 20°Ankle-tilt reclining; recline angle 26°
Arms: Height-adjustable, removable armrests; armrest height 27.5-30 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: Optional Verve HeadrestOptions: large fixed headrest or small adjustable headrest (up/down, front/back, swivel)
Lumbar support: Height-adjustable lumbarOptional lumbar support with 60 mm height adjustment (can be retrofitted) (2.4 in)
Warranty: 7-year warranty10 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

Which has a higher weight capacity?

The Okamura Contessa II, rated for 300 lb versus 275 lb for the Branch Verve Chair.

Which has a headrest?

Both: the Branch Verve Chair as an option and the Okamura Contessa II as an option.

What do owners mention most?

Adjustability for the Branch Verve Chair, and comfort for the Okamura Contessa II, based on review summaries.