Ergohuman Elite vs Okamura Contessa II
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
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Differences at a glance
Sources
- Comfort Seating — Ergohuman Elite G2 spec sheet (PDF) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Okamura Contessa II Spec Guide, Global (BIFMA, mm), January 2026 ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Contessa II | Okamura global (okamura.com, Asia Pacific English) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Okamura Japan product page: Contessa Seconda (Japanese) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Comfort Seating — Warranty ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Okamura Global General Warranty Statement (excludes Japan) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Ergohuman Official Online Store (ergohuman.store) (price) ↗Checked Oct 11, 2026
- OKAMURA Lifestyle Store (Japan) (price) ↗Checked Oct 11, 2026
Ergohuman EliteOkamura Contessa II
- Price
- €1,178.95¥243,650 – ¥377,410
- Seat height
- 500–600 mm (19.7–23.6 in)434–544 mm (17.1–21.4 in)
- Seat depth
- 490–540 mm (19.3–21.3 in)400–450 mm (15.7–17.7 in)
- Load capacity
- 150 kg (331 lb)300 lb (136 kg)
- Recline
- Dual pivot, synchro mechanism; lockable back tilt; recline tension controlAnkle-tilt reclining; recline angle 26°
- Arms
- 5D adjustable armrests: height, width, depth, angle and armpad tilt4D 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 adjustable headrestOptions: large fixed headrest or small adjustable headrest (up/down, front/back, swivel)
- Lumbar support
- Integrated lumbar support with tension controlOptional lumbar support with 60 mm height adjustment (can be retrofitted) (2.4 in)
- Warranty
- 10-year manufacturer's guarantee10 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
What users mention
From 1 Ergohuman Elite and 2 Okamura Contessa II user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.
Comfort
Ergohuman Elite4 mentionsOkamura Contessa II7 mentionsBreathability
Ergohuman Elite2 mentionsOkamura Contessa II7 mentionsBuild quality
Ergohuman Elite3 mentionsOkamura Contessa II5 mentionsPrice and value
Ergohuman Elite2 mentionsOkamura Contessa II6 mentionsSeat
Ergohuman Elite1 mentionOkamura Contessa II7 mentionsAdjustability
Ergohuman Elite2 mentionsOkamura Contessa II5 mentions
Questions
Which has a headrest?
Both: the Ergohuman Elite as an option and the Okamura Contessa II as an option.
What do owners mention most?
Comfort for the Ergohuman Elite, and comfort for the Okamura Contessa II, based on review summaries.
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- Okamura Contessa II vs Herman Miller Aeron Arms: 4D arm or fixed arm on Okamura Contessa II; Arm height 7.5–11.5 in on Herman Miller Aeron.
- Okamura Contessa II vs Steelcase Leap V2 Load capacity: 300 lb on Okamura Contessa II; 400 lb on Steelcase Leap V2.
- Okamura Contessa II vs Herman Miller Cosm High Back Arms: 4D arm or fixed arm on Okamura Contessa II; Leaf Arms on Herman Miller Cosm High Back.

