Haworth Fern vs Okamura Contessa II

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

Haworth

Haworth Fern

$1,180 – $2,280

Okamura

Okamura Contessa II

¥243,650 – ¥377,410

≈ $1,530 – $2,380

0.7 in

more seat-height adjustment on Haworth Fern than Okamura Contessa II (official specs)

Differences at a glance

Haworth FernOkamura Contessa II

Price: $1,180 – $2,280¥243,650 – ¥377,410
Seat height: 16.5–21.5 in (41.9–54.6 cm)434–544 mm (17.1–21.4 in)
Seat depth: 15.5–18.5 in (39.4–47 cm)400–450 mm (15.7–17.7 in)
Load capacity: 350 lb (158.8 kg); 325 lb (147.4 kg)300 lb (136 kg)
Recline: Synchronized 3-point tilt; 5-position back stop from upright to reclined; optional 5° forward tiltAnkle-tilt reclining; recline angle 26°
Arms: Optional 4D arms (up/down, side to side, front/back, pivot); also fixed, height-adjustable, armless4D 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: OptionalOptions: large fixed headrest or small adjustable headrest (up/down, front/back, swivel)
Lumbar support: Built-in lumbar support; optional height-adjustable lumbar (3.5 in range)Optional lumbar support with 60 mm height adjustment (can be retrofitted) (2.4 in)
Warranty: 12 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

From 87 Haworth Fern and 2 Okamura Contessa II user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which has a higher weight capacity?

The Haworth Fern, rated for 350 lb versus 300 lb for the Okamura Contessa II.

Which has a headrest?

Both: the Haworth Fern as an option and the Okamura Contessa II as an option.

What do owners mention most?

Back support for the Haworth Fern, and comfort for the Okamura Contessa II, based on review summaries.