Herman Miller Asari Mid Back vs Okamura Contessa II

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

Herman Miller

Herman Miller Asari Mid Back

$1,555

Okamura

Okamura Contessa II

¥243,650 – ¥377,410

≈ $1,530 – $2,380

3.9 in

more seat-height adjustment on Herman Miller Asari Mid Back than Okamura Contessa II (official specs)

Differences at a glance

Herman Miller Asari Mid BackOkamura Contessa II

Price: $1,555¥243,650 – ¥377,410
Seat height: 13–21.25 in434–544 mm (17.1–21.4 in)
Seat depth: 16.75 in400–450 mm (15.7–17.7 in)
Load capacity: 350 lb300 lb (136 kg)
Warranty: 12 years10 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 Herman Miller Asari Mid Back, rated for 350 lb versus 300 lb for the Okamura Contessa II.