Herman Miller Cosm Low 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 Cosm Low Back

Herman Miller

Herman Miller Cosm Low Back

$1,345 – $1,820

VS
Okamura Contessa II

Okamura

Okamura Contessa II

¥243,650 – ¥377,410

≈ $1,530 – $2,380

2.3 in

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

Differences at a glance

Herman Miller Cosm Low BackOkamura Contessa II
Price
$1,345 – $1,820¥243,650 – ¥377,410
Seat height
14.8–21.4 in (37.6–54.4 cm)434–544 mm (17.1–21.4 in)
Seat depth
15.9 in (40.4 cm)400–450 mm (15.7–17.7 in)
Load capacity
350 lb (158.8 kg)300 lb (136 kg)
Arms
Leaf Arms; Height-Adjustable Arms; Fixed Arms; No Arms; Arm Height: 7.3–11.7"4D 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)
Warranty
12-year, 3-shift warranty, with limited exceptions10 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 3 Herman Miller Cosm Low Back and 2 Okamura Contessa II user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

  • Comfort

    Herman Miller Cosm Low Back7 mentions
    Okamura Contessa II7 mentions

  • Recline and tilt

    Herman Miller Cosm Low Back9 mentions
    Okamura Contessa II2 mentions

  • Price and value

    Herman Miller Cosm Low Back5 mentions
    Okamura Contessa II6 mentions

  • Size and fit

    Herman Miller Cosm Low Back6 mentions
    Okamura Contessa II4 mentions

  • Adjustability

    Herman Miller Cosm Low Back5 mentions
    Okamura Contessa II5 mentions

  • Back support

    Herman Miller Cosm Low Back3 mentions
    Okamura Contessa II7 mentions

Questions

Which has a higher weight capacity?

The Herman Miller Cosm Low Back, rated for 350 lb versus 300 lb for the Okamura Contessa II.

What do owners mention most?

Recline and tilt for the Herman Miller Cosm Low Back, and comfort for the Okamura Contessa II, based on review summaries.

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