Humanscale World One vs Okamura Contessa II

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

Humanscale

Humanscale World One

$705

Okamura

Okamura Contessa II

¥243,650 – ¥377,410

≈ $1,530 – $2,380

Differences at a glance

Humanscale World OneOkamura Contessa II

Price: $705¥243,650 – ¥377,410
Seat height: 15.6 in - 20.7 in / 397 mm - 527 mm; 16 in - 21 in / 425 mm - 545; 18.1 in - 25.6 in / 460 mm - 651 mm434–544 mm (17.1–21.4 in)
Seat depth: 16.4 / 416 in; 17.9 / 454 in400–450 mm (15.7–17.7 in)
Load capacity: 100–400 lb300 lb (136 kg)
Recline: 17° Recline + 8° Backrest TiltAnkle-tilt reclining; recline angle 26°
Arms: Armrest Height 9.5 in Fixed / 7.2 in - 10.75 in Adjustable (241.3 mm / 183 mm - 273 mm); options Adjustable Duron Arms, Fixed Duron Arms, No Arms4D 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)
Lumbar support: Tri-panel back with Form Sensing Mesh technology provides tailor-made lumbar support (no knobs or levers)Optional lumbar support with 60 mm height adjustment (can be retrofitted) (2.4 in)
Warranty: 12 Years, Component and Parts; 5 Years, Fabric/Cushions10 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 5 Humanscale World One and 2 Okamura Contessa II user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

What do owners mention most?

Breathability for the Humanscale World One, and comfort for the Okamura Contessa II, based on review summaries.