Okamura Contessa II vs Ergohuman Elite
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
- Okamura Contessa II Spec Guide, Global (BIFMA, mm), January 2026 ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Comfort Seating — Ergohuman Elite G2 spec sheet (PDF) ↗Checked Sep 29, 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
- Okamura Global General Warranty Statement (excludes Japan) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Comfort Seating — Warranty ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- OKAMURA Lifestyle Store (Japan) (price) ↗Checked Oct 11, 2026
- Ergohuman Official Online Store (ergohuman.store) (price) ↗Checked Oct 11, 2026
Okamura Contessa IIErgohuman Elite
- Price
- ¥243,650 – ¥377,410€1,178.95
- Seat height
- 434–544 mm (17.1–21.4 in)500–600 mm (19.7–23.6 in)
- Seat depth
- 400–450 mm (15.7–17.7 in)490–540 mm (19.3–21.3 in)
- Load capacity
- 300 lb (136 kg)150 kg (331 lb)
- Recline
- Ankle-tilt reclining; recline angle 26°Dual pivot, synchro mechanism; lockable back tilt; recline tension control
- Arms
- 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)5D adjustable armrests: height, width, depth, angle and armpad tilt
- Headrest
- Options: large fixed headrest or small adjustable headrest (up/down, front/back, swivel)Optional adjustable headrest
- Lumbar support
- Optional lumbar support with 60 mm height adjustment (can be retrofitted) (2.4 in)Integrated lumbar support with tension control
- Warranty
- 10 years: structural components, including mechanisms and adjustable arms; 5 years: casters, gas cylinder, adjustment levers; 2 years: coating finish, mesh and fabric, cushions, arm pads10-year manufacturer's guarantee
What users mention
From 2 Okamura Contessa II and 1 Ergohuman Elite user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.
Comfort
Okamura Contessa II7 mentionsErgohuman Elite4 mentionsBreathability
Okamura Contessa II7 mentionsErgohuman Elite2 mentionsSeat
Okamura Contessa II7 mentionsErgohuman Elite1 mentionPrice and value
Okamura Contessa II6 mentionsErgohuman Elite2 mentionsBuild quality
Okamura Contessa II5 mentionsErgohuman Elite3 mentionsBack support
Okamura Contessa II7 mentionsErgohuman Elite0 mentions
Questions
Which has a headrest?
Both: the Okamura Contessa II as an option and the Ergohuman Elite as an option.
What do owners mention most?
Comfort for the Okamura Contessa II, and comfort for the Ergohuman Elite, 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.
- Ergohuman Elite vs Herman Miller Aeron Headrest: Optional adjustable headrest on Ergohuman Elite; None offered by Herman Miller on Herman Miller Aeron.

