Okamura Contessa II vs Haworth Fern

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

Okamura

Okamura Contessa II

¥243,650 – ¥377,410

≈ $1,530 – $2,380

Haworth

Haworth Fern

$1,180 – $2,280

0.7 in

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

Differences at a glance

Okamura Contessa IIHaworth Fern

Price: ¥243,650 – ¥377,410$1,180 – $2,280
Seat height: 434–544 mm (17.1–21.4 in)16.5–21.5 in (41.9–54.6 cm)
Seat depth: 400–450 mm (15.7–17.7 in)15.5–18.5 in (39.4–47 cm)
Load capacity: 300 lb (136 kg)350 lb (158.8 kg); 325 lb (147.4 kg)
Recline: Ankle-tilt reclining; recline angle 26°Synchronized 3-point tilt; 5-position back stop from upright to reclined; optional 5° forward tilt
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)Optional 4D arms (up/down, side to side, front/back, pivot); also fixed, height-adjustable, armless
Headrest: Options: large fixed headrest or small adjustable headrest (up/down, front/back, swivel)Optional
Lumbar support: Optional lumbar support with 60 mm height adjustment (can be retrofitted) (2.4 in)Built-in lumbar support; optional height-adjustable lumbar (3.5 in range)
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 pads12 year warranty

From 2 Okamura Contessa II and 87 Haworth Fern 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 Okamura Contessa II as an option and the Haworth Fern as an option.

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Okamura Contessa II, and back support for the Haworth Fern, based on review summaries.