Okamura Contessa II vs Haworth Very Task
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Okamura Contessa II Spec Guide, Global (BIFMA, mm), January 2026 ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Very Office Chair – Haworth Store (Dimensions) ↗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
- Very Office Chair Product Sheet (Haworth, 12.25) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Okamura Global General Warranty Statement (excludes Japan) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- OKAMURA Lifestyle Store (Japan) (price) ↗Checked Oct 11, 2026
Okamura Contessa IIHaworth Very Task
- Price
- ¥243,650 – ¥377,410$905
- Seat height
- 434–544 mm (17.1–21.4 in)16–21 in (40.6–53.3 cm)
- Seat depth
- 400–450 mm (15.7–17.7 in)16–19 in (40.6–48.3 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; back lock secures the seat back in an upright position; 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)Choose from 4D, height-adjustable, or fixed arms
- Headrest
- Options: large fixed headrest or small adjustable headrest (up/down, front/back, swivel)Optional headrest
- Lumbar support
- Optional lumbar support with 60 mm height adjustment (can be retrofitted) (2.4 in)Patented asymmetrical adjustable lumbar
- 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
What users mention
From 2 Okamura Contessa II and 3 Haworth Very Task user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.
Comfort
Okamura Contessa II7 mentionsHaworth Very Task3 mentionsBack support
Okamura Contessa II7 mentionsHaworth Very Task1 mentionBreathability
Okamura Contessa II7 mentionsHaworth Very Task1 mentionBuild quality
Okamura Contessa II5 mentionsHaworth Very Task3 mentionsSeat
Okamura Contessa II7 mentionsHaworth Very Task0 mentionsPrice and value
Okamura Contessa II6 mentionsHaworth Very Task1 mention
Questions
Which has a headrest?
Both: the Okamura Contessa II as an option and the Haworth Very Task as an option.
What do owners mention most?
Comfort for the Okamura Contessa II, and comfort for the Haworth Very Task, based on review summaries.
Okamura Contessa II: specs, reviews, where to buy →Haworth Very Task: specs, reviews, where to buy →
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