Okamura Contessa II vs Herman Miller Cosm Low Back
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Herman Miller
Herman Miller Cosm Low Back
$1,345 – $1,820
2.3 in
more seat-height adjustment on Herman Miller Cosm Low Back than Okamura Contessa II (official specs)
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Okamura Contessa II Spec Guide, Global (BIFMA, mm), January 2026 ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Cosm Specs - Herman Miller ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Contessa II | Okamura global (okamura.com, Asia Pacific English) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Low-Back Cosm Chair - Herman Miller Store ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Okamura Global General Warranty Statement (excludes Japan) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- OKAMURA Lifestyle Store (Japan) (price) ↗Checked Oct 11, 2026
- US Herman Miller Store (price) ↗Checked Oct 11, 2026
Okamura Contessa IIHerman Miller Cosm Low Back
- Price
- ¥243,650 – ¥377,410$1,345 – $1,820
- Seat height
- 434–544 mm (17.1–21.4 in)14.8–21.4 in (37.6–54.4 cm)
- Seat depth
- 400–450 mm (15.7–17.7 in)15.9 in (40.4 cm)
- Load capacity
- 300 lb (136 kg)350 lb (158.8 kg)
- 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)Leaf Arms; Height-Adjustable Arms; Fixed Arms; No Arms; Arm Height: 7.3–11.7"
- 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, 3-shift warranty, with limited exceptions
What users mention
From 2 Okamura Contessa II and 3 Herman Miller Cosm Low Back user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.
Comfort
Okamura Contessa II7 mentionsHerman Miller Cosm Low Back7 mentionsPrice and value
Okamura Contessa II6 mentionsHerman Miller Cosm Low Back5 mentionsRecline and tilt
Okamura Contessa II2 mentionsHerman Miller Cosm Low Back9 mentionsBack support
Okamura Contessa II7 mentionsHerman Miller Cosm Low Back3 mentionsAdjustability
Okamura Contessa II5 mentionsHerman Miller Cosm Low Back5 mentionsSize and fit
Okamura Contessa II4 mentionsHerman Miller Cosm Low Back6 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?
Comfort for the Okamura Contessa II, and recline and tilt for the Herman Miller Cosm Low Back, based on review summaries.
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