Okamura Contessa II vs Humanscale Liberty

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

Humanscale

Humanscale Liberty

$1,613 – $2,326

100 lb

higher rated load for Humanscale Liberty than Okamura Contessa II (official specs)

Differences at a glance

Okamura Contessa IIHumanscale Liberty

Price: ¥243,650 – ¥377,410$1,613 – $2,326
Seat height: 434–544 mm (17.1–21.4 in)16.6–20.9 in (42.2–53.1 cm)
Seat depth: 400–450 mm (15.7–17.7 in)16.5–18.75 in (41.9–47.6 cm)
Load capacity: 300 lb (136 kg)400 lb (181.4 kg)
Recline: Ankle-tilt reclining; recline angle 26°Self-Adjusting Recline: no tension springs, no recline locks
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)Options: Fixed Duron Arms, Adjustable Duron Arms, Advanced Duron Arms, Armless, Fixed Duron Gel Arms
Lumbar support: Optional lumbar support with 60 mm height adjustment (can be retrofitted) (2.4 in)Self-adjusting lumbar support; no external lumbar devices
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 pads15 Years; Fabric/Cushions/Arm Pads/Casters: 5 Years

From 2 Okamura Contessa II and 7 Humanscale Liberty user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which has a higher weight capacity?

The Humanscale Liberty, rated for 400 lb versus 300 lb for the Okamura Contessa II.

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Okamura Contessa II, and comfort for the Humanscale Liberty, based on review summaries.