Okamura Contessa II vs KI Altus
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
- Altus Seating Price List, KI ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Contessa II | Okamura global (okamura.com, Asia Pacific English) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Altus Task Chair product page, KI ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Okamura Japan product page: Contessa Seconda (Japanese) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Okamura Global General Warranty Statement (excludes Japan) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- OKAMURA Lifestyle Store (Japan) (price) ↗Checked Oct 11, 2026
Okamura Contessa IIKI Altus
- Price
- ¥243,650 – ¥377,410$881 – $1,516
- Seat height
- 434–544 mm (17.1–21.4 in)17–21.75 in (43.2–55.2 cm); 16.25–20.75 in (41.3–52.7 cm)
- Seat depth
- 400–450 mm (15.7–17.7 in)17.25–19.75 in (43.8–50.2 cm); 15.5–18 in (39.4–45.7 cm)
- Load capacity
- 300 lb (136 kg)supports up to 400 pounds
- 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)Adjustable arms, fixed arms, or armless
- Headrest
- Options: large fixed headrest or small adjustable headrest (up/down, front/back, swivel)Headrest available (Mesh Task / Fabric Task Headrest Adjustable Armchair)
- Lumbar support
- Optional lumbar support with 60 mm height adjustment (can be retrofitted) (2.4 in)Mesh chair: optional adjustable lumbar (height and depth); fabric chair: automatic lumbar support
- 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 padsLifetime
Questions
Which has a headrest?
Both: the Okamura Contessa II as an option and the KI Altus as standard.
What do owners mention most?
Comfort for the Okamura Contessa II, and back support for the KI Altus, based on review summaries.
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