Okamura Contessa II vs Knoll Life Chair

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

Knoll

Knoll Life Chair

From $1,947

Differences at a glance

Okamura Contessa IIKnoll Life Chair

Price: ¥243,650 – ¥377,410From $1,947
Seat height: 434–544 mm (17.1–21.4 in)16.5–21.75 in (42-55 cm); 17" – 22.25"; 17.25–22.5 in (44-57 cm); 15.5" – 19.25"
Seat depth: 400–450 mm (15.7–17.7 in)15–19 in (38-48 cm)
Recline: Ankle-tilt reclining; recline angle 26°Angle Between Seat and Back 95° - 119°; Tilt Range of Back 24°
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)Arms available in fixed height, height-adjustable or high performance; high performance arms adjust 2.5" in armpad width (1.25" per side) and 3" armpad fore/aft movement; Arm Height from Floor 23.25" - 32.75" (height adjustable / high performance); 26.24" – 31.25" (fixed arm)
Headrest: Options: large fixed headrest or small adjustable headrest (up/down, front/back, swivel)Optional headrest measures 9"W x 6" - 9"H
Lumbar support: Optional lumbar support with 60 mm height adjustment (can be retrofitted) (2.4 in)Lumbar Support (Fixed) 7.5"; optional height adjustable lumbar (Exceeds 5.5" - 9.8"), 11.5" x 5.5"
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 padsStructural components: 12 Years; Upholstery, textiles, leathers, finishes: 3 Years

From 2 Okamura Contessa II and 4 Knoll Life Chair user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which has a headrest?

Both: the Okamura Contessa II as an option and the Knoll Life Chair as an option.

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Okamura Contessa II, and design for the Knoll Life Chair, based on review summaries.