Okamura Contessa II vs Steelcase Think V2
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
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Steelcase
Steelcase Think V2
$1,199 – $1,681
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Okamura Contessa II Spec Guide, Global (BIFMA, mm), January 2026 ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Understanding and Specifying Think 465 Series Work Chairs (Steelcase Seating Specification Guide, February 2022; hosted on my.steelcase.com) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Contessa II | Okamura global (okamura.com, Asia Pacific English) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Steelcase Think cut sheet (Item #23-0000070 07/24) ↗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
- US Steelcase Store (price) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
Okamura Contessa IISteelcase Think V2
- Price
- ¥243,650 – ¥377,410$1,199 – $1,681
- Seat height
- 434–544 mm (17.1–21.4 in)16.5–21.5 in (41.9-54.6 cm); 18–25 in (45.7-63.5 cm)
- Seat depth
- 400–450 mm (15.7–17.7 in)15.5" to 18" (seat depth adjusts 2.5")
- Load capacity
- 300 lb (136 kg)400 lb (181.4 kg)
- Recline
- Ankle-tilt reclining; recline angle 26°Weight-activated synchro tilt; comfort dial with four settings: upright back lock, mid-back stop, boost setting and weight-activated full recline
- 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)4D arms, height-adjustable arms, fixed arms or armless
- Headrest
- Options: large fixed headrest or small adjustable headrest (up/down, front/back, swivel)Optional headrest adjusts vertically to support head and neck
- Lumbar support
- Optional lumbar support with 60 mm height adjustment (can be retrofitted) (2.4 in)Adjustable lumbar with embedded spring energy comes standard
- 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 padsLimited Lifetime; 12-year, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor
What users mention
From 2 Okamura Contessa II and 8 Steelcase Think V2 user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.
Comfort
Okamura Contessa II7 mentionsSteelcase Think V27 mentionsBack support
Okamura Contessa II7 mentionsSteelcase Think V24 mentionsPrice and value
Okamura Contessa II6 mentionsSteelcase Think V24 mentionsAdjustability
Okamura Contessa II5 mentionsSteelcase Think V25 mentionsSize and fit
Okamura Contessa II4 mentionsSteelcase Think V25 mentionsSeat
Okamura Contessa II7 mentionsSteelcase Think V21 mention
Questions
Which has a headrest?
Both: the Okamura Contessa II as an option and the Steelcase Think V2 as an option.
What do owners mention most?
Comfort for the Okamura Contessa II, and comfort for the Steelcase Think V2, based on review summaries.
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- Okamura Contessa II vs Steelcase Gesture Arms: 4D arm or fixed arm on Okamura Contessa II; Width 10.25–22.5 in between arms on Steelcase Gesture.
- Okamura Contessa II vs Herman Miller Aeron Arms: 4D arm or fixed arm on Okamura Contessa II; Arm height 7.5–11.5 in on Herman Miller Aeron.
- Okamura Contessa II vs Steelcase Leap V2 Load capacity: 300 lb on Okamura Contessa II; 400 lb on Steelcase Leap V2.
- Okamura Contessa II vs Herman Miller Cosm High Back Arms: 4D arm or fixed arm on Okamura Contessa II; Leaf Arms on Herman Miller Cosm High Back.
- Steelcase Think V2 vs Herman Miller Aeron Load capacity: 400 lb on Steelcase Think V2; 300 / 350 / 400 lb on Herman Miller Aeron.
- Steelcase Think V2 vs Steelcase Gesture Steelcase Think V2 lists at $1,199 – $1,681; Steelcase Gesture at $1,599 – $2,560 (official stores).

