Okamura Sylphy vs Okamura Contessa II
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
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Differences at a glance
Sources
- Sylphy | Office | Product information | Okamura Corporation ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Okamura Japan product page: Contessa Seconda (Japanese) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Okamura Contessa II Spec Guide, Global (BIFMA, mm), January 2026 ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Okamura office seating safety and warranty periods (updated Jan 28, 2026) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Okamura Global General Warranty Statement (excludes Japan) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- OKAMURA Lifestyle Store (Japan) (price) ↗Checked Oct 11, 2026
- OKAMURA Lifestyle Store (Japan) (price) ↗Checked Oct 11, 2026
Okamura SylphyOkamura Contessa II
- Price
- From ¥106,040¥243,650 – ¥377,410
- Recline
- Back-seat synchro recline with forward tilt: 23° upright to reclined, 10° upright to forward; locks in 4 positionsAnkle-tilt reclining; recline angle 26°
- Arms
- Adjustable arms: 100 mm height; arm pad 50 mm front-back, 20° inward, 20° outward4D 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)
- Headrest
- Adjustable headrest: 100 mm height, 35° angleOptions: large fixed headrest or small adjustable headrest (up/down, front/back, swivel)
- Lumbar support
- Lumbar support (mesh back): height adjusts over 60 mmOptional lumbar support with 60 mm height adjustment (can be retrofitted) (2.4 in)
- Warranty
- Structure 8 years (purchases from Jan 5, 2021); mechanisms and moving parts 2 years; exterior and surface finish 1 year10 years: structural components, including mechanisms and adjustable arms; 5 years: casters, gas cylinder, adjustment levers; 2 years: coating finish, mesh and fabric, cushions, arm pads
What users mention
From 2 Okamura Sylphy and 2 Okamura Contessa II user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.
Comfort
Okamura Sylphy4 mentionsOkamura Contessa II7 mentionsPrice and value
Okamura Sylphy4 mentionsOkamura Contessa II6 mentionsBack support
Okamura Sylphy2 mentionsOkamura Contessa II7 mentionsBuild quality
Okamura Sylphy3 mentionsOkamura Contessa II5 mentionsBreathability
Okamura Sylphy1 mentionOkamura Contessa II7 mentionsSeat
Okamura Sylphy1 mentionOkamura Contessa II7 mentions
Questions
Which has a headrest?
Both: the Okamura Sylphy as standard and the Okamura Contessa II as an option.
What do owners mention most?
Comfort for the Okamura Sylphy, and comfort for the Okamura Contessa II, based on review summaries.
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- Okamura Sylphy vs Herman Miller Aeron Arms: Adjustable arms: 100 mm height on Okamura Sylphy; Arm height 7.5–11.5 in on Herman Miller Aeron.
- Okamura Sylphy vs Steelcase Gesture Arms: Adjustable arms: 100 mm height on Okamura Sylphy; Width 10.25–22.5 in between arms on Steelcase Gesture.
- 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.



