Steelcase Amia vs Okamura Contessa II

Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.

Steelcase

Steelcase Amia

$1,099 – $1,511

Okamura

Okamura Contessa II

¥243,650 – ¥377,410

≈ $1,530 – $2,380

100 lb

higher rated load for Steelcase Amia than Okamura Contessa II (official specs)

Differences at a glance

Steelcase AmiaOkamura Contessa II

Price: $1,099 – $1,511¥243,650 – ¥377,410
Seat height: 16–21 in434–544 mm (17.1–21.4 in)
Seat depth: 15.5–18.5 in (functional, 3 in adjustment); seat depth 18.5 in400–450 mm (15.7–17.7 in)
Load capacity: 400 lb (181.4 kg)300 lb (136 kg)
Recline: Seat-to-back angle 100°–120°Ankle-tilt reclining; recline angle 26°
Arms: Standard 4-dimensional arm support; options: height-adjustable arms, armless4D 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: None listed among official optionsOptions: large fixed headrest or small adjustable headrest (up/down, front/back, swivel)
Lumbar support: Standard height-adjustable lumbar included with Amia and Amia Air with 3D Microknit backOptional lumbar support with 60 mm height adjustment (can be retrofitted) (2.4 in)
Warranty: Steelcase Limited Lifetime Warranty – 12 years, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor10 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

From 67 Steelcase Amia and 2 Okamura Contessa II user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which has a higher weight capacity?

The Steelcase Amia, rated for 400 lb versus 300 lb for the Okamura Contessa II.

Which has a headrest?

Only the Okamura Contessa II (as an option); the Steelcase Amia does not offer one.

What do owners mention most?

Price and value for the Steelcase Amia, and comfort for the Okamura Contessa II, based on review summaries.