Steelcase Karman vs Itoki Vertebra 03

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

Steelcase Karman

Steelcase

Steelcase Karman

$1,199 – $1,543

VS
Itoki Vertebra 03

Itoki

Itoki Vertebra 03

¥119,350

≈ $760

3.4 lb

lighter: Itoki Vertebra 03 weighs less than Steelcase Karman (official specs)

Differences at a glance

Steelcase KarmanItoki Vertebra 03
Price
$1,199 – $1,543¥119,350
Seat height
15.625–20 in (39.7–50.8 cm)425–540 mm (16.7-21.3 in)
Recline
Comfort dial supports four recline positionsSeat slides forward and tilts up to 10° pivoting at the arms, then a further 15°
Warranty
Steelcase Limited Lifetime WarrantyStructure 3 years (mechanisms and moving parts 2 years, exterior and surface finish 1 year)

What users mention

From 7 Steelcase Karman and 1 Itoki Vertebra 03 user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

  • Comfort

    Steelcase Karman17 mentions
    Itoki Vertebra 031 mention

  • Seat

    Steelcase Karman12 mentions
    Itoki Vertebra 032 mentions

  • Design

    Steelcase Karman11 mentions
    Itoki Vertebra 033 mentions

  • Breathability

    Steelcase Karman12 mentions
    Itoki Vertebra 030 mentions

  • Build quality

    Steelcase Karman8 mentions
    Itoki Vertebra 031 mention

  • Adjustability

    Steelcase Karman7 mentions
    Itoki Vertebra 031 mention

Questions

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Steelcase Karman, and design for the Itoki Vertebra 03, based on review summaries.

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