Steelcase Karman 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 Karman

$1,199 – $1,543

Okamura

Okamura Contessa II

¥243,650 – ¥377,410

≈ $1,530 – $2,380

50 lb

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

Differences at a glance

Steelcase KarmanOkamura Contessa II

Price: $1,199 – $1,543¥243,650 – ¥377,410
Seat height: 15.625–20 in (39.7–50.8 cm)434–544 mm (17.1–21.4 in)
Seat depth: Fixed seat depth (no number given)400–450 mm (15.7–17.7 in)
Load capacity: 350 lb (158.8 kg)300 lb (136 kg)
Recline: Comfort dial supports four recline positionsAnkle-tilt reclining; recline angle 26°
Arms: 4D arms or armless; 4D ARM: raise up and down, pivot in and out, shift in all directions4D 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: No headrest option; High Back version has an adjustable neck support pillowOptions: large fixed headrest or small adjustable headrest (up/down, front/back, swivel)
Lumbar support: Optional lumbar supportOptional lumbar support with 60 mm height adjustment (can be retrofitted) (2.4 in)
Warranty: Steelcase Limited Lifetime Warranty10 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 7 Steelcase Karman 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 Karman, rated for 350 lb versus 300 lb for the Okamura Contessa II.

Which has a headrest?

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

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Steelcase Karman, and comfort for the Okamura Contessa II, based on review summaries.