UPLIFT Vert vs Okamura Contessa II
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
50 lb
higher rated load for Okamura Contessa II than UPLIFT Vert (official specs)
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Vert Ergonomic Office Chair CHR458 Specifications (SP-CHR458-2.3) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Okamura Contessa II Spec Guide, Global (BIFMA, mm), January 2026 ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Contessa II | Okamura global (okamura.com, Asia Pacific English) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Okamura Japan product page: Contessa Seconda (Japanese) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Vert Ergonomic Chair with Headrest by UPLIFT Desk ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Okamura Global General Warranty Statement (excludes Japan) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- OKAMURA Lifestyle Store (Japan) (price) ↗Checked Oct 11, 2026
UPLIFT VertOkamura Contessa II
- Price
- $399¥243,650 – ¥377,410
- Seat height
- 15.7" to 19.7" H434–544 mm (17.1–21.4 in)
- Seat depth
- Usable seat depth 17.3" to 19.7" D400–450 mm (15.7–17.7 in)
- Load capacity
- 250 lb (≈ 113 kg)300 lb (136 kg)
- Recline
- 3° positive to 23° positive; back tilt tension adjust AutomaticAnkle-tilt reclining; recline angle 26°
- Arms
- Arm adjustment range 4" (height adjustable armrests)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)
- Lumbar support
- Lumbar support height (1.3" range)Optional lumbar support with 60 mm height adjustment (can be retrofitted) (2.4 in)
- Warranty
- 15 year warranty on all UPLIFT Desk products10 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 UPLIFT Vert and 2 Okamura Contessa II user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.
Seat
UPLIFT Vert4 mentionsOkamura Contessa II7 mentionsAdjustability
UPLIFT Vert5 mentionsOkamura Contessa II5 mentionsBack support
UPLIFT Vert3 mentionsOkamura Contessa II7 mentionsBreathability
UPLIFT Vert2 mentionsOkamura Contessa II7 mentionsSize and fit
UPLIFT Vert4 mentionsOkamura Contessa II4 mentionsBuild quality
UPLIFT Vert3 mentionsOkamura Contessa II5 mentions
Questions
Which has a higher weight capacity?
The Okamura Contessa II, rated for 300 lb versus 250 lb for the UPLIFT Vert.
What do owners mention most?
Adjustability for the UPLIFT Vert, and comfort for the Okamura Contessa II, based on review summaries.
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