Contessa II

Timeless Office Seating
Okamura's flagship chair Contessa set the standard for seating in offices around the world in 2002.

In 2016, she was reborn as Contessa II.

It unites the flowing, organic lines and charm of the original with new engineering and functionality.

Contessa II is the evolution of an icon- for the workplace of today, and of tomorrow.

| Scenes

| Design

| Engineering

| Circular Model

| Line Up

| Options

| Color Options

| Color Simulator

| Function

| Instruction

| Sustainability

| Awards

Contessa II elevates the look and feel of any office environment.

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Timeless Design

An Iconic and Enduring Office Chair

Leading furniture manufacturer, Okamura, joined forces with Turin-based design firm, ITALDESIGN in 2000, to create a world class office chair. Two years later, Contessa emerged, an instant classic. Contessa's form celebrates contrast. The sheer, transparent tension of stretched mesh across the seat and back provides an elegant counterpoint to the sleek, industrial weight of the aluminum frame. Iconic and enduring looks, with outstanding ergonomic functionality, have ensured this task chair quickly earned global acclaim. For the past 20 years, Contessa has remained a favorite in office seating.

Impeccable

Fit & Comfort

Ultimate Comfort,

Fine-tuned for Each Individual

Impeccable

Fit & Comfort

Ultimate Comfort,

Fine-tuned for Each Individual

The perfect fit.

In order to use by the workers around the world, the strength and the durability of Contessa II have been drastically upgraded while the design is unchanged. Ensure that the world-class strength can be used by small build people and also large build people.

Choice of Expression

High quality mesh with fine texture and color selection that match variety of spaces.

The color phase and the tone of the mesh color have been changed with the trend. Total 13 colors can be chosen.

The Industrial Design Division of Italdesign, headquartered in Moncalieri, Torino – Italy, was established in 1981 and today is one of the most renowned and leading organizations in the industrial and transportation design fields on a worldwide level. Acclaimed for its proclivity in all-round functional design, Italdesign’s projects range from automobiles to pieces of furniture, from tires to watches and home appliances.

Unveiled at Cologne’s 2002 International Furniture Fair, Contessa became an
instant global star for Okamura. 20 years on, this highly acclaimed office chair’s
popularity has not faded.

*Due to overwhelming popularity, the Contessa 20th Anniversary model was sold out in August 2024. Thank you very much for your support.

A classic, re-imagined.

Four design principles led the upgrade of this iconic chair.

A classic, re-imagined.

Four design principles led the upgrade of this iconic chair.

Engineered for modern offices

Built to new strength standards, to meet the requirements of today’s task chairs.

Personal comfort

Okamura leverages its world-renowned technology for comfort and a superb fit to

every body.

Engineered for modern offices

Built to new strength standards, to meet the requirements of today’s task chairs.

Personal comfort

Okamura leverages its world-renowned technology for comfort and a superb fit to every body.

New colors and frame options

Available in an exciting industry-leading yet refined palette.

A white frame option is also newly available.

Extended line up for any space

The full range of Contessa II caters to conference rooms, meeting areas, touch-downs, and task applications.

New colors and frame options

Available in an exciting industry-leading yet refined palette.

A white frame option is also newly available.

Extended line up for any space

The full range of Contessa Seconda caters to conference rooms, meeting areas, touch-downs, and task applications.

*This version will be available in 2024.

Sustainable model made of environmentally friendly materials used in key components to ensure longevity and popularity among many generations of consumers.

Challenge to marine plastic waste in Japan

We hope to reduce the number of fishing nets that end up in the sea in Japan, so that the rich natural environment of the Japanese sea can remain beautiful forever.

Re:net

Fabric recycled from used fishing nets

Re:net is the same price range as conventional standard fabrics. It has been adopted as the standard fabric for various products such as office seating and lounge chairs.

Backrest Mesh

Recycled PET mesh

Used plastic bottles are recycled into a fiber to make our own strong and sustainable mesh.

Backrest Mesh

Recycled PET mesh

Used plastic bottles are recycled into a fiber to make our own strong and sustainable mesh.

Frame & Inner Shell

Recycled PET mesh

Used plastic bottles are recycled into a fiber to make our own strong and sustainable mesh.

Frame &

Inner Shell

Recycled PET mesh

Used plastic bottles are recycled into a fiber to make our own strong and sustainable mesh.

*This version will be available in 2024.

Chair Types

5-star Swivel

4-star Auto-return

Stool

4-leg with Caster

Cantilever

Upholstery Types

Mesh Backrest

Mesh Seat

Mesh Backrest

Fabric Seat

Mesh Backrest

Leather Seat

Leather Backrest

Leather Seat

Color options for frame and body

Frame: Polished

Body: White

Frame: Polished

Body: Black

Frame: Silver

Body: Gray

Frame: Silver

Body: Black

Frame: Black

Body: Black

Armrest Types

Adjustable Armrest

　Fixed Armrest

Armpad Types

　Regular Armpad

Leather Armpad

*For Model with Leather Backrest

Adjustable Headrest

An adjustable headrest option can be adjusted by height, depth, and angle, to create the perfect neck support.

Fixed Headrest

Large, fixed headrest is elegant and wide, providing neck support especially while reclining.

Coat Hanger

Hanger is retro-fittable and compatible with both types of headrests.

Lumbar Support

Lumbar support — available for retro-fit — is height adjustable for greater comfort (stroke 60mm).

Mesh

for Backrest

Mesh for Seat

Fabric for Seat

Leather for

Seat & Backrest

Design Your Own

Ergonomic Support

We created a chair that supports a reclined posture, in order to help you relax as you work

Luxury evolved.

So has Contessa.

Flexible Frame

The backrest frame has been streamlined to create a slimmer aesthetic, with an increased flexibility that gently follows the natural movement of the body — without any sacrifice of support.using the lever in the right armrest.

For added stability, the mesh seat frame is now constructed in a one-piece ring structure with soft edges, ensuring improved weight-distribution and comfort.

Luxury evolved. So has Contessa.

Flexible Frame

For added stability, the mesh seat frame is now constructed in a one-piece ring structure with soft edges, ensuring improved weight-distribution and comfort.

Luxury evolved.

So has Contessa.

Flexible Frame

For added stability, the mesh seat frame is now constructed in a one-piece ring structure with soft edges, ensuring improved weight-distribution and comfort.

High quality mesh with fine texture

Original Development Mesh Material

Using mesh with durability and fine texture that made by the combination of two types of thread with both flexibility and strength.

Inner Frame Structure

The Backrest frame has been streamlined to create a slimmer aesthetic, with an increased flexibility that gently follows the natural movement of the body ━━ without any sacrifice of support.

Seat Frame

With the ring structure of the seat frame, the force of impact that produced while sit down can be absorbed. And the sense of holding can be felt by the softly changeable seat frame.

Multiple Density Cushion

Three types of urethane with different density are employed to form the cushion. A soft cushion is used at the front of the seat so as not to compress the thighs, and a hard cushion is used at the rear for firm support.

Highest Grade of Operability.

Smart Operation

Adjust your entire seating experience with a touch of your fingertips. Lock and unlock the backrest, alternating between a free recline and one of five pre-set tension gradations — all using a lever in the left armrest. Adjust the chair height, within a range of 435 to 545 mm, using a lever in the right armrest.

Ankle-Tilt Reclining

An ankle-tilt mechanism enables anyone to find his or her most comfortable reclining position. Using the ankle as a pivot point, this mechanism moves in sync with the seat, for greater support ━ stimulating variation in posture and relaxation, with uninterrupted comfort.

Smart Operation

Ankle-tilt Reclining

Smart Operation

Ankle-Tilt Reclining

Reclining Adjustment

Lock and unlock the backrest, alternating between a free recline and one of five pre-set tension gradations, all using the lever in the left armrest.

Seat Height Adjustment

Adjust the chair height, within a range of 435 to 545 mm, using the lever in the right armrest.

Reclining Tension Adjustment

Choose from four tension adjustment pre-sets to suit any body shape and posture — all from a dial under the seat.

Seat Depth Adjustment

Adjustment of the seat’s depth, within a range of 50mm, is available using the levers beneath the seat.

Adjustable Arms

Adjustable arms can be adjusted in four dimensions: height, depth, width, and angle — enabling the most comfortable elbow support for the various tasks at hand.