Updated October 17, 2026 · HabitatCue Editorial Team
COLAMY vs ProtoArc
COLAMY
ProtoArc
Higher score in this comparison
COLAMY vs ProtoArc: the differences
| Compare | COLAMYReviewVisitVisit | ProtoArcReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €199.99 | $139.99 |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 to 10 yearsHigher |
| In-home trial | 0 days | 30 daysHigher |
| Maximum user weight (kg) | 136Higher | 127 |
| Markets | AT, BE, BG, HR, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SI, ES, SE | US, CA, GB, DE, FR, IT, ES, JP |
Same on both: Delivery time (weeks) (0), Return window (30 days), Assembly included (No), Free delivery (Yes).
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Key differences
- ProtoArc scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.9.
- Warranty is higher at ProtoArc: 3 to 10 years vs 3 years.
- In-home trial is higher at ProtoArc: 30 days vs 0 days.
- Maximum user weight (kg) is higher at COLAMY: 136 vs 127.
- Support channels: only ProtoArc offers Chat.
- Founded is lower at COLAMY: 2019 vs 2021.
- COLAMY is available in 21 more countries.
- Products: only COLAMY offers Dining, Armchairs.
- Products: only ProtoArc offers Standing desks.
- Materials: only COLAMY offers Velvet, Wood.
Our verdict on each
COLAMY
COLAMY sells direct from an entity registered in Germany, with chairs from €199.99, free delivery and a 3 year warranty. It suits buyers who know the chair they want, would rather order online than visit a showroom, and want a home office set up quickly.
ProtoArc
ProtoArc suits buyers who want a focused pair of home office products, a chair and a standing desk, to test at home before deciding. Entry price of $139.99 with a warranty of 3 to 10 years gives more cover than the price suggests, and delivery sits at the fast end.
Score breakdown
| Area | COLAMY | ProtoArc |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.2Price from €199.99 with free delivery and a €0 threshold, so nothing extra is added at checkout. | 9.4HigherCost scores 9.4, helped by a $139.99 entry price and a warranty of 3 to 10 years behind it. |
| Offer | 8.9Delivery of 0 weeks, 30 day returns and a 3 year warranty, a tight package for home office buyers. | 9.1HigherOffer scores 9.1, with 30 days to return and 30 days at home. |
| Trust | 8.2HigherA registered entity in DE founded in 2019, with support on email, phone and help centre including a help centre. | 8.0Trust scores 8, with 3 to 10 years of cover and support on email, chat and phone. |
Licences and countries
| Country | COLAMY | ProtoArc |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Germany | United States |
Available in 1 country for both. Additional countries for COLAMY: 24. Additional countries for ProtoArc: 3.
How they place
| Ranking | COLAMY | ProtoArc |
|---|---|---|
| Office and gaming chairs | 2 of 93 | 7 of 93 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | COLAMY | ProtoArc |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Office chairs, Dining, Armchairs | Office chairs, Standing desks |
| Materials | Fabric, Velvet, Wood, AluminiumCovers more | Fabric, Aluminium |
| Legal entity | COLAMY GmbH | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | Germany | United States |
| Founded | 2019Lower | 2021 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Furniture and home stores
| Fact | COLAMY | ProtoArc |
|---|---|---|
| Departments | Furniture | Not confirmed |
| Free delivery threshold | €0 | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | COLAMY | ProtoArc | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery time (weeks) | 0below the median | 0below the median | 1 |
| Return window | 30 daysat the median | 30 daysat the median | 30 days |
| Warranty | 3 yearsbelow the median | 3 to 10 yearsabove the median | 5 years |
| In-home trial | 0 daysbelow the median | 30 daysat the median | 30 days |
| Maximum user weight (kg) | 136below the median | 127lowest quarter | 158.76 |
Median across 160 listed brands.
Pros and cons
COLAMY
Pros
- Priced from €199.99 with free delivery and a €0 threshold, so a single chair costs the same as a second one
- Delivery time of 0 weeks, which ranks 1 of 50 brands on speed
- 3 year warranty, level with the office chair category median of 3 years
Cons
- Assembly included is a no, so you put the chair together yourself and the €199.99 entry price covers the chair alone
- The range is office chairs, dining and armchairs, so anyone wanting a sofa or a bed looks at Dublino Moebel instead
- Warranty of 3 years is shorter than the longest terms in the office chair category
ProtoArc
Pros
- A trial of 30 days at home plus a returns window of 30 days, so a chair can be judged on a real desk.
- Warranty of 3 to 10 years, above the office chair median on the site at 3 years.
- Delivery of 0 weeks and free delivery, with ProtoArc ranking 1 of 50 brands on delivery weeks.
Cons
- Assembly included is no, so chairs and desks arrive in parts and the build time is yours.
- The range covers office chairs and standing desks, while Garvee covers sofas, sofa beds and armchairs for anyone furnishing more than a desk.
- An entry price of $139.99 places ProtoArc at 25 of 108 brands on price, so the cheapest chairs cost less.
Who each suits
COLAMY
Who it suits
- Home office buyers who know the chair type they want and would rather order online
- Anyone fitting out a study or spare room who values free delivery over a showroom visit
- Buyers in the markets COLAMY ships to who want a supplier based in Germany
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who want assembly built in, since assembly included is a no at COLAMY
- Bedding or sofa shoppers, who will find beds, bed frames and armchairs at CuddleCo
- People who want to try a chair at home first, since the in home trial period is 0 days
ProtoArc
Who it suits
- Anyone outfitting a single desk who wants a chair and a standing desk from the same brand, with 30 days at home to decide.
- Buyers who weigh cover length heavily, since the warranty runs 3 to 10 years across the range.
- Shoppers in the United States, CA and GB who would rather not add a shipping charge, since free delivery is yes.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone redoing a whole home: buerostuhl24 Bürostühle und Büromöbel lists office chairs, gaming chairs and standing desks, so seating, dining and outdoor pieces sit in one order.
- Buyers pairing a desk with home furniture: Dublino Moebel lists sofas, armchairs and beds, which leans toward sofas, beds and storage.
- Anyone who will not build a chair themselves, since assembly included is no. Garvee, covering sofas, sofa beds and armchairs, is the wider comparison for a mixed order.
Country by country
| Country | COLAMY | ProtoArc |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Belgium | Yes | No |
| Bulgaria | Yes | No |
| Canada | No | Yes |
| Croatia | Yes | No |
| Czechia | Yes | No |
| Denmark | Yes | No |
| Estonia | Yes | No |
8 of 28 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
COLAMY
How much does a COLAMY chair cost?+
Prices start at €199.99 for the range covering office chairs, dining and armchairs. Free delivery is included and the free delivery threshold is €0, so the price you see is the price you pay at checkout. There are no delivery fees and no minimum order value.
Is there a membership or a plan I have to renew?+
COLAMY sells individual pieces rather than subscriptions, so there is no introductory price that later turns into a renewal charge. You pay at the point of order, and the 3 year warranty runs alongside the piece rather than being tied to a plan.
ProtoArc
How much does a ProtoArc chair cost?+
Chairs and standing desks from ProtoArc start at $139.99. That is a purchase price, not a subscription, so the figure you see is the figure you pay and there is no renewal charge later. On price the brand sits at 25 of 108 brands, so cheaper options exist below it and dearer ones above.
How quickly do ProtoArc chairs arrive, and is delivery charged?+
Delivery is listed at 0 weeks, and free delivery is included, so no shipping charge is added at checkout. On delivery speed ProtoArc ranks 1 of 50 brands, which is the strongest measure in its favour and the reason to compare it early.