Leaders who are shaping the future of business in creative ways. New workplaces, new food sources, new medicine--even an entirely new economic system. And now, each Aeron chair will contain the equivalent of up to plastic water bottles, as the company is using as much as 2. And depending on the color of the chair, there may be as little as half a pound of ocean plastic inside.
Herman Miller projects these updates to the Aeron line can save tons of plastic from ending up in oceans each year the equivalent of 15 million plastic water bottles. Most notably, Adidas began experimenting with these plastics in its Parley running shoes, which debuted as an experiment in This year, Adidas will sell 17 million pairs of shoes with ocean-bound plastics inside, proving that the idea can scale.
Herman Miller produces many components of its chair by melting down plastic pellets, and firing this goop into injection molds. And you can actually see these differences in reclaimed plastics with your own eyes on the production line in color, shape, and texture. Mutant parts came off the line as a result. Herman Miller offers a 30 day return policy on the Aeron. If you wish to return your chair, Herman Miller will cover the costs of the return shipment and will give you a full refund.
It is recommended that you use the original packaging, but Herman Miller will still work with you on a return if you do not have it. Herman Miller includes a 12 year warranty on the Aeron chair. There are no parts on the chair that are excluded from the 12 year period. The size A version is covered for lbs. Sizes B and C are covered for people up to lbs. If a chair needs to be repaired, the costs will be covered by Herman Miller.
Shop BTOD. I would recommend having someone available to help you carry the box into your office. Herman Miller designed the box with some handles cut into the sides.
This will make it easier to move if you do not have anyone to help you. The Aeron is packaged with a minimal amount of cardboard inside the box. It also lacks foam that you will find with a lot of other office chairs. The entire chair is inside a plastic bag to help keep it from getting dirty. Overall, the chair is well packaged so there is very little chance for damage.
The Aeron arrived at our location fully assembled. The box is designed so that you can open it from the side, which makes it easy to roll the chair out. You do not have to cut the box open, or tip it over. You can simply cut the tape on one flap, slide the chair out, and it is ready for use. There was a lot of thought put into the build on the Aeron. Everything about the build on the Aeron is top of the line.
It is made in the USA with high quality components throughout. All of the plastic used is good quality and the mesh upholstery is the nicest I have seen on a chair. Almost every part on the Aeron was designed and made specifically for the Aeron.
This is not a chair that was pieced together with generic parts that are used for numerous different chair models. The fit and finish on the Aeron are top notch.
All the parts go together perfectly. They do not wiggle or show awkward gaps. The chair fits together nicely and has a clean design. The scope of users category focuses on the size range of people that can comfortably fit into a chair. The Aeron is a weird chair when looking at scope of users because it comes in three different sizes. This is both a big negative and a big positive.
Other high-end chairs aim to fit the 95 th percentile of people in one chair. Having a chair that can accommodate the 95 th percentile makes it a good option for areas that chairs will be shared and used by different people. The big downside with the Aeron having three sizes is that none of the sizes will fit the 95 th percentile.
This means that if you are ordering chairs for an entire office, you will need to get different sizes, depending on the people that will be sitting in the chair. The upside to having three different chair sizes is that the Aeron can fit the 1 st th percentile. Almost anyone can order the Aeron in a size that will be a comfortable fit. Below, I will break down the height and weight recommendations for each chair size. The seat comfort on the Aeron is going to be a love it or hate it type of feeling.
The 8Z Pellicle mesh has good flexibility and is soft to the touch. It is meant to provide a feeling that you are floating. The sitting experience on the Aeron is quite firm though.
Some people like the way a firm seat feels but others do not. This can be a limiting factor with your range of motion in the chair. The seat frame can also be an issue because there are times that you can feel the frame, which is uncomfortable. The Aeron does not have seat depth adjustment, so you are not able to move the front of the seat frame to a more comfortable location. Our office did not love the seat comfort on the Aeron. The back flares out at the top and has a large natural curve for lumbar support.
It feels natural to use the entire backrest on the Aeron, whether you are fully upright or reclining. The mesh is also nice because it is breathable. There is no overheating or sweating like you may find on some other chair models.
The backrest on the Aeron comes in three different options. The PostureFit SL provides more support to specific areas of the lower back and it can also be adjusted to ensure that it fits you properly. The chair we tested featured the PostureFit SL system so we cannot comment on the back comfort for the other two options. We did have a good experience with the PostureFit SL lumbar system though.
It currently holds a top-five back comfort score out of all the chairs we have tested. The arms on the Aeron are attached to the backrest and therefore move with you when you recline the back.
This helps to keep your arms in a comfortable posture no matter the position you are in. The arms come in a few different options.
The first thing to consider is how much adjustability you would like. You can choose between stationary arms, height adjustable arms or fully adjustable arms. We opted for the fully adjustable arms, which gives you height adjustment, arm pad depth adjustment and pivoting arm pads. The 3-dimensional arms are not as adjustable as some of the other chairs we have tested but they are adjustable enough to offer good customization with a variety of different arm positions.
Your second choice with the arms is to go with the standard arm pads or the leather arm pads. We chose to go with the standard arm pads, and we were not disappointed. The standard arm pads are made from polyurethane foam and are soft to the touch. The arm pad comfort on the Aeron was a big hit in our office. The Aeron did not receive the best score for ergonomic adjustments because it is missing two key adjustments: seat depth adjustment and armrest width adjustment.
Having three different chair sizes helps with the lack of seat depth adjustment and arm width adjustment because you have a little wiggle room to get more or less space, depending on your size. The Aeron does have some nice ergonomic adjustments though. It has a large arm height adjustment range and a good seat height range. The Aeron does not have back height adjustment but the adjustable lumbar support options help to give you back support where you need it.
The Aeron features a tilt function with tension adjustment and tilt lock. The Aeron also gives you the option to get forward seat tilt.
This is a rarely seen function that allows you to work in a more forward position than simply having the backrest in the upright position.
This is most often used by people that do a lot of typing. Something that I really like about the ergonomics with the Aeron is that the chair keeps you in the same comfortable position no matter how far you recline. The entire chair is designed to move with you, which offers the proper amount of support no matter how much you recline.
The Herman Miller Mirra 2's name comes from the fact that it's designed to intuitively mirror your natural movements. Herman Miller compares it with a good running shoe, and it's a pretty apt comparison. Some might find it just a little unyielding, but if support matters most to you then it's a definite winner. The Mirra 2 is responsive and supportive and allows your body to move, stretch and reach naturally, and its Harmonic 2 tilt provides a balanced feel when you recline the chair.
It has two back options, a flexible TriFlex back or an ultra-responsive Butterfly back, its woven seat distributes your weight evenly and allows air circulation, and it comes in a range of great-looking colourways. Not quite the cheapest Herman Miller chair you can get but only by the barest of margins , the Setu is a decidedly minimal office chair with a mesh seat and back, and a flexible spine that responds to your movement.
It comes in six tasteful colour options and either white or black frames, and you can adjust the height but nothing else. The greatest selling point of the Setu is its lightweight design, which makes it perfect for easy movements. The plastic panels that support the back of the chair are designed to adjust and respond to your body with no manual controls necessary, so while it's not something you can have total control over, it does mould itself to every individual's body.
Basic but effective, it's described by Herman Miller as a side chair and we're not entirely sure how it would suit all-day use. However, if you don't spend the entire day seated or if you like a more firm chair with no cushioned seating, it would be a fine choice and comes at a reasonable price. Available in three back heights, the Herman Miller Cosm is designed to adjust itself to provide you with optimum support.
It features Herman Miller's Auto-Harmonic tilt mechanism that automatically gives you the balanced support and movement you need, based on your body and posture, and its seat and back are combined into a breathable and temperature-neutral Intercept Suspension that conforms to your body to provide dynamic spinal support.
This also encourages better posture by allowing you to sit in a way that specifically aligns with your spine. There are three arm options — fixed-height, height-adjustable and leaf — and multiple colour options; we particularly love the Cosm's 'dipped-in' look, which means it's the same colour from top to bottom.
If price is your priority when you're after a Herman Miller chair, you won't find anything cheaper than the Lino. It's a minimal, no-nonsense option that looks a lot more like a traditional office chair than most Herman Millers, and while it lacks the advanced features of the Aeron or Embody, it's still impressive, comfortable and supportive.
Herman Miller describes the Embody as an office chair for those who take sitting seriously, so you know it means business. If your work involves sitting down all day, the Embody is built to make it a lot easier on your body. It's a premium pick, and that's even by Herman Miller's standards, but if you've got the money to spend on absolute guaranteed comfort, look no further.
It features a backfit adjustment so that you can tune the chair to your spine, a smooth tilt that mimics your natural pivot points, and a seat with four breathable layers for comfort and airflow. Designed with experts in biomechanics, vision, physical therapy, and ergonomics, it's the ultimate healthy sitting option. Everything about the Embody was designed with a sense of purpose.
It has a narrow back to facilitate easy movements for your shoulders and arms, and it also has a 'kicker' to really let you extend and relax when leaning back. Note that this model is no longer being restocked in the UK. In our best Herman Miller chair guide we've included all the measurements you'll need to get the perfect fit for you. There's more than just the dimensions to think about though, because the design materials will also play a part in not only the type of comfort you expensive, but how well your chair fits into your home office, too.
Many Herman Miller chairs have a mesh back that supports and flexes with your body as you move throughout the day. These are designed to be breathable while still offering complete support, and while they may feel a little unyielding when compared to the couch, they will still allow you to sit back and relax thanks to an adjustable tilt handle. The Herman Miller Sayl, which is a close contender for the top spot thanks to its sleek design and thoughtful construction, has a more breathable webbed plastic back which is ideal for those who work in warm spaces and want to keep cool.
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