They seem to be priced at 10x the commodity price, anyone have one? If not, anyone have a chair they still love after 5 years?
Ask HN: Are Herman Miller chairs worth the money?
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#2Potentially. There's still a significant difference in quality between inexpensive and expensive chairs, so the expensive chair should last you longer in addition to being more comfortable. I bought a really nice leather chair about 6 years ago that is still in very good shape. The leather is still perfect, the cushions aren't deformed, and the mechanism is in good shape. It only needs to last another 14+ years before I break even :) The real reason I bought it is comfort though; my back was starting to hurt after sitting in my old chair for an hour or two, and this chair doesn't cause that problem at all.
Good furniture is usually worth spending real money on.
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#3I still use a HM Aeron that's about 12 years old. Surprisingly it has held up well. They aren't super comfortable but I like the fact that it breaths. My kids have Aerons also and sit in them way too much. They love them. My wife likes Humanscale (she has one at the office). The Steelcase Leap is popular also.
Everyone has their preference. I have heard 24 hour chairs are the most comfortable but have never tried one. They are typically used in environments where someone will be sitting in it 24/7/365 ( http://endura-gsa.com/ )
Here's a site that might save you some money if you're looking to buy a task chair. I think they might be refurbished but I'm not sure. The prices seem good.
https://www.madisonseating.com/
You can always try FB Marketplace or Craigslist for a used one and save a few $$$.
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#4They're totally worth it.
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#6I use a HAG Capisco and pretty happy with it. 800€ well invested...
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#7Worth it, finally got an Aeron in April for home use having been used to them for years in offices and it’s just awesome, no more pain and not sore.
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#8I use a HAG Capisco and pretty happy with it. 800€ well invested...
Can confirm that. During WFH / COVID-19 my HÅG Capisco 8106 is a life (back) saver.
Re: Ask HN: Are Herman Miller chairs worth the money?
#9I still use a HM Aeron that's about 12 years old. Surprisingly it has held up well. They aren't super comfortable but I like the fact that it breaths. My kids have Aerons also and sit in them way too much. They love them. My wife likes Humanscale (she has one at the office). The Steelcase Leap is popular also. Everyone has their preference. I have heard 24 hour chairs are the most comfortable but have never tried one…
If we hit a recession, you should see more and cheaper on the resale market. During the last recession there were a lot of these chairs available.
Re: Ask HN: Are Herman Miller chairs worth the money?
#10I still use a HM Aeron that's about 12 years old. Surprisingly it has held up well. They aren't super comfortable but I like the fact that it breaths. My kids have Aerons also and sit in them way too much. They love them. My wife likes Humanscale (she has one at the office). The Steelcase Leap is popular also. Everyone has their preference. I have heard 24 hour chairs are the most comfortable but have never tried one…
I have seen HN comments saying madison seating refurbish using cheap non-genuine parts: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=22553667
What's the verdict?