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Re: Herman Miller Launches New Aeron Chair

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Post by ironchief »

tmat wrote: post #94
paddy_m wrote: post #70

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I guess I should actually review the chair. I think the Aeron is ok, but I haven't sat in another chair that I think is notably better. I also haven't ever sat in an office chair that felt 100% right. I have short legs and a long torso. I'm 5'8" and I wear a 29" inseam pant. I do sometimes notice the front bar putting pressure on my legs. Most of the time I put my legs up on something. and have my knees slightly bent…

I'm a huge fan of my steelcase think.

Agreed, the Steelcase Think[1] is by far my favorite chair. The Think needs almost no adjustment because it automatically adjusts when you sit in it. Comfy every time for every user. This is a far cry from the Aeron which has numerous and confusing controls. Plus the soft, auto adjusting seat is amazing.

[1] http://www.thehumansolution.com/steelcase-think-chair.html

Re: Herman Miller Launches New Aeron Chair

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Post by ajford »

thisjustinm wrote: post #109

I've sat in Aerons for a few years across various jobs and they were always just OK - I felt like they could have been great if I could just adjust a few more things to fit my body better. When it came time to get a "real" office chair for the home office I decided to go with the Steelcase Leap[1] and I have not regretted it. I had no idea a chair could fit me this well. Everything is adjustable and actually labeled…

How's the Leap with heat retention? I've found that most solid backed (and seated, though less so) chairs I've used annoy me with how much they hold heat in.

I find mesh backed chairs to seem more comfortable to me in that regards since they have much more airflow against my back.

Re: Herman Miller Launches New Aeron Chair

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Post by bogomipz »

Freak_NL wrote: post #36

Ironically, a couple of articles below this one this headline shows up: > The Tech Bubble Didn’t Burst This Year. Just Wait (bloomberg.com) Do others have this strong association with the first internet tech bubble and Aeron chairs? For me there is a strong visual link between the floundering tech companies of that era and the images of the seemingly ubiquitous Aeron chair in the offices being cleared. Not to belittl…

>"Do others have this strong association with the first internet tech bubble and Aeron chairs?"

Yes having to help wind down a company that went bust and looking out on a fancy designed office space devoid of people and a sea of empty Aeron chairs is an indelible image for me.

But along with Aeron chairs I also have visual link with weekly massages, razor scooters in the office, lots of parties, a keg in the kitchen and questionable business plan. Ha ha, this sounds familir : )

Re: Herman Miller Launches New Aeron Chair

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Post by masklinn »

ajford wrote: post #112
thisjustinm wrote: post #109

I've sat in Aerons for a few years across various jobs and they were always just OK - I felt like they could have been great if I could just adjust a few more things to fit my body better. When it came time to get a "real" office chair for the home office I decided to go with the Steelcase Leap[1] and I have not regretted it. I had no idea a chair could fit me this well. Everything is adjustable and actually labeled…

How's the Leap with heat retention? I've found that most solid backed (and seated, though less so) chairs I've used annoy me with how much they hold heat in. I find mesh backed chairs to seem more comfortable to me in that regards since they have much more airflow against my back.

> I've found that most solid backed (and seated, though less so) chairs I've used annoy me with how much they hold heat in.

Hello, fellow warm-back sitter. I've generally had the same experience and bought a mesh-backed chair for myself years ago. I was even looking at mesh seating, though the chair I was eyeing apparently doesn't hold up long term.

Re: Herman Miller Launches New Aeron Chair

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Post by cleaver »

paddy_m wrote: post #58

I bought two Aeron chairs, $10 each at separate times. The first chair was being pushed down the street by a guy who looked borderline homeless. He was about to go into the Bowling Green subway station. I said "Are you selling that chair", he said "How much would you offer?". I offered $10, he said "great, I didn't really want to carry this all the way home". I had a pang of regret and thought I had possibly walked i…

I plucked an Aeron out of the garbage. The frame for the seat was broken, so I just ordered the replacement part. I guess that makes it more than $10, but still a great deal.

Re: Herman Miller Launches New Aeron Chair

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Post by masklinn »

samrift wrote: post #104
petemill wrote: post #30

Earlier quoted context omitted.

- More adjustable arm rests (they go back and forward too) - New mesh material which is apparently more supportive - New back support mechanism which is a combination of the two previous options (which you could not put together) - both the lumbar and the pelvis supports - Chair is angled 1.8 degrees further forward - Tilt mechanism causes the chair to hug your body more, with less latency - A new white-ish color opt…

We assesed the Aeron, Mirra 2 and Embody - the Embody won in our office pretty much unanimously. Just over a year later and everyone still loves it.

Does the Embody have mesh back and seating?

Re: Herman Miller Launches New Aeron Chair

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Post by bcrescimanno »

A question before my own story: What does everyone do as far as trying out chairs? It's crazy to me to base my buying decision on 10 minutes of sitting in a store. Are there stores out there that allow for in-home trials of these products?

One of the thing that always amuses me about "best chair" recommendations is that it's an entirely personal choice.

I am 6' 2" and 200lbs. Understanding even more than that about the size of a person is critical to understanding their needs in a chair. No matter how adjustable a chair is, it's simply not going to be best for everyone.

At home, I own a size-C Aeron chair that I purchased in 2007. I love it and the only thing I've ever considered is upgrading to one with the highest-end back support rather than the standard lumbar cushion.

At work, I sit in a Steelcase Leap. It's certainly a fine chair and I have no real problems with it. I find it very comfortable and I'm able to sit for much of the day in this chair without any issues.

My gut tells me that I prefer my Aeron; that said, the more I think about it, the more I realize that I've never questioned that assumption. The one thing I know is that I do prefer the breathable material on the Aeron.

Re: Herman Miller Launches New Aeron Chair

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Post by modoc »

bcrescimanno wrote: post #117

A question before my own story: What does everyone do as far as trying out chairs? It's crazy to me to base my buying decision on 10 minutes of sitting in a store. Are there stores out there that allow for in-home trials of these products? One of the thing that always amuses me about "best chair" recommendations is that it's an entirely personal choice. I am 6' 2" and 200lbs. Understanding even more than that about t…

I'm 6'2" and a bit heavier than you. I have never found a chair nearly as comfortable/ergonomically good for me as the C size Aeron. Their LONG warranty, longer life, and loaner chair program makes them a worthwhile investment for me. My current Aeron is ~15 years old, had one warranty repair 7 years ago to replace the cylinder and lumbar pad, and has been perfect otherwise.

Re: Herman Miller Launches New Aeron Chair

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Post by doughj3 »

bcrescimanno wrote: post #117

A question before my own story: What does everyone do as far as trying out chairs? It's crazy to me to base my buying decision on 10 minutes of sitting in a store. Are there stores out there that allow for in-home trials of these products? One of the thing that always amuses me about "best chair" recommendations is that it's an entirely personal choice. I am 6' 2" and 200lbs. Understanding even more than that about t…

I don't know if all or most stores will let you do this, but I went to a Design Within Reach store in Cambridge, MA and they let me bring in my laptop and work off their wifi for a full day. I'm sure they wold have let me spend a couple days there if I needed.

I doubt you'd be able to get an in home trial, though.

Re: Herman Miller Launches New Aeron Chair

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Post by JonathonW »

kps wrote: post #107
jahewson wrote: post #29

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Here's the problem: cheap office chairs are not ergonomic. If you're not willing to pay for two-axis adjustable armrests, adjustable seat pan depth, adjustable recline, proper padding, and lumbar support, then you don't have an ergonomic chair. I'd recommend buying an expensive ergonomic chair from Craigslist or an office furniture liquidation company. You can pick up a great chair at 1/3 the retail price. You should…

> adjustable seat pan depth Which the Aeron doesn't have. I don't think any Herman Miller chairs do, actually; Mirra has an option to not dig into the calves quite so hard, but that's it.

The Embody has adjustable seat pan depth, and the Celle has it as an option.

The Mirra's "seat depth adjustment" looks like it isn't quite the same (looks like part of the front of the seat bends to provide that adjustment?).

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