Aeron Chair

Had this chair at work for a while.
Now that I have to work from home due to pandemic, it became painfully obvious that I need the same level of comfort at home.
Received this chair today and the difference is immediate - this chair takes away all the discomforts and allows me to fully concentrate on my work.
Pricey, but worth it for me.

I purchased this Aeron chair back in 1997 through a client that had a large order. I think it cost me $500. It has been a life saver for my back. I sit for much of the day and in an ordinary chair, the curve of my lower back goes out instead of in. The Herman Miller chair preserves the proper inward curve in the lower back.
Everything on the chair works except fo the support pad that goes across the back of the chair, which I hope to replace. I'm surprised the hydraulics still work as well as the tilt control and the firmness adjustment.
I've retired and brought the chair home from the office. Thanks for making a great product.

Ordered in May, Said to be shipped in 1 week, estimated ship time: 3 weeks, now, it's pushed back another 3 weeks. Don't believe their estimate. They gave excuse of pandemic, but by May they should have given a good idea. Need this chair for my back pain but there is no hope. Also the customer service is bad with no intention to help.

I bought this chair when I started to WFH every day dur to the pandemic; the chair I had at home was fine for occasional use but not so much for everyday -- I started having back pain.
Since we have Herman Miller chairs at the office, I decided to get one of these. No regrets!

Great quality, very comfortable. Wish that the seat slid forward, however.

Received this at home in time for the coronavirus shut down and just in time to spare me the back pain caused by long hours in my previous desk chair. Highly recommended.

I love my chair. The only thing I would fix is how to prevent dust from accumulating underneath the chair and in all of the crevices in the chair. Otherwise, my spine has not been happier.

I've had the opportunity to use the Aeron chair at several employers over my twenty plus year software development career. From the first time I sat in one I've wanted one for home. I finally have it, and it's better than I'd hoped for!

You know the usual: great construction, great back posture support, comfortable mesh. I kept the regular wheels on my hardwood floor, but I haven't had any problems.

The biggest issue: the seat, at it's highest, is about an inch lower than any other office chair I compared it to (including other HM models). I have a B, but the C is no higher (see the chart on the HM Aeron page). This chair only goes to 20.5", vs., say, a Cosm (21.4"). Note that the Mirra also only goes up to 20.5". So, if you have long legs, you may find this chair to feel low. It also makes you hold your hands higher than you may feel comfortable if you have a "standard" desk height of 28"-30".

For this much money, the chair is amazing, but I really wish it was an inch higher.

Working at home one day a week, I've been wanting to buy a good desk chair for a couple years. Now that I'm working from home every day, I finally did. I was torn between the Aeron and the Cosm, but because I couldn't go a store and sit in either currently, I decided to take a chance on the Aeron because of its greater adjustability. I'm very pleased with my decision. I'm in the chair 8+ hours a day, taking breaks of course, and not experiencing any discomfort at all. I have to figure out how to get my company to buy one for me once we all return to the office.

As someone who first sat in an Aeron chair when they first came out and had several at companies I worked at, it was time to buy one for my home office. There have been several upgrades to this most recent model that make it even more comfortable. While this is an investment, it is one that is well worth it as it will last you for your lifetime.

This is the first time I had personally bought a Herman Miller chair. It was a great experience. I ended up buying the wrong size, but when I called back, they were super helpful. Both the online help through email as well as when I called them. The people at Herman Miller made this process so nice.

Excellent and comfortable Aeron chair. Great customer service and timely delivery. Thank you!

This is the standard silicon valley chair. It has been upgraded from the original (late 90's) one I had and all the new tilt features etc. are fantastic. The sliding lumbar support went away. I do not know how I feel about that part. Or maybe I still need to figure out if the new lumbar slider thing on the back ... slides?

Best thing for my chronically bad lower back.

Buying this chair without ever sitting in it made me nervous, especially at the price that I was paying, but I absolutely fell in love with it the second I sat in it. I never knew I could like a chair as I do my Herman Miller Aeron. If you're on the fence about this just take the leap, you wont be disappointed. Also, make sure you watch the adjustment video to ensure you set the chair up perfectly for you.

I've had an Aeron chair since the autumn of 2003 when an RSI problem had me hire an ergonomics expert who was horrified at my desk, my computer set up, and my chair, which was one of those cloth 'executive' chairs one can pick up at a Big Box warehouse for a hundred bucks or so.

It was an expensive purchase, but one I never regretted. But after 16+ years, that chair began developing problems. The right arm pivot broke about 3 years ago, so I had to fix it in place with a bolt. Then the hydraulic lift part began to fail such that sitting in the chair, it'd sink several inches before stabilizing, so I had to set the chair high. Still, a good, comfortable chair.

This year, I decided finally to buy a new one, and the difference is night and day. Much more comfortable, and I love the new back support system. My aftermarket headrest fit perfectly on the back.

Here's my quibble with the new chair, and the reason for the one-star deduction: I wish the armrests were "stiffer" in both the front-to-back and side-to-side adjustments. I normally like the armrests as far forward as they'll go, but I'm frequently knocking them back several clicks, often while just sitting down or getting up. And I don't like how they'll pivot from side to side a few degrees before running up against the pivot detent resistance. They just feel loose, when I wish they'd just hold their position like the old armrests did (well, one of mine, on that older Aeron chair...).

Still quibbles aside, this is a big improvement overall and I'd gladly buy again.

Worth the $. Would recommend again and again.

The chair is really comfortable. I light of having to work from home now, I decided to upgrade my office chair and I am sold on this one! It's got great back support and adjusts to exactly what I need ergonomically.
It's a bit pricey but well worth the investment if you plan on making a lot of use of your office chair.

I especially appreciate the fact that the chair has wheels that won't let the chair run away on you!
(it also looks great too)

I bought my first Herman Miller chair when I was a purchasing manager for a medium size manufacturing facility. I couldn't believe the support but I knew I was sitting on something revolutionary. Fast forward 10 years I have my own web design business - I purchase the Aeron. Cool in summer, comfortable and revolutionary the Aeron is an extraordinary chair. I love it and have used it for over 15 years. Remarkable, all I've had to replace were the casters and the air cartridge (at year 13). Reliable and revolutionary - that's the Aeron

I love the chair, and it's very comfortable. The only problem I find is the edge of the base is sharp, and it cut my skins a couple of times. Maybe need to fix this issue in the future

I purchased the Aeron chair after considerable research including reading reviews. The chair meets all my expectations. It is solidly built and appears that it will last many years. The chair is very comfortable and its adjustability makes it a winner for all members of my family.

Comfortable Chair. Delivered ready to sit. Great experience.

I was hesitant to spend $1k+ on a desk chair, but I work from home and spend hundreds of hours a month at my desk. Compared to the crap chair I had before, this is another world.

I can feel the strain that's been taken off my back with the posturefit feature. The 5 degree forward tilt is the greatest feature I never knew I needed until I had it.

I ordered the chair for my boss, our company President, who came to me one day and stated he needed a new chair. I told him he needed an Aeron Chair, so he trusted me in ordering one for him. He loves it, and actually said "it's perfect".

Purchased for my home office. Had one at work and it is the only chair I have found that I can spend 8 hours per day sitting in comfortably.

Amazing

The chair is wonderful. Should have purchased much sooner. It’s the first chair that truly fits me. Unfortunately, this has ruined my work office chair for me and not sure my company will give me an upgrade.

I use this chair in my clinic office. sitting for only 2 hours at a time at most usually 30-45 minutes at a time. I like the locking features that keep it from reclining too far when I just need to check an email or something real quick. the chair is easy to clean (this is important in a health clinic.) the adjustable armrest are great for stowing it under desk. that's all the good things I can say. considering my home chair was only $600, not as adjustable however, I have been able to sit in it for over 24 while playing in a charity stream, this I know I would never be able to do in the Aeron I can't stand sitting in it for more than 3 hours. no head support makes it difficult to relax in the Aeron. would I pay over $1,300 for this chair? no also considering that the wheels deteriorated and marked my floors. I would expect better quality and longer life. a great concept of a chair that falls just a bit short of high end perfection. still much that can be improved on.

While it appears that it costs a lot of money which it does but then "You get what you pay for"!!!

The color of arm-pads is not matching with the color of the chair frame. Never had this problem before. The customer service didn't help either. I wanted to return the chair, the customer service person said HM would send me a return label, but have not received it yet even after more a week long waiting.

I changed my desk from counter height to standard desk height... I previously used the Aeron Stool. The Aeron Chair was a natural choice. The Aeron is the most comfortable chair I have ever used and is rock solid for the abuse I dish out to it!

Had one at work. Bought one for home after retirement.
Good build quality. Comfortable. Adjustable. Open-weave seat fabric breathes. Looks good. Casters roll well.
Expensive but worth the cost.

I love my new Herman Miller chair. IT is super comfortable. I love that I can adjust it to fit me.

I purchased this chair for my husband for Christmas. It arrived with a broken caster. It tips without that caster so I requested a new one. After several emails to the salesperson, It has yet to be replaced making it unusable. Working on returning it now as it seems as though we will not be getting a new caster any time soon. For such an expensive chair I had assumed that customer service would be outstanding. Disappointed. I should have listened to my husband and gone to Office Depot for a less expensive office chair.

I just received my Aeron chair from Herman Miller their online store. My research led me to Herman Miller specifically the Aeron, I had a chance to visit a Design Within Reach in Paramus NJ and actually sit in the chair. I was able to sit in the Aeron while the store represrentative served me coffee and explained the various adjustements of the chair.
I am writting this review from my Herman Miller Aeron and recommend this chair 100% !!!

love my chair. have had it since 1998 or so. in that time its needed a couple of repairs. right now, I'm in need of a new left arm support for a size C. having trouble finding on. Question: are all the arm parts the same size? B same as C?

My husband got his Aeron Chair as a gift from his mother over 15 years ago, and he is still using it, finally, we got one for myself. I ordered the small one since I'm 5"2' and it fits just right and no more lousy old chair, mostly I feel complete back support which is very important especially if you sit for a long period of time.

I looked on the web to understand all its operations and gadgets. Yet I have not really understood how to fit it to my liking. Can I go to a showroom and get some instructions and information? Or what do you suggest? Thanks.

15+ years ago we had our first experience.
A relationship that was respectful and always supportive for the longest time..
So good we decided to go around again...
So happy to have this unselfish flexible office mate back again!
Thank you

This is such a beautiful and iconic chair. You will feel empowered at your desk while comfortably relying on the quality built that Herman Miller has brought to this masterpiece. You will definitely realize that this is not an ordinary chair that you are sitting in and you’ll be ever thankful that you own one. Pure bliss.

I bought a chair for my home office. I love it...it looks great, is very adjustable, and super comfortable. I work long hours and spend lots of time in my office. It's worth every cent.

I looked around on Amazon for cheaper chairs. I've had cheaper chairs as well. They don't look nice, they don't move well, and they are hard to adjust. You pay for what you get.

Thanks!

I've been using the Aeron for a few weeks now and it's done wonders for my back pain. Would definitely recommend this chair to anyone with ergonomics/posture issues.

The chair is comfortable but I feel like I'm sliding forward all the time unless I'm lean back. There's no way to adjust the angle of the seat. I ordered my chair with upgrades but I'm really not sure if I received them because there wasn't an accompanying packaging slip. I have no idea if my wheels were upgraded.

Comfortable for long time periods.
This is second one because first one (still in use) worked so well and has lasted years with no problems. Price well worth the long term.

The best chair I've found with respect to comfort and adjustability. It may be pricey, but it's worth it.

I finally bit the bullet and sprung for the Aeron chair during a Black Friday deal. I spend between 9 and 12 hours a day working from home and figured I should treat my body and back with more respect so I can keep working years from now without pain. My only complaint is about how much the chair cost, however I have to admit that it is far more comfortable than any chair I've ever owned and helps me to sit with much better posture throughout the day. So if this chair lasts at least 10 years, I'm going to consider it an excellent buy and a worthwhile investment in my body, career, and business.

Oh, and the fact the chair shipped quickly and fully assembled in perfect condition was impressive as well.

Unconscionably expensive, but the only chair I've found that works for me. Excellent quality, unparalleled design.

Excellent delivery service and we are really enjoying the chair-very comfortable and easy to adjust for two different people.

I bought this chair for my husband's birthday after a trip to the Merchandise Mart in Chicago to try the different chairs out. He doesn't remember how to work the features of the chair and there were no directions with the chair. Could you send directions?