Aeron Chair

I’m a long time user of the Aeron chair. My previous one has about 12 years old so decided it was time for a new one. Within a week this new chair had me in so much pain I could sit at all. The base was changed and there seems to be different strengths of mesh. Right where it gets tight it cuts off circulation to my legs. It felt like I was sitting on a pipe for 8 hours a day.

I had to return the chair.

Super disappointed. The depth of the chair is a massive issue for me - never could get comfortable.

I have had four hip labral tear surgeries in the past three years, so ergonomics was a big consideration when choosing the right chair. I did a lot of research and visited the Herman Miller showroom to get measured for the right size chair (A, B, or C) before ordering. It took seven weeks to arrive, but it is everything I hoped it would be. I highly recommend this chair.

This is my second Aeron Chair in 18 years and I still have my first! This update is even more comfortable and I almost don't feel like I was in a chair. It's that comfortable and well designed. Ask me again in 18 years!

Literally have been sitting in this thing for 2 hours, and all I can say is that it was so dumb of me to wait this long to invest in a quality chair. I feel like my back pain is quite literally gone. However they figured out how to make a chair that naturally aligns with your back, I don't know - but they did it. I will make the money back for this chair in the extra time that I can work with no back pain.

I decided to purchase this chair for personal use in my home office. I was a little hesitant at first due to the price, however it was well worth it.

I got out of the military with chronic back pain, and have been suffering for many years while spending time in my home office. I currently work in IT and am just finishing up my degree at school. I spend a lot of time of my free time on the computer for studying, home labs, and research. Within a week's time of using my new Aeron Chair, I noticed that my back pain has significantly decreased and has greatly improved my quality of life. I don't ever think that I will buy another office chair again in my life, unless it is manufactured by Herman Miller. I am truly grateful for this chair and those who engineered it.

Seat wobbles, poorly finished. Leather arms arrived punctured and the customer service was awful. In regards to the chair itself, the hard plastic frame presses into the thighs.

This chair is defintely the best chair I have ever had! We use them in our office since approx 3 months and I am really happy to use it every day. No complains at all!

THE CHAIR HAS BEEN EXACTLY AS ADVERISED. I HAVE ONLY HAD A MONTH BUT HAVE HAD NO CONCERNS. I USE ON A DAILY BASIS

For over 20 years, there is no better, more comfortable, sturdier task chair than the Arron. This revised version is just as good, if not better. The tilt control is now more intuitive.

Best chair i’ve Ever had, period. Heavier than it looks, feels really strong and a solid 10 I’m confort

I have had nothing but pain in the underside of my legs since my boss has purchased these chairs. There is no adjusting the seat and the metal bar that goes across just cuts into the back of your leg. I recently had a cardiac ablation surgery and this chair actually aggravated my groin site and caused a lot of leg swelling. I'm now stuck for years of being uncomfortable in a seat that doesn't fit me properly. Looking for seat cushion as well and maybe that will help. I doubt it though with the angle on the seat that does not adjust.

I ordered the Aeron Chair with adjustable Posturefit back support, tilt limiter and seat angle, and fully adjustable arms. It is for a work station from which I am cataloging the books in my very large library. Many hours each day for many, many days. The chair makes it not only a possible job but a comfortable one.

I have the fixed lumbar and fixed arm model. The lumbar is great. You know it's there but it's not too rigid. Behind the knees slopes down for good circulation. The chair just feels like it's going to last.

Having owned an original Aeron Chair for some 22 years, I compared Don Chadwick's updated version with other current ergonomic office chairs as well as the original Aeron before purchasing. The new Aeron is more comfortable, with better back support, than its predecessor, and its adjustments are easy to operate. With due respect to its competitors, this is a chair you can work with comfortably all day. Of course, you should get up and stretch every 20 minutes, the only thing the Aeron won't do for you!

Great chair. My daily back pain has gotten much less since using it. Well worth the price.

This seriously is the perfect chair. I recently replaced my older Aeron for the new version as the only thing that could be better than an Aeron is a newly reimagined Aeron! Thanks guys, love the chair.

P.S. Love how easy it was to return and get a different model. Surprised shipping was free to return such a large item!

Perfect fit. Love it!!!

I really wanted to like this chair and in the beginning in comparison to my old chair it seemed like such an improvement. I have now had the chair for 6 months and I can hardly wait to sell it. The fact that the seat pan does not move forward makes it impossible for me to get comfortable. The front of the seat pan hurts my legs and caused them to fall asleep due to pressure behind my knees cutting off circulation. And finally my desk is a soft walnut and the hard plastic around the seat pan totally scars up my desk. I research very diligently on this chair and am regretting this purchase.

Very comfortable because of the numerous adjustments to fit your body and the way you want to sit.
Also very cool with its honeycomb seat and back.

I know this chair takes a bit of cash from the wallet, but it's well worth it. Solid. Extremely well built. Incredibly comfortable. The price in WELL worth it. Very much WELL worth it.

The delivery was awesome. I opened the box, the chair was assembled. I carried it up to my office, plunked it down, sat in in it, made some adjustments, and haven't looked back. I really love this chair.

Love the chair. So comfortable.

I decided to purchase an expensive office chair from an alternate leading brand (NOT the Aeron) about two years ago and had been using it ever since. I work from home doing graphic design and spend most of the day at my desk in front of the computer. Well... somehow I just could never feel perfectly comfortable in the other chair... it just didn't support my back in the way that I needed ...especially my lower back...and I would find myself slouching forward most of the time.... it really didn't do much to help my posture alas :(
SOOOO.... a couple of months ago I decided to start reconsidering looking at and possibly purchasing an Aeron. Of course because of the HUUUUUGE price tag I went back and forth and back and forth on this... but finally decided to go ahead and try it out. Had the 30-day return option not been available I probably wouldn't have taken the plunge...so THANK YOU, Herman Miller, for having that return option available... it is VERY HELPFUL for all of us who really would like to try it but are on the fence about it.

Aaaaaaaaaanyhoo, before I continue rambling, I finally received it (way quicker than expected actually...just a few days after placing the order!!)... and LOVED being able to just roll it out of the box, fully assembled, and sit down. Please note that I was FULLY prepared to be disappointed...so it took me a while before deciding as to whether I liked it or not. I got the "fully loaded" version, with Posturefit SL.

Truth be told, I somehow wish there could be some further adjustments possible with the Posturefit (the main reason I am knocking a star off my review)... just to give a little more support...but so far it feels pretty good.

Straight off the bat I LOVE LOVE LOVE the forward tilt option (this was like a game changer for me) and also being able to rock (have the chair move forward and back with me) as I work....another game changer. This "fluid" rocking movement of the chair is simply superb...I just love it!!!

The other small improvement I feel could be made would be with the arms... I wish they could be a little more adjustable so that they could also be moved a little more inward when/if desired ...as is possible with the other chair that I had. Pls note that I DO have the fully adjustable arms but don't feel they are AS adjustable as my other chair was.

So... bottom line is that I think I REALLY like it. I find that I am able to better concentrate on my work and completely forget about any back pain during the day (that is usually caused from my poor posture while I am working).... which means that this chair must be doing a good job!!! :)

The cost was a bit startling but I figured I had no choice. I've tried many chairs and nothing gets rid of the aches and pains I feel from sitting all day... that is until Aeron came along.
I took the plunge and so glad I did. This chair is everything they promised and I love it.

Had a classic version of the Aeron in my office years ago and contemplated purchasing one for my home office for the past few years since I work long hours at the desk. Made the leap and bought a fully adjustable model with the lumbar support. Had a good order and delivery experience. After using it for a couple of months, it is the best chair I have used in the home office, but doesn't quite live up to my memory of the classic version. A few observations:
Pros: Overall, I love the quality and the adjustment options.
Cons: First, the seat base itself has almost an inch of "play" moving up and down. I don't mean the tilt option, but it moves up and down rotating where the hip bolts join it to the frame. Find it a distraction. Second, i ordered the adjustable posture fit SL support option, but have yet to get it adjusted to where I feel it is giving great support (maybe just operator error/learning). Overall positive, but if I had to do it again I would probably opt for spending less and trying a refurbished / used chair to start with.

Absolutely wonderful

I’ve tried the previous aeron in size a and b and my legs felt like they were getting pinched, so I decided to try the new one, and got it made just the way I wanted with adjustable height arms and tilt forward and lock and I love it! I think it’s due to the stiffer tension on parts of the seat and it just works. I highly recommend this chair, I’ll never get rid of it.

I had a bad fall accompanied by a number of temporary aches and pains. My office chair was very uncomfortable, making aches and pains worse. The Aeron not only let me work painlessly for extended periods, I believe it helped me recover from the accident more quickly. Every adjustment contributes to comfort. I especially like the adjustable arms, lumbar support, mesh seat that allows for air circulation, and very adjustable forward and backward tilt. Saving up for another for my wife.

Love it! Sometimes I forget I'm sitting in a chair, and feel like I'm floating. Chair arrived pre assembled. Just rolled it out of the massive box, and sat down . Would recommend

Use it everyday in my home office. Have been wanting a fully loaded Aeron Chair for years. Finally bought it and am only sorry that it didn't happen years ago.

I've had this same type of chair at work and 'liked' it. Finally ordered my own for home office and love it. I got the large chair (size c) and it fits my 6'3" frame well. I was worried it would be extremely wide, but it is not. I rolls effortlessly on hard wood floors.

The best. Now better.

Best chair ever!!! My husband has been through 3 expensive chairs and never received this type of back support and comfort during hours he spends working

first one arrived with shipping damage. C.S, was fantastic, replacement sent immediately and FedX pick up for broken unit arranged. Very comfortable and easy to adjust

From the time it arrived, I've been using it every day. It's a wonderfully designed ergonomic chair. Why did I wait so long to buy one of my own? It was worth the wait...

I bought my first Areon Chair about 18 years ago, it was finally time to retire that one - the oil/gas cylinder finally gave up, leaked and the hight adjustment was shot - 18 years !!!, it deserved to go into retirement after cradling my 250 lbs rear-end comfortably on a daily basis - of course, I bought the same chair again, the best office furniture investment I ever made, after-all, it's only 60 dollars per year ...

This is my second HM Aeron Chair and I will be a customer for life!!! An excellent product in terms of built quality & comfort. Appreciate the fast delivery from the company.
If you’re like me and spend most of your day sitting in an office chair, then it is worth the investment.

This is a very expensive chair, but also an investment for 10+ years. The chair is very ergonomic and (for me) eliminates all feelings of pressure points and fatigue. I had some issues with feeling like my leg circulation was cut off initially, but that has gone away as I've gotten used to having the full support of the seat. Other chairs typically just support my butt and not my legs and I had gotten used to that. I'm glad that I got a size C (i'm about 6'1" and 220 lbs). The aeron is not the kind of chair you sit down and melt into, but the kind of chair that makes you forget you are sitting down. For how many hours I sit in front of a computer, purchasing this chair was a no-brainer as I can feel a great improvement in my posture and the elimination of all sitting pains. The amount of adjustments with the armrests, reclining action, spring tension, forward tilt, is amazing. I bought the most expensive version with all the options except for the fancy materials ( I got standard armpad material and a graphite base and frame). I'm very happy with my purchase. The only negative as far as I'm concerned is the high price tag.

Fantastic

I have wanted this chair for close to 30 years. I was so happy that I finally had the money to buy one. I got a model that did not have adjustable arms or the seat angle and returned it because it was so uncomfortable. I ordered the Aeron with all the adjustable features. I am struggling to find a way to get comfortable in this chair. I'm hoping it will someday be 'broken in' and not hurt anymore. I am on the phone 8 hours a shift and most of the times I can hardly stand up because my legs have turned to stone. My hips ache and I honestly don't know what to think. My last chair was an inexpensive padded chair and it was comfortable until it started to wear out. I don't remember it ever hurting me like this. I will continue using the chair and my hope it, it will become more bearable as it ages. If it does, I will happily write another review.

This is the most comfortable and sturdy chair I have ever owned. I have had several of the bonded leather chairs and they never last very long. While this chair is rather expensive, it is reassuring that I will probably never have to buy another.

It’s my husband first choice based on his experience with the old version of it. He is very happy with the new ones.

I first came across the Aeron 14 years ago at my place of employment. It was such a great chair. I am a programmer so I sit at my desk quite a bit. Once I started my own business I didn't want to spend that much on a chair, boy that was not smart. For 10 years I tried to find a cheaper chair that supported me the way this one does. No luck at all. So I finally decided to take the plunge and I couldn't be happier!

love this chair

More comfortable than the old model. Extra features totally unnecessary — the base chair is very flexible and comfortable.

I've had my Aeron since 2002 and, while the base shows signs of finish degradation where I rest my feet, the chair has held up remarkably well.

15 years+ and zero problems.

I've sat in a HermanMiller Aeron Chair for most of my working life. Almost every office I've ever been in has had these chairs. I bought this one for my home office and I have to say it's every bit as nice as every other Aeron Chair I've ever sat in. Fully adjustable, perfectly comfortable. What more could you reasonably ask for? It comes fully assembled in a giant box so be prepared for an awful lot of cardboard.

I'm on my 13 year with mine, and have absolutely no regrets. It still looks as good as the first day, doesn't squeak at all, and I can sit in it all day long with no discomfort. No regrets!

The hard plastic sides of the chair place to much pressure on the sides of my legs. Returned this chair for something else.

A great comfortable chair!