Embody Chair

The Embody really does allow you to customize just about anything you could possibly want in regards to your seating position. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 for one reason. The ease with which the arms move in and out means that the majority of the time the arms are moved unintentionally. If I barely put pressure on the arm and lean over the side of the chair or use the rest to re-position myself I usually move the arm rest unintentionally. I wish their was a way to lock in the position I most desire.
I'm about 6'3, 200 Lbs, and my legs are long from my knees to my hip so I really like the ability to extend the seat out further to support my hamstrings.

It’s a fantastic chair, one issue is that the pneumatic cylinder makes it vibrate a little. At the price point I’d expect quality assurance to catch any and every problem. I weigh 165 pounds so no unusual strain on it either

I have had a long storied career as a chronic pain patient. Having both been born with back issues and being involved in a near death auto accident. I can not stress enough how good this chair is for some one with back and leg pain. It transcends what I have etched in my head as a "chair", and I view it more as a valuable tool. If the price point has you on the fence, I will concede yes this is not a cheap piece of furniture. It is worth every red penny there asking though. I could never see my self going back. Ruins other chairs for me to be frank. just unlike any thing I have ever sat in. Bravo

Chair is comfy but I use the mouse a lot while reclined and the emody chair's arm angles upward during the recline. The angled arm rests no longer support my arm since it is no longer parallel with my desk.

This is actually my second Embody chair. I got one months ago for the office and loved it. I've got all kinds of problems with pain and I sit 8 - 10 hours a day for work. This is the first chair where it didn't contribute to my pain level so I got one for the home office too. I love the customization options and color choices. You can really pick out what you want and get the right "fit" for yourself. I'm an average sized guy at 5'10" so I was able to configure the chair for all day comfort regardless of seating position. The only thing that keeps it from 5 stars are the armrest. They are adjustable up and down and that work great and locks in place once you find the height that comfortable for you. The problem lies with what I'll call the lateral or width adjustment. You can move the arms inward or outward to accommodate a wider or slimmer body type but this is the only adjustment that does not lock (or at least I haven't been able to figure it out) the majority of the time its not an issue but if you drop an pen or something, you will notice it immediately. For example, if I drop something on the right, I'll put my left hand on the left armrest to support myself but as soon as I lean over the right side, the armrest collapses in toward me. The chair is extremely stable so I've never toppled but it's kind of a system shock the first couple times you do it because you don't expect it. I've gotten to the point where I don't lean over the side anymore but some kind of lock would prevent it in the first place. Other than that small concern its a great chair.

Most reviewers miss what's best about this chair: Customization to your body!

Chairs keep getting bigger like the population in this country but if you have unique needs/ shape a standard chair won't do it. I'm tall with long legs and short, small torso. Most arm rest in chairs don't adjust sideways. The roll out feature on the seat adjusts the size/fit to support my long legs. No other chair I tested could do this. Either a humongous char for a heavy set or wide person or a small frame that did not carried my leg. While I do wish the instructions were a bit better, this is the only chair that truly adjusted to meet my body needs. Most reviews overlook those two unique features that make a WORLD of a difference to some of us. Priceless!

When your occupation requires you to stay at the desk for long periods of time... a chair can be the best investment. The comfort is unmatched.

The carton that arrived was beat up. When I took it out there was one caster off. I could not get it back in place. Customer service was wonderful and I had a replacement the next day.

I could not find the online tutorial and had to call in to figure out all the adjustments. Of course they showed me where the video was. The most difficult adjustment was actually the height. There is a clear lever and you really need to pull it up or push down. I was concerned about putting that much presser on the lever but Customer Service assured me it was ok.

I expected the lumbar and thoracic areas to contour more to my back. Specifically creating differences from left to right. This is a very specific issue due to scoliosis so it probably is not an issue for most people.

Overall I am pleased.

I live in an apartment that never drops below 60 and never exceeds 80 degrees in LA. The armrests shrivelled within about 2 years and began falling apart by year 3. When you spend over $1000 on a chair I'd expect the pads to be durable and easy to replace. I can't find affordable replacements anywhere.

better to get my 50 dollar chair back from the dumpster then buying an over priced dollar store chair

My last chair was causing me back problems so rather than take a shot at another possibly sub-par chair I went with the manufacturer that just about every business uses. I love the novel back support of this embody chair. It fits me at 6'5" 320 lbs and actually encourages me to sit with proper posture. My aches and pains have begun to go away. I hope it lasts the 12 years without a hitch, they ain't cheap, but so far, at least, worth every penny...

I have owned my Embody chair for years and I still love it. I am overdue for a replacement but keep waiting for the sage green fabric to come back. The currently offered shades of blue, black, or brown are just too boring for such an awesome chair.

The chair arrived fully assembled and was easy to adjust right out of the box with its intuitive controls. Love the design and seat cover material. Just a few thing that could have been better executed; 1) the side adjustment is not as smooth as I would have expected and can be tricky to adjust 2) In a chair at this price point leather should be used on the arm rest.

I would recommend this chair to a friend who is looking for a supportive chair for working at a desk.

I had ordered a new Aeron chair (I had previously owned 2), but returned it because the metal rim was cutting into my legs. I replaced it with an Embody. Oh, my! Yes...that good! I feel like rolling it from my home office to my dining room for dinner...it's that comfortable. And I'm a big boy...6 ft, 260lbs. HM Service was impeccable. They sen the Embody...I rolled the Aeron into the box, called FedEx...picked up next day. Credit applied within 2 weeks. But back to the chair. The flexible back is on gimmick...when I lean back it conforms to my back and moves with it. The seat is very wide and firm...big enough for my fat keister! I'm not sure what others are talking about...it has NO creaks, squeaks, or pops. Quiet as a mouse. Amazing comfort...now to see the long-term durability...my Aerons lasted 15 years and I sold them second-hand for half of their original cost!

I feel I can sit in this chair for as long as I need to, my back has never felt as good as it does after a long sitting. Only thing is I wish I had confirmation my warranty was received. Thank you!

I have had this chair in my office for 7 years and recently added one to my home office. The chair is durable, comfortable, and adjustable. Not only is the chair great, but the customer service from HermanMiller was top notch. The chair arrived damaged. I sent a picture and put in a ticket and a new chair was delivered 2 days later with a return label for the first one. Big Fan.

I really didn't know what an office chair was supposed to be until I purchased this one.

Loving my Embody chair so far. My previously intolerable back pain is slowly disappearing and I feel just fine after sitting many, many hours in this chair. So glad I invested in my long-term health with this chair.

4.5/5
This is a spaceship of armchairs. Never in my life have I ever sat in something more comfortable than this.

My only minor complaint is that leaning on adjustable arms sometimes gets them to move outwards.

This chair is still like new. I have moved this chair to 3 different buildings because I will not sit in anything else. This has been well worth the money and I still receive a ton of compliments. The best office purchase I have EVER made. All the adjustments are amazing.

Full disclosure...I am a Herman Miller employee and salesperson. I own 3 Embody chairs. One for me, one for my husband and 16 year old. Whenever I have a customer with a bad back, I bring them an Embody chair. 100% of the time, they want to purchase the Embody. It saves backs daily.

I think the only drawback is: one of my adjustable chair arms is not stable. It's easy to wobble.

Loving it

I received my chair a few days ago. It's amazing how many adjustments there are. I'm 6'4", so chairs are a challenge. One of the most important adjustments is the arch of the back. I like mine pretty flat and I was able to adjust it to a prefect fit. I also love the recline tension adjustment. The height adjustment works perfectly, even for my height. This is something I sit on for 8-9 hours per day, so it had to be comfortable! Yes, its a lot of money, but worth every penny!

I am 6'6" 265 lbs. It is difficult for me to find office chairs are comfortable. The seat is wider than most and the back support is adjustable in all the right places. The chairs has been here for about two weeks, they look great, high end and high style. I have considered taking one star off for price - but maybe not - as these are the best chairs I think I have had including other popular HM chairs. Two weeks in and so far impressed.

I have tried so many chairs out there. And I guess the conclusion I've came to is you get what you pay for.

I was having some pretty serious back issues on my previous chairs. After having only sat on this chair one day all my problems were gone. And I feel better when I stand up after having sat on it than before I have started sitting on this chair

Only issue is it isn't really exactly comfortable and I doubt it is meant to be comfortable. But it is definitely healthy to sit on, for hours and hours straight, you can sit on it if you are working and you will forget that it is uncomfortable.

A headrest or somewhat softer padding could definitely help with the comfort.

Solved all of my back issues! Most comfortable and supportive chair I have ever used - well worth the investment!

I've had my Embody chair for about a month now and I am very satisfied with it. It is very comfortable to sit in for long sessions working or gaming. I especially notice it when I get up after a long session and my back doesn't hurt like it used to in other (very cheap) chairs. All the controls work as you'd expect. The armrests are fine; more movement options would be nice, but 90% of the time I'm content with them as they are. I got the basic black fabric and it's working fine for me; plenty comfortable and looks nice. I love the aesthetics of the all-black chair. Overall, I'd rate this the best chair I've ever sat in, and I'm tempted to buy a second one for the office. I got this because I was worried about my back health, and I am completely happy with my purchase.

Very comfortable. It is expensive but is definitely worth it.

Awesome chair. I didn’t know how much I needed it until I got it

Literally molds to and supports your back. excellent for sitting and working on a computer while you use your mouse, keyboard and phone which often requires subtle back adjustments. This chair keeps up!

I have been reading about Herman miller products for a long time, but never got around to actually buying one due mainly to price.

This year though I decided to give it a try and couldn't be happier. By far the best office chair I have sat on.

I am 5,6 155 and I found my optimal setting in a matter of one day of sitting on it. It is firm enough to support your entire back, yet loose enough to not feel like you have a wooden stick behind you.

Overall I would say for those whose price tag it might scare off, 1300 for 10 years is not expensive at all. We buy smartphones for that price and keep them for 2...

Time to save up for the Ottoman one now for the living room.

Everything i hoped for! A wonderful chair. Built to last.

I waited 2 months after receiving my chair before posting my review. I made my purchase based solely on online research, I did not visit a showroom to try out this chair. I work from home and spend at least 40 hours a week in this chair.

My first ~10-14 days of using it, I would find it comfortable for the first bit, but then would be uncomfortable. At first the adjust the Backfit multiple times a day, then around the 10th day I think I made my last adjustment to it. Once I found the fit that works for me, it has been absolutely fantastic.

There are the odd creaks when sitting/standing. Nothing that has bothered me, and honestly with as many moving parts to this as there are, I consider it acceptable (at least). There are a number of reviews that seem to exacerbate this issue beyond what it is. If at some point it changes, then I may reach out to find what I can do myself.

All in all, I'm completely satisfied with my purchase. The only regret I have is not making it years ago.

When I first used this chair, the lower back support hurt me due to my body position / structure. Specifically around the tailbone. It was a strange feeling not.like the pressure points of other chairs -- more like soreness after stretching. I started doing yoga again and specifically hip exercises, and now the pain is gone. It moved up my back slowly and now I feel no pain in my chair.

I believe the chair opened.my back up and realigned my muscles, causing me to sit straighter. The upper back support at the shoulders really helps with posture which helps with blood flow.

The seat is awesome.

My only complaint is that the tilt limiter only blocks backwards. I cannot lock it from coming back up -- maybe by design as the chair encourages good posture. The adjustments are easy to use, well built, and have the standard controls with more granular ranges plus a lumbar control which basically just adjusts curviture of the chair.

Would give 5 stars if not for initial pain and the missing forward tilit limiter.

Bonus half-star for arriving fully assembled

My Embody is new and I've only had a chance to spend a few hours in it but so far it is just fantastic. The quality of the construction of the piece is superb and the support it provides my butt, legs and back is excellent. I think the look is "industrial chic" with the cool "skeleton-like" back design. I'm very pleased with my purchase and wish I had done so some time ago! Recommended without reservation.

I've sat in a LOT of office chairs over the past 25 years. The Embody is BY FAR the most comfortable chair i've ever sat in. I can't thing of a single negative thing to say about it. I was a bit worried it would end up just looking great and not actually being all that great. But it is indeed GREAT!

I'm overweight and have always had back problems with the cheap office chairs in the past. My employer bought these chairs and I haven't had an issue since. Five years and counting. They are very sturdy too. I'm looking to buy one for my home office.

I have five fused vertebrae, T-11 thru L-3. Finding a chair or the right seating of any kind, is a much higher priority for me than it was prior to my injury. I buy cars based upon the seating, which is kind of hilarious from a safe distance.

I have used this chair for five years. It’s comfort is without question. Perhaps it’s the way the “ribs” support my unusual spine. I am 6’5” and it accommodates my frame without difficulty. This chair earns my hearty, unconditional approval. It is difficult for me to imagine a better office chair for me.

PS: I was a little shy about asking for it at the time I was hired. It would have been awkward to pay so much for anything less than an extraordinary chair.

I have bad scoliosis in my lower back and pretty much had constant back pain before I purchased this chair. I work from home and sit at my desk for 8-10 hours a day. My hips, legs, back, neck, you name it, it used to hurt every single day. I worked on my posture, raised my monitor, stretched a few times a day and nothing really made much of a difference. I did a ton of research on office chairs, and kept reading about this specific chair. I bit the bullet and placed my order. I could NOT be happier. I purchased my chair about 10 months ago, and can honestly say that I rarely have pain these days!! This chair is a total game changer in my opinion.

I really wanted to like this chair. Its been 15 days and have followed instruction/videos. But, my butt just hurts sitting on this chair for anytime more than 30 minutes. Its hard to make judgement in the showroom. I guess just not for my body type or height.

I work sitting in an Embody and it is the best chair that I've ever owned. Very happy with the multiple adjustment options. The armrests are well designed. I have lower back problems but haven't had any pain issues after sitting all day in this chair. The seat is supportive yet surprisingly cushioning and comfortable.

The product is very comfortable with easy adjustments.I have had other Herman Miller chairs. This is the best.

Super adjustable, very comfortable chair. Love the fabric and the comfortable seat.

I purchased the Aeron chair and decided to return it for a few reasons. I can tall (6'4) and my shoulders would hit the upper and right sides of the chair. The Embody seemed like a better fit given my size.

I love it! It contours to my body and I really appreciate the flat surface. The bottom sides on the Aeron would bother my legs. I do not have that problem with this chair.

One thing I would say about it is that it does not breathe as good as the Aeron since the padding is not mesh. I do not notice it too much. Also, the armrests do not tilt forward or back, just I enjoyed on the Aeron. Lastly, it tends to squeak a lot. Not sure if it will stop over time but right now it still squeaks quite a bit. That is why I knocked it a star for quality.

Other than those things mentioned, this is a fantastic chair and I believe, worth the money. I could not justify buying such an expensive chair but now I truly appreciate having done so. If you spend a long time sitting down, it makes sense to invest in your comfort/posture/health. This is no different than buying a good quality mattress when you sleep.

I bought embody herman miller directly from their website cause i want to have the full top modify feature to attach to it. The chair look very sturdy and nice looking. all the functions is working accordingly and importantly save my aching on my lower back and the butt. I really hope the chair would stays great for 12 years to come also provide the good effect of health. Otherwise even for the expensive chair would be useless if you sit not correctly and not having feature with all ergonomic furnitures or know how to align the the right position.

I have owned the Embody chair at my home for more than 2 years, absolutely love it! With this recent purchase, I now own the Embody chair at my business, as you might expect, I absolutely love it there too!

Don't hesitate to buy this chair if comfort and multiple adjustments for a perfect fit to your body is important to you! Your body feels better after sitting in it long hours compared to sitting in competing expensive leather desk chairs ... I have owned many chairs over my 36 year history in the financial services industry, my body feels much better after long days at the office now!

I've been using an Aeron for the last 10 years which has been a great chair. However, the Embody Chair is spectacular for someone with a bad back and has to sit for long periods working. This chair fits the bill perfectly. I was a little dubious as it does carry a hefty price tag, but it is worth it!!

The chair came in a big box, preassembled. Tore the box down immediately and pushed it to the desk in my home office.. I fiddled with the adjustments for about a week and the back support is the only one I still move around some. Pricey, but I am completely satisfied. I kinda wish it had a higher. back or neck support so I could just tilt back and take a nap, but then I guess it wouldn't be a work chair. No complaints here.

I bought this Herman Miller chair to replace one that I purchased approximately 20 years ago. The old Herman Miller chair was still very comfortable and functional, but I liked the feel, support, and comfort of this newly-designed one. Highly recommend these chairs, even though the cost is higher than other office chairs.

You may not get what you pay for, but you pay for what you get.