About Herman Miller Aeron Chairs
The Herman Miller Aeron chair is more than just office furniture; it's officially a pop culture icon. This chair was featured in the Museum of Modern Art in NYC as well as in the office décor in several prominent TV shows, like "30 Rock," "The West Wing" and "The Office." Many furniture companies have copied aspects of the Aeron chair's design, yet the original remains unique. Does this Spark an idea?
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History
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Herman Miller, Inc., is the name of a world-famous furniture company, whose corporate headquarters are located in Michigan. The goal of Herman Miller Inc. is to create modern and innovative furniture and home products that feature unique designs. The Aeron chair and the Pellicle fabric were designed by Bill Stumpf and Don Chadwick in 1996. The designers want to create a chair that gave its users a comfortable experience, no matter how long they sat in it.
Function
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The Aeron chair is most famous for its ergonomic design. The taller seat back is designed to relieve lower back pressure, and the waterfall front seat edge helps with blood circulation. The large front arm rests and height adjustable foot rests provide good support.
The Pellicle, or the thin membrane-like fabric that forms the back of the chair, provides sufficient air flow and good lumbar support. The Kinemat tilt is designed so you can easily move your ankles, knees and hips. You can also add the PostureFit option, which is designed to keep the lower back in a natural and comfortable position. -
Features
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This chair comes in three sizes, so the buyer can adjust the settings to her height and weight. However, the maximum weight for the chair is 300 lbs. You can buy either the basic or highly adjustable Aeron chair.
You can also buy the Herman Aeron chair in several colors to complement any office décor, including carbon, nickel, platinum and steel. Depending on your flooring, you can also customize the casters so you can always easily navigate with your chair.
Considerations
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You can buy a Herman Miller Aeron chair for about $700 to $1,000, depending on the options you choose. Even though the Aeron chair is a pricey investment, it does come with a complete 12-year warranty. However, you must purchase the chair new from an official Herman Miller local dealer. You can purchase from the official dealer, who will deliver it and put it together for you on site.
Expert Insight
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Although you can find a used Herman Miller Aeron chair for a cheaper price, it may not be as good a deal since you won't get the complete warranty. The chair itself is made with recycled materials, and many of the parts can be easily replaced so it stays in perfect working order.
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Comments
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Great Chair for people with Posture Problems. I would highly recommend to anyone who spends a large amount of time in the office. Take it from me, Herman Miller Chairs are great stuff.
