Aeron Identification
The Aeron is a type of office chair first invented by Don Chadwick and Bill Stumpf and sold by the office furniture company Herman Miller Inc. of Zeeland, Michigan. The first Aeron chairs sold in 1994 and are still available from dealers, retailers and online vendors.
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Identification
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Instead of fabric or leather cushions, a thatched synthetic material known as Pellicle covers an Aeron chair. Herman Miller produces both wheeled, adjustable and stationary Aeron chairs in such colors as black, brown, blue and silver.
Function
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The Aeron chair uses a support system known as PostureFit in order to keep the spine aligned and reduce the risk of back pain from sitting at a desk for long hours. Herman Miller touts that the Aeron chair has the ability to support people of all body shapes, heights and weights.
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Features
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The Aeron chair contains 94 percent recycled material, according to Herman Miller's official website. Herman Miller also sells accessories for Aeron chairs, such as footrests and additional supports for people with back problems.
Cost
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Aeron chairs sold for between $400 and $1,000 in 2009. Prices vary based upon the type of metal used for the chair frame and the added features of the chair, such as whether or not the chair has adjustable armrests.
Fun Fact
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The Aeron chair is on display at the Museum of Modern Art in New York because of its unusual design.
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References
- Photo Credit Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of Even Wu
