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Aeron chair by Herman Miller

Posted By: rad mt tn on 2006-10-26
In Reply to: Chair recommendations - Get outside

Although it is pricey, I highly recommend the Aeron chair. I bought one a few years back when I was having back trouble and carpal tunnel issues from sitting and working 12-16 hours most every day. This chair really made a difference! It comes in different sizes for different people and will adjust practically any way you want it.

Prices will vary so do a web search for Aeron chair and look for the best price.


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It is the best chair money can buy. I have had mine now for 3 years and have never experienced any kind of back pain. In fact, in the last 2 in-house positons I have had, I have taken my Aeron chair with me - and everyone is envious! It is a lot of money up front, but money well spent.
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I looked up the Herman Miller Aeron chair on the internet to see what all the fuss was about after reading these posts. I noticed the chair looks a lot like the one I got from Office Max. I'm not sure what the name of mine is, but it is a VERY comfortable, fully adjustable chair. I've not seen anything like it. I paid $79 as it was on sale from about $139. I noticed that this Herman Miller is much, much more expensive.  Just thought some of you might like to check out Office Max's line. I love mine!
Nothing better than a Herman Miller Aeron Chair!!! nm
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Does anyone use a Herman Miller Aeron chair for work and if so, do you like/love it? nm
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If one cannot afford the Herman Miller Aeron chair (wish), can someone recommend a less..sm
expensive chair that has most of the features?  I am primarily interested in neck/back support with the ability to adjust as needed.  I live in a fairly remote area and the only office equipment stores I have access to are Office Depot and Office Max.  I have one from Office Max but it was a cheap one and doesn't offer much.  I need to invest in a good one, but don't have the $900 for the Herman Miller.  So, if anyone has any suggestions, I would love your advice.  TIA!
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Thanks for the input! That name keeps popping up, so it must be one of the best. Of course, I have to sit in a chair before I'll buy one, but I think maybe one of my upstairs neighbors has one. Maybe he'll let me check it out.

Thanks again for your help!
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herman miller chair that I also love.  mine was the middle of the road.  I believe something like $630.  well worth it.
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Looking into buying one of these and would like to know how good it really is!  Anyone out there with one who can help me?  Can the arms come off easily as never use them when working?  Do you need the loaded version with the tilt limiter? Any help would be appreciated.
That sure beats the $900+ I spent on my Aeron Miller chair ! - nm
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Love my Ergohuman chair! I had a Herman Miller but did not care for it....sm
it was just not comfortable to me. I sold it and bought an Ergohuman and love it! It is less expensive too...about $600 I think. I do not use the arms though they are adjustable several ways, in and out and up and down. They are not detachable but you can push them out of the way. I bought mine on the web..several places sell them.
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The butterfly type back support?  Can't remember the exact name for it.  Do you think the chairs are worth the money?   Thanks.



 


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I got a Herman Miller chair about a year ago and at first didn't like it at all and thought it was extremely overrated and overpriced.  I couldn't get used to the lumbar support, kept taking it out and putting it back in again and anything else I could remove, etc.  I finally just left it in and adjusted it to where it should be and decided to sell it first chance I got.  Well... I still have it.  Now I love it!  From my experience, you need to use it for a while and get used to it.  I have no back problems or aches or pains at all and definitely have no intention of getting rid of it!  This is the only chair I expect to be using as long as I'm transcribing!


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Thanks for your advice. Both replies to my email suggested this chair, and one of my neighbors did, as well. I guess I'll have to see if the neighbor will let me come over and sit in it for a while, so I can be sure. I can't afford ANY chair right now (now 'til my production improves, as all my accounts are new to me right now), but I figured in the meantime I'd start shopping around so I'd know what I want someday when I DO have some money.
I get to take 2 Herman Miller chairs to try!
No one in my neck of the woods sells these things, except for a place 200+ miles away.  This business supply place, however, regularly makes trips out my way to set up office furniture and said they have demo chairs they would be happy to let me test out for 2 weeks at no charge!  So, I have an Aeron and Mirra Chair here in my little office and I'll be putting in a full week's work on each one!  So, if you have wanted to try one of these chairs but not pay for it before making a decision, I HIGHLY recommend just asking if you can test drive a demo one for a week or two.  I honesly had no idea they did such a thing so I just thought I'd share the fact that it is possible! 
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I went online and found the closest Herman Miller distributor (which happened to be Las Vegas for me) and drove there and picked it up.  I have had a few people tell me they have seen them at Costco, but I am not sure if they are authorized distributors and if buying from them voids the warranty.  Because it is such a big investment, my recommendation would be to buy from your closest authorized dealer (per the web site.)  The shipping is what it is - but the main thing is to get your chair from a reputable dealer. -Dana
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I have one too and they are so worth it! My back used to kill me sitting for 10-12 hours a day. Now I never have that problem. I know they are expensive but if you can at all swing one, buy it! Think of it as an investment in your health.
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I'm not Romey, but I do own an Aeron chair, and it is just as comfortable after 6 hours as when one first sits down.  The chair is pricey, though - I bought mine several years ago for $600.  Best money I ever spent for equipment, though.  Hope this helps. 
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Do you dislike your Aeron chair? I have thought about buying one.

Anyone have an Aeron chair/ Worth the ?? NM
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I LOVE my Aeron chair!!!!
I've had mine for a little over a year and I really love it. It's SO comfortable and really helped my back pain. I think I paid a little over $900 for mine but it was worth every penny. I'm quite overweight and I really liked the fact that I could order it in the wider size and it fits my butt a lot better than most other chairs.
Aeron chair, $1000, online.
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bought all of the transcriptionists Herman Miller chairs and we always say we are taking them when we leave.  Yea right, BUT, I would buy one even if I had to pay for it over time. It is so worth it considering we sit all day.   It is made of some kind of a nylon mesh that gives to your body weight and is always comfortable.  There is tons on line about it.  I love my chair, I love my chair, I love my chair.


Attention: Romey - Question about Aeron chair (sm)

You had answered my previous post concerning the Aeron chair and I am really convinced that I want one.  But how comfortable is the seat after several hours?  I am sick of foam that packs down.  I bought a molded gel cushion that looks like a honeycomb, but even this gets "hard" after a while.  Would appreciate your comments. 


After years of sitting in "cheap" chairs, I bought an Aeron chair and it was worth it!!
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I better switch my computer chair for a potty chair. nm
 
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it was the first concert I ever went to.  I remember a teenage girl behind me crying her eyes out and screaming 'HERMAAAN!  HERRMAAAAAN!'


He looked like PeeWee Herman. nm
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Question about Aeron, Please (sm)

What is the chair and back actually made of?  I have heard is it reinforced with a type of steel mesh which is what makes it conform to the user yet keeps it from sagging over time. 


I live in a very rural area and a dealer would probably be at least 200 miles from me, would you buy one sight unseen?  I am so sick of foam chairs that pack down and get so hard.  I constantly have "sitting bone" numbness or worse, spasms. 


Thanks for any info.


Doesn't John Kerry look like Herman Munster?
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Wow, Aeron is $$$$. I googled, and I think that one is way out of my budget.
It looks like a great chair, tho.
Aeron. Expensive but well worth the $$. nm
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Peewee Herman. That man makes my heart go aflutter ever time!

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I have had this chair for about 8 years.  I have to sit on pillows or else it feels like I am sitting on bare metal!   I am ready to buy a new one & would appreciate suggestions.


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Herman Miller Aeron Chair, changed my LIFE!!!!  Can't say enough good about it.  The cost is high, but I felt I could justify it since I spend so much time sitting in it, check it out on ebay, lot cheaper, that is where I got mine.


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Am looking for a new one.  What kind do you have?
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When I was going to PT because of a MVA the theapist told me to allow the chair to support the back, not to sit like they used to make us sit straight and forward but sit back and allow the chair to support you. Also hold in your core muscles.  Once I have done this as well as having a chair that I can easily change up and down positions, I have not had a problem.  She said a pillow would not support the entire back and and thus put you off balance again and you then overcompensate for it.  So I sit completely back in my chair with my entire back being supported by the chair.  Also sit a little higher up.  Works for me and never have a back ache.  Also chair is not one of the most expensive models, $99 at Office Depot.  Though I do need a new one as it is 6 years old.   I work 8 to 10 hours per day in this chair.
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Go to a site called "Nada Chair" it is not a chair but a device that pulls your spine forward by attaching a belt via a strap to your knees. My son is  a PT and one of his patients swears by it. Just check it out. Been there, it's painful, every little bit helps, also ask for a TENS unit. Good luck! I empathize!
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Hi - I've had many various chairs over the past 10 years, and just found the perfect one for me for about $250.00.

It's the Unanimous model chair from the Hon company, part of their 7600 series -- specifically, the 7602 model is the best. It has a high back and adjustable everything -- seat depth, back height, arm width and height, etc...

I've spent lots of money on chairs and love this one!

Sites like NexTag do comparison pricing and show you where you can get the exact item you want at the best price.

Good luck!
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I would try out some chairs at the office supply stores for good lumbar support. I also found that chairs with arm rests were very tiring as the arm rests got in the way of my elbows. I use a pillow to push me forward and also a Nada chair device. They have a website which explains how this work, pulls your spine forward by straps that go over your knees. It was a gift from a therapist. Works pretty well. Also, a microwaveable heating pad helps. Good luck, sometimes more than a chair is needed. It's painful, I know!
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I have been working from home for many years, and over the years, I bought a new chair just about every 12 months, until this past year. I splurged and bought a Henry Miller Aeron chair, and it's wonderful. No more back pain, no more neck pain, no more shoulder pain. I wish I had saved all the money I spent on a chair every year and bought this one back then. They are expensive, but check online, you can find some good deals with free shipping, and sometimes no tax. The chair is well worth the investment if you can swing it. Hope this helps.
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The chair in the link I am providing is by far the best chair I have ever owned.
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I bought the chair in the link below and it has been the BEST chair I have ever used. I have major back problems (we're talking 2 back surgeries in the last 3 years) and I can sit in this chair with no problems at all. It has multiple functions for lumbar support, back support, and the arms can go up and down/in and out. I highly recommend it! Also, if you live anywhere near an Office Depot store, shipping is free. The closest Office Depot store to me is like 75 miles away and they still delivered it for free.
Good luck, I knew I had a really hard time finding something I liked for a long time too.
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Thanks for recommending this chair! I have been looking for a chair for so long and can't find one that is quite right. This one looks like it has everything I need - I'm heading to Office Depot this weekend to try it out. Thanks so much!!
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I have a herman miller Mirra chair that I love.  Very expensive (over 700 bucks) but way worth the money.


 


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I found a sealy posturepedic with ergonomic lumbar support and many other features for just under 200 and it is great
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This is the best chair I have ever owned and the price is fairly reasonable.
Thanks for the tip. I am looking for a new chair

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