Aeron Chair
Originally designed by Bill Stumpf and Don Chadwick in 1994 and updated by Don Chadwick 2016, the Aeron Chair has become the gold standard in blending ergonomics with comfort. Every component of Aeron is designed to maintain proper alignment and balance – no matter the sitting position. The patented PostureFit SL hardware provides adjustable spinal support that helps your body mimic its strongest posture: standing, chest open, and pelvis tilted slightly forward. From upright and active to a deep recline, Aeron’s state-of-the-art Harmonic 2 tilt mechanism moves with you naturally and supports your entire range of movement. Fine-tune Aeron even further with its fully adjustable arms, seat height, and recline. And since it’s now composed of more than 50% recycled materials, you can experience the same comfort with more sustainability.
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- #1Dec 30, 2025
The Best Ergonomic Office Chair and Most Comfortable To Buy at the Moment?
I've been using [Herman Miller Aeron](https://www.reddit.com/user/imnotgoingtofatcamp/comments/1ptxhwh/best_office_chairs_to_buy_in_2026/) for months, took a bit to get used to the firm mesh, but now I can sit 8+ hours straight without back pain.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #2Dec 30, 2025
The Best Ergonomic Office Chair and Most Comfortable To Buy at the Moment?
I've been using [Herman Miller Aeron](https://www.reddit.com/user/imnotgoingtofatcamp/comments/1ptxhwh/best_office_chairs_to_buy_in_2026/) for months, took a bit to get used to the firm mesh, but now I can sit 8+ hours straight without back pain.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #3Dec 30, 2025
Looking for an office chair, but can't spend a $1k+ on a Herman Miller. Are there any cheaper alternatives I can get online?
Buy a used Aeron, you can get them for like 350 on marketplace
View on Redditopen_in_new - #4Dec 29, 2025
Looking for an office chair, but can't spend a $1k+ on a Herman Miller. Are there any cheaper alternatives I can get online?
find a used one.. I got mine for $400 from a liquidation warehouse. old school aeron.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #5Dec 29, 2025
Looking for an office chair, but can't spend a $1k+ on a Herman Miller. Are there any cheaper alternatives I can get online?
I got my two Herman Miller Aerons for an average of $275.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #6Dec 29, 2025
Looking for an office chair, but can't spend a $1k+ on a Herman Miller. Are there any cheaper alternatives I can get online?
Honestly a used herman miller is your best bet. For back pain the embody chair is the best on the market, but if you can’t find one used there are a lot of mirra and aeron.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #7Dec 29, 2025
Looking for an office chair, but can't spend a $1k+ on a Herman Miller. Are there any cheaper alternatives I can get online?
Got my Herman Miller aeron for 300 resale. Worth every penny, just do it!
View on Redditopen_in_new - #8Dec 29, 2025
Looking for an office chair, but can't spend a $1k+ on a Herman Miller. Are there any cheaper alternatives I can get online?
You can get used Aerons. And, they have a 10 year replacement. So immediately get the seat replaced and the piston. New chair.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #9Dec 29, 2025
Looking for an office chair, but can't spend a $1k+ on a Herman Miller. Are there any cheaper alternatives I can get online?
Used Aeron. I bought 2 for under $250 each
View on Redditopen_in_new - #10Dec 29, 2025
Looking for an office chair, but can't spend a $1k+ on a Herman Miller. Are there any cheaper alternatives I can get online?
I found a reseller on ebay and got 2 herman miller aerons for about $500 each!
View on Redditopen_in_new - #11Dec 29, 2025
Looking for an office chair, but can't spend a $1k+ on a Herman Miller. Are there any cheaper alternatives I can get online?
Echoing others thoughts about FB Marketplace for refurbs. In 2014 I was shopping for one, but had a $400 budget. I found this guy on Craigslists who must have been on some meds, or off them, he was super hyper. Anyway in his scatterbrained way scheduled me to come to his house to pick up the chair. I show up and his entire suburban property was dedicated to Herman Miller. Back porch had 5'x5'x5' plastic bins full of just arm rests, another area with seat backs, and lift pistons, and casters. We picked a good base, swapped a few parts, he even used this special spraypaint he tracked down that exactly matches the finish on the metal pieces. Walked away with an Aeron for $360. In 2022 I had more money so I bought a brand new Aeron (new model) and sold the old one on Facebook Marketplace for $400.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #12Dec 29, 2025
Looking for an office chair, but can't spend a $1k+ on a Herman Miller. Are there any cheaper alternatives I can get online?
A $300 used Herman Miller? Aerons are widely available used, on CL, FB Marketplace and then from local furniture liquidators as they're one of the most popular office chairs of all time so there's always a second hand supply. They're built like tanks, have a 12 year warranty and service parts are widely available, they're very serviceable chairs although the most likely repair will be the gas cylinder for the height adjustment which eventually wear out and is an easy swap and tons of kits are available on the Internet. If you are really lucky you can find one with a worn out cylinder for cheap and replace it. I've seen them as low as $250 depending on specs, but you should be able to find plenty in the $250-450 range, I'd recommend adding the PostureFit kit for better lumbar if you get one with the classic basic lumbar pad which really sucks. If you can find a local liquidator they'd probably deliver.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #13Dec 29, 2025
Looking for an office chair, but can't spend a $1k+ on a Herman Miller. Are there any cheaper alternatives I can get online?
So you can't spend $1k, what is your actual budget? Find a local office furniture wholesaler or refurb shop. Most od the time you can get an Aeron for $500 or less.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #14Dec 29, 2025
Looking for an office chair, but can't spend a $1k+ on a Herman Miller. Are there any cheaper alternatives I can get online?
I just moved cross country and couldn’t fit my Aeron in my car so I left it behind. Decided I can’t live without one so I got a used Aeron off fb marketplace for $300. There are dozens for sale online in the city where I live, maybe try there.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #15Dec 29, 2025
Looking for an office chair, but can't spend a $1k+ on a Herman Miller. Are there any cheaper alternatives I can get online?
Used Herman Miller Aeron, there’s a reason it’s consistently recommended on this sub. It’s not the only BIFL but it will have one of the largest used selections.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #16Dec 28, 2025
Is this a good office chair?
Looks like an Autonomous chair. Good but not BIFL (I own one since 3 years). Go for a refurbished Aeron by Herman Miller.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #17Dec 27, 2025
The Best Ergonomic Office Chair and Most Comfortable To Buy at the Moment?
I've been using [Herman Miller Aeron](https://www.reddit.com/user/imnotgoingtofatcamp/comments/1ptxhwh/best_office_chairs_to_buy_in_2026/) for months, took a bit to get used to the firm mesh, but now I can sit 8+ hours straight without back pain.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #18Dec 27, 2025
The Best Ergonomic Office Chair and Most Comfortable To Buy at the Moment?
I've been using [Herman Miller Aeron](https://www.reddit.com/user/imnotgoingtofatcamp/comments/1ptxhwh/best_office_chairs_to_buy_in_2026/) for months, took a bit to get used to the firm mesh, but now I can sit 8+ hours straight without back pain.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #19Dec 27, 2025
The Best Ergonomic Office Chair and Most Comfortable To Buy at the Moment?
I've been using [Herman Miller Aeron](https://www.reddit.com/user/imnotgoingtofatcamp/comments/1ptxhwh/best_office_chairs_to_buy_in_2026/) for months, took a bit to get used to the firm mesh, but now I can sit 8+ hours straight without back pain.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #20Dec 26, 2025
The Best Ergonomic Office Chair and Most Comfortable To Buy at the Moment?
Don't buy gaming chair, in this budget, you can easily get herman miller aeron. These are very comfortable to sit long hour.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #21Dec 26, 2025
The Best Ergonomic Office Chair and Most Comfortable To Buy at the Moment?
I know a lot of people are mentioning a used Aeron or Gesture but if you want something new, the Desky Pinnacle is $500. Has all of the features youd want for a mid range ergo chair. theres lumbar support, mesh etc. The Steelcase Gesture kept coming up for a reason. I heard it's great if you sit cross legged during games. For the Herman Miller Aeron, it's great but the hard plastic edges around the seat make it uncomfortable if you change positions much. If you like getting cozy or changing how you sit, that's something to keep in mind. Try to test in person if you can, or make sure there's a good return policy. Chairs are super personal.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #22Dec 26, 2025
The Best Ergonomic Office Chair and Most Comfortable To Buy at the Moment?
I've been using [Herman Miller Aeron](https://www.reddit.com/user/imnotgoingtofatcamp/comments/1ptxhwh/best_office_chairs_to_buy_in_2026/) for months, took a bit to get used to the firm mesh, but now I can sit 8+ hours straight without back pain.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #23Dec 24, 2025
The Best Ergonomic Office Chair and Most Comfortable To Buy at the Moment?
I've been using [Herman Miller Aeron](https://www.reddit.com/user/imnotgoingtofatcamp/comments/1ptxhwh/best_office_chairs_to_buy_in_2026/) for months, took a bit to get used to the firm mesh, but now I can sit 8+ hours straight without back pain.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #24Dec 24, 2025
The Best Ergonomic Office Chair and Most Comfortable To Buy at the Moment?
I've been using [Herman Miller Aeron](https://www.reddit.com/user/imnotgoingtofatcamp/comments/1ptxhwh/best_office_chairs_to_buy_in_2026/) for months, took a bit to get used to the firm mesh, but now I can sit 8+ hours straight without back pain.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #25Dec 24, 2025
The Best Ergonomic Office Chair and Most Comfortable To Buy at the Moment?
I've been using [Herman Miller Aeron](https://www.reddit.com/user/imnotgoingtofatcamp/comments/1ptxhwh/best_office_chairs_to_buy_in_2026/) for months, took a bit to get used to the firm mesh, but now I can sit 8+ hours straight without back pain.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #26Dec 24, 2025
The Best Ergonomic Office Chair and Most Comfortable To Buy at the Moment?
Buy any steelcase or herman miller aeron chair but not gaming chair, these are not comfortable to sit long hour.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #27Dec 24, 2025
Best ROI for BIFL Item?
Prius, Muhle razor, Heimat wool deck hat, herman miller aeron (I have two now), passive ATC speakers, my cast iron pan, cast iron press, stainless pots and pans, full grain leather wallet, g shock ga2100, Wüsthof knives
View on Redditopen_in_new - #28Dec 23, 2025
The Best Ergonomic Office Chair and Most Comfortable To Buy at the Moment?
I've been using [Herman Miller Aeron](https://www.reddit.com/user/imnotgoingtofatcamp/comments/1ptxhwh/best_office_chairs_to_buy_in_2026/) for months, took a bit to get used to the firm mesh, but now I can sit 8+ hours straight without back pain.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #29Dec 22, 2025
The Best Ergonomic Office Chair and Most Comfortable To Buy at the Moment?
I've been using [Herman Miller Aeron](https://www.reddit.com/r/WFH/comments/1oohuci/best_ergonomic_office_chair_right_now/) for months, took a bit to get used to the firm mesh, but now I can sit 8+ hours straight without back pain.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #30Dec 21, 2025
The Best Ergonomic Office Chair and Most Comfortable To Buy at the Moment?
I inherited my dad’s Herman Miller Aeron, and it broke a few weeks ago, so I called up Customer Service, and it turns out the chair is 23 years old and still repairable. It goes to show that spending a little extra is worth it in the long run.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #31Dec 21, 2025
The Best Ergonomic Office Chair and Most Comfortable To Buy at the Moment?
Look at the Steelcase Series 1 or Herman Miller Aeron (used/refurbished), both are ergonomic, durable, and truly worth the investment.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #32Dec 21, 2025
The Best Ergonomic Office Chair and Most Comfortable To Buy at the Moment?
I have had a bunch of Herman miller and steel case chairs over my career. I always buy them used for around 50% retail price. No reason to buy new. Any chair in either of their line ups would be good. If you can, find a retailer in your city, go into the store and try all of them, you’ll get a good idea of which suits you best. Right now I have an embody at my studio and an aeron classic for clients. I have an Aeron remastered at home.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #33Dec 21, 2025
The Best Ergonomic Office Chair and Most Comfortable To Buy at the Moment?
I’ve had a Herman Miller Aeron for 10 years. It is amazing. You can find them for around $1,000 at certain retailers. Just looked at a place called Seating Mind and they have a 12 year warranty on the Aeron. Just a phenomenal chair.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #34Dec 21, 2025
The Best office chair for back pain that is Affordable and Long Hours sitting?
Herman Miller Aeron but the material is slippery for me, so i wind up doing more core work during the day then i truly want to. If i can find a way to make it more non-slip id say that chair for sure
View on Redditopen_in_new - #35Dec 20, 2025
The Best office chair for back pain that is Affordable and Long Hours sitting?
Yep. I bough my Aeron used off Craigslist in 2006 for $400. Still fantastic can’t beat that value.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #36Dec 20, 2025
The Best office chair for back pain that is Affordable and Long Hours sitting?
Shortly after covid I messed up my back, I could barely move and standing would make my back heat up and hurt. Like it was hot to the touch. I got money from my work and used it all and then some for an aeron chair. Got it home and wheeled it from my desk to the dinner table to the living room because it was the only chair in the home help.my back
View on Redditopen_in_new - #37Dec 7, 2025
What brands/products do you AVOID because of their poor longevity?
I spot 2 Aeron chair and it’s a game changer. There’s a reason that businesses shell out obscene amount of cash for Herman Miller products.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #38Dec 2, 2025
What exactly makes expensive office chairs better?
Not all expensive chairs are the same. Just like clothes, some will fit your body better than others. I bought the Aeron when they first came out and the chair truly saved my back over the decades. Unfortunately, the metal frame at the front of the seat would dig into my thighs, causing discomfort and numbness after an extended period of sitting. When it was time for a replacement, I got the Humanscale Freedom Headrest in leather and have not looked back.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #39Dec 2, 2025
The Best and Most Comfortable Ergonomic Office Chair To Buy Now?
I often get pain in my back due to sitting before computer for long hour. Few days back, a friend suggested me to use Herman Miller Aeron. These are comfortable for me to sit before computer for long hour.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #40Dec 2, 2025
Best office chair for gaming and/or just chilling for hours
One piece of advice: gaming chairs usually look flashy but they’re not built with the same long-term ergonomics as office chairs. An ergonomic office chair will outlast and out-support a racing-style gaming seat every time. Can’t help but recc Herman Miller Aeron. It’s pricey but designed to keep your posture in check and lasts decades with parts support. In that’s out of budget, look at brands like Steelcase or even some of the better value options by Sihoo. Focus on adjustable lumbar, seat depth, and armrests which matter way more than looks when you’re sitting through long sessions. Haven’t found this for other brands but for Sihoo I found a post a while back-it lists different Sihoo models and explains which model is better for which aspect so definitely go over it in case you’re considering Sihoo (or to get a sense of what to look for)
View on Redditopen_in_new - #41Nov 6, 2025
The Best and Most Comfortable Ergonomic Office Chair To Buy Now?
I’d definitely recommend the [Herman Miller Aeron,](https://www.reddit.com/user/SnooHamsters7373/comments/1nngmad/most_recommended_office_chairs_on_reddit/) it’s pricey, but worth every penny if you sit for long hours. The build quality, lumbar support, and overall comfort are top-tier. Plus, it holds up great even after years of daily use.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #42Nov 4, 2025
Herman Miller or Steelcase office chair?
Arron chair. The chair really is so comfortable because it is adaptable to one's body. I had another type of chair before I got an Aeron,and after I got the Aeron I really felt the difference.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #43Nov 4, 2025
The Best and Most Comfortable Ergonomic Office Chair To Buy Now?
I fucking love my Humanscale Freedom headrest. It also looks really good imo. I paid retail brand new, it was 14xx iirc and I don’t feel like I overspent at all. You can get them used for 4-600ish, a friend of mine got a leather model for 650ish from one of the used office furniture websites and it was immaculate. I think the basic recommendations are great. Leap V2 is a really great chair. The HM Aeron works for a lot of people but personally I hate the mesh seat. The HM Embody is the only chair I consider in the same league as the Humanscale Freedom.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #44Nov 3, 2025
The Best and Most Comfortable Ergonomic Office Chair To Buy Now?
Yea I would say the Herman Miller Aeron if you can, marketplace as others said
View on Redditopen_in_new - #45Nov 3, 2025
The Best and Most Comfortable Ergonomic Office Chair To Buy Now?
This is where I found mine. Dude had a two car garage full of Herman Miller Aerons, Sayls, Mirras and some Steecase options too. I sat in a couple and picked the prettiest Aeron I could find (got one with shiny aluminum!). Craigslist can work too, and there might be business liquidators in any given area.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #46Nov 3, 2025
The Best and Most Comfortable Ergonomic Office Chair To Buy Now?
Obviously, there are only two best chairs ever: the IKEA Markus if you’re not rich enough, or the Herman Miller Aeron if you’re almost rich.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #47Nov 3, 2025
My local office supply store doesn't have Aerons. What are some other chairs that are just as good?
Steelcase Leap and Herman Miller Aeron are highly reviewed chairs. I actually tried both and preferred the Aeron. I also liked that there was less cushions on it as I could only afford used then. I bought it used like 5+ years ago for $450, and it's still good. Aeron has 3 sizes and B was fine (most common size). I have a C at work and it's too big and long (depth size). The downside of the Aeron is that there is no ability to change the depth of the chair.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #48Nov 3, 2025
The Best and Most Comfortable Ergonomic Office Chair To Buy Now?
It must be Herman Miller Aeron, unfortunitely.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #49Nov 3, 2025
The Best and Most Comfortable Ergonomic Office Chair To Buy Now?
Actually sitting in a chair, even briefly, can be very informative for it's comfort over the long term. Herman Miller and Steelcase are popular recommendations and different designs fit different people. I like the Herman Miller Aeron enough that I bought a used one for my home office, and I had an officemate who liked his Herman Miller Embody. About any of those can be found used within your budget, and they are both reliable and repairable to make them truly BIFL.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #50Nov 3, 2025
The Best and Most Comfortable Ergonomic Office Chair To Buy Now?
I swear by Aeron Herman Miller. You can find them cheaper if you look on eBay or FB marketplace for office liquidation sales and the like. I have one in my home and it's never done me wrong. It could use a head rest, but 🤷🏼 they do sell some attachable ones
View on Redditopen_in_new - #51Nov 3, 2025
My local office supply store doesn't have Aerons. What are some other chairs that are just as good?
Anything HM is good, but aeron are best
View on Redditopen_in_new - #52Nov 3, 2025
What’s a purchase that’s not fun, not flashy but now you swear by it?
A used herman miller aeron!
View on Redditopen_in_new - #53Nov 1, 2025
Are there any office chairs that can help relieve my back pain?
I love my Herman Miller Aeron Chair. Fantastic and no back pain. Worth every penny and got it off Facebook marketplace for $400
View on Redditopen_in_new - #54Oct 3, 2025
Herman Miller Aeron Size C
Yes. If everything works and the seat/back don't have problems with the mesh this is likely a very good deal. If it has bells and whistles even if you have to purchase a new seat or back (around $100 i think) it would still be a good buy.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #55Sep 3, 2025
Office chair for 250+ lbs used for 12+ hours a day
I was really amazed at how comfortable my office chair was. Finally looked it up, it was a Herman Miller Aeron.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #56Sep 3, 2025
Office chair for 250+ lbs used for 12+ hours a day
I just got a Herman miller Aeron chair. You might pick up a second hand one for 300, new is 1000+ depending on spec. They are super comfortable and come with an awesome 12 year warranty
View on Redditopen_in_new - #57Sep 3, 2025
Office chair for 250+ lbs used for 12+ hours a day
I am that size and I still love my Aeron from Hermon Miller after all these years.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #58Aug 12, 2025
What is the best high-end home office chair?
Aeron is a great choice. But also check out the desk chairs made by Humanscale. They have a really nice alternative to the Aeron. Currently I am using their Saddle Stool and I like it much better than a chair. Easy to get in and out of. Encourages you to use your back muscles and not slump. When not in use fits neatly under the desk. Comes in great colors. Looks really good without overwhelming the rest of the room.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #59Aug 12, 2025
What is the best high-end home office chair?
The Herman Miller Aeron is built to be repaired, not discarded. It's also built to last without repairs. The most common size to find on the used office market is size "B", or two dimples. Discounted cost of a new unit with minimal options should be in the $900 range. Used in the $500 range. The gas cylinder goes out eventually, usually 15-20 years based on use. They take a bit of extra care to clean because of the nooks and crannies, but again they're built to be in use for decades, not years.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #60Aug 12, 2025
What is the best high-end home office chair?
Aeron Mesh chairs aren’t like cheap mesh chairs.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #61Aug 12, 2025
What is the best high-end home office chair?
Aerons absolutely will last 20 years, and if they do break service parts are available.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #62Aug 12, 2025
What is the best high-end home office chair?
Aeron is the GOAT. Comfortable, durable, built like a tank, serviceable. They are always available on classifieds and from furniture logistics for $350-$450, you can find one for less if you’re lucky.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #63Aug 12, 2025
What is the best high-end home office chair?
Plus they come with a 12 yr warranty if bought new. My dad got an Aeron chair from a former office job 12 years ago and it was far rom new then. Other than a cigarette burn it looks brand new.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #64Aug 12, 2025
What is the best high-end home office chair?
We’re a mixed household - Leap 2 for me, Aeron for my husband. We each hate the other’s chair.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #65Aug 12, 2025
What is the best high-end home office chair?
Aeron or Embody are the classic go to, you really need to sit in them first though to pick the right one. A good rule of thumb is if you like moving around/ sitting in various positions/ pulling one leg up go with the embody, if not go with the aeron.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #66Aug 12, 2025
What is the best high-end home office chair?
Herman Miller Aeron or Steelcase Leap. They’re pricey but can be had for a fraction of retail via Craigslist or FB Marketplace.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #67Aug 8, 2025
Best Office Chairs Under $1000
Love my Aeron! Few friends also purchased theirs after sitting in mine
View on Redditopen_in_new - #68Aug 8, 2025
Office chair that won’t flatten after a year or two?
Herman Miller Aeron, Haworth Fern, or Haworth Zody. I work for a Haworth dealer but I've sat in an Aeron for the past 11 years.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #69Aug 7, 2025
Office chair that won’t flatten after a year or two?
Yeah fr, Leap's cushion is actually soild. I've had mine for over a year, sitting in it daily, and it still feels the same. If OP wants something a bit more breathable tho, Herman Miller Aeron Chair mesh is a good shout too. Both are built to last, just depends if you're team cushion or team mesh tbh.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #70Aug 7, 2025
Office chair that won’t flatten after a year or two?
Herman Miller Aeron Chair is brilliant. Steelcase Leaps is a close second. Neither are cheap, but both are leaps and bounds ahead of any "normal" chair. Remember that you might spend more time in your chair than your bed, so spend accordingly. Me - I insist on Herman Miller. I had a job a few years ago with barbage chairs. It was exhausting to sit at my desk. We replaced the chair with a Herman Miller (I had used one at previous jobs). The different was (no surprise to me) night and day. Not sore, more endurance, easier to focus. etc.... I now own one of my own in my home office. I won't sit in anything else. You can usually get them used for under $400. The new sticker prices is super high, but used.... that's the price of 2 "normal" chairs, but it will outlast them by a decade. Herman Miller Chairs tend to last a couple decades.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #71Aug 4, 2025
Best Ergonomic Office Chair for Long Hours (WFH & Beyond)?
Aeron's are buy once, cry once.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #72Aug 3, 2025
Best Ergonomic Office Chair for Long Hours (WFH & Beyond)?
This is really all OP needs to read. Herman Miller Aeron. Find one on marketplace for $500 and never worry again
View on Redditopen_in_new - #73Aug 3, 2025
Best Ergonomic Office Chair for Long Hours (WFH & Beyond)?
> The gold standard, but the price tag is intimidating. You can find them cheap on the re-sale market. > Are they really worth the investment? Yes.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #74Aug 3, 2025
Best Ergonomic Office Chair for Long Hours (WFH & Beyond)?
Hey friend! Have a lot of thoughts on this. For me: Herman Miller Aeron. I had a nasty back injury at the start of covid, and was working 8 hrs/day in the shittiest desk chair™. So I did a TON of research. HM, Steelcase, Markus, general gaming chairs, etc. and ended up buying a Herman Miller Aeron classic on Craigslist. Incredible chair, I'm officially a shill for them now. Since then, I've bought 6 more Aeron's for family/friends. 5 were the classic model, and I recently bought one of the new remastered series for myself as an upgrade. **For the classic model you shouldn't spend more than $350/chair.** They're incredible. Built like absolute tanks, amazing back support, great cooling, excellent 3rd party headrests, all green flags (though they collect dust and will catch headphone cords at an absurd rate). The Remastered chairs are expensive, but the Classic bought pre-owned are 1/5 the price and 90% as good IMO. Different folks prefer different chairs so definitely do test any chair out before you buy since it's an expensive purchase. Aeron authorized dealers typically only sell the Remastered so to get a true apples to apples, go to a refurbisher and find a Classic to try. Otherwise you risk talking yourself into a $1,300 brand new chair. Also try a Leap as much of the above applies. Different preferences between people. Ahnesty has a good video on how to find Aerons used from a few years ago on YT. Used that a lot.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #75Aug 3, 2025
What are some of the best products/brands you love splurging on?
Quality blender is up there for me too, I am a Blendtec guy but Blendec or Vitamix, either way, if you use a blender regularly it makes a huge difference. I also have the Dyson hair dryer, I got a deal on one of the refurbished models with a coupon, seemed like a ridiculous purchase but that thing is really good. Doubly ridiculous because I really only have a beard to blowdry but a damp neck is not a good thing if you didn't know. Since you mentioned Dyson - Their vacuums are pretty good but in the end I'm not a huge fan, I think bagless is inferior, but a great vacuum is a real convenience, not a fun one but it makes life easier. I recently bought a Sebo D4 and that thing is next-level. Zojirush water boiler/dispenser. I like electric kettles but in the USA with our 120VAC they're slow. The Zojirushi dispensers will hold water at 208º and they last forever. Older models had gaskets that required occasional replacement but they sell the parts, my current one with the double-wall design has been on pretty much for ten years straight except when I unplug it to go on vacation. Great convenience appliance for coffee and tea lovers, especially for someone who does a French press every morning. Great kitchen tools, knives, cookware, utensils. They're all just hunks of metal in the end so anything good quality is buy it for life. Apple electronics, although laptops, phones, etc. can't really be BIFL. Porsche car - Not necessarily the cheapest to keep for life but they claim 70% of the cars they've made are still on the road. Not brand-specific but decent home audio, especially a 5.1 or better surround setup for movie and TV. Even YouTube documentaries sound so much better, you get spoiled by great audio, I find even narration lacks impact and presence when I'm listening to a podcast through earbuds vs. watching on my surround system. And while audiophilia gets people spending ridiculous amounts of money with the proliferation of cheap consumer electronics the last few decades you don't have to spend much to get a way better experience. Bicycle stuff, but not really brand specific and I don't go as crazy as a lot of enthusiasts, but don't mind spending on good bikes, good gear and good accessories. Ekornes Stressless furniture - very comfortable to me, IMO even most expensive furniture isn't really comfortable or ergonomic, a lot of it is plush, superficially comfortable but not supportive and wrecks your neck and back if you spend a lot of time in it. Similarly, Herman Miller Aerons for office duty. Travelpro luggage - most of their lines aren't expensive enough to be a real splurge, but very nice and durable, way better than cheap luggage some of which seems to be single-use these days.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #76Jul 9, 2025
What's are home office purchases you've made that have more than paid for themselves?
A lot of gaming chairs are gimmick. Invest in a used or new Herman miller Aeron - used goes for $350 near me.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #77Jul 8, 2025
What's are home office purchases you've made that have more than paid for themselves?
Since you mention your chair, my best “purchase” has been my Herman Miller Aeron. I used quotes because I was actually able to get it for free from an older woman on our street whose husband had passed away and was clearing out his home office. If you can swing the price, it’s absolutely worth it. You can find a ton of lightly used ones for a fraction of the price if you look at office furniture wholesalers / used furniture companies.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #78Jul 8, 2025
PSA: Avoid Secretlab Chairs
Yeah - They’re rubbish I bought mine at the beginning of COVID Build quality sucked and weren’t very comfy. Mostly made of cheap plywood and cheap foam, held together with staples. Looked cool though. I’ve since gone for a Herman Miller Embody, which costs a lot more - but you can get a Herman Miller Aeron for around the same price as a secret lab. I wish I’d done that.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #79Jul 8, 2025
First ergonomic chair advice
Do you know your measurements? A good chair, like good clothing, is made better by being fit to your measurements. Knowing the distance from your inside knee to the floor helps you pick a chair that will go low/high enough for you to be in a comfort position. I like to be able to adjust 10 degrees +/- from 90 degree knee bend for my comfort range. I have a long torso as well so I needed arm rests that could adjust so that my elbows rested on them naturally with my arms at the side, knowing my seated distance from butt to bent elbow helped me eliminate chairs. I have a Herman Miller Aeron Chair A Size The 3 sizes available in this type are: # Aeron Chair–A Size–Fully Adjustable Arms * Height: 34.2"–38.5" * Width: 27.5"–29.3" * Depth: 27"–27.5" * Seat Depth: 16" * Seat Height: 14.4"–19.3" * Arm Height: 7.5"–11.5" Aeron Chair–B Size–Fully Adjustable Arms * Height: 36.8"–41.1" * Width: 28.3"–30.4" * Depth: 27.5"–28.3" * Seat Depth: 17" * Seat Height: 14.8"–22.8" * Arm Height: 7.5"–11.5" Aeron Chair–C Size–Fully Adjustable Arms * Height: 40"–45.4" * Width: 28.3"–31.6" * Depth: 27.5"–28.3" * Seat Depth: 18.5" * Seat Height: 15.8"–22.8" * Arm Height: 7.5"–11.5" Knowing your size will have a big impact on brands available to you. Beyond my Herman miller I also have a standing stool so I can work at near standing at my desk from time to time, I use it less now in my 40's than I did in my 30's
View on Redditopen_in_new - #80Jul 8, 2025
What's are home office purchases you've made that have more than paid for themselves?
Find a Herman Miller Aeron for something other than full retail price. Mine and my wife's were both technically "scratch-and-dent," mine has some damage to the cushion that hasn't spread in the 5 years I've had it and my wife's looks pristine. Do that or find one used or buy one from a business that's closing an office, but get one. I sit in mine 8 hours a day for work and then sometimes another couple of hours to play video games and I feel fine.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #81Jul 4, 2025
New desk chair for extended sessions (<$300)
Genuinely a real suggestion! I have two Aerons and have helped buy 4 others for family & friends over time. If you're buying from a refurbishment store it's much less likely to be an issue, but if you're buying off Craigslist, you definitely don't want to get home. only to figure out the chair is gross. It's a very small check for an expensive thing. Since there's no stuffing just mesh, if it's visibly clean & smells normal then it's fine. If someone spilled gasoline on it or something, you'll know.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #82Jul 4, 2025
New desk chair for extended sessions (<$300)
I love my used Aeron medium size chair but I’m not a huge dude at all, 5’8” and 160. I was comfortable at 225 pounds in it though.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #83Jul 3, 2025
New desk chair for extended sessions (<$300)
Herman Miller Aeron. Mesh sitting surface. Easier to clean.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #84Jul 2, 2025
Your Top 3 BIFL Items
Darn Tough Socks - Self explanatory Herman Miller Aeron Chair - I work from home 2-3 times per week, best chair I’ve ever had Thuma Bed - Very comfy & I’ve had it for about 5-6 years. No cracks or noises
View on Redditopen_in_new - #85Jul 2, 2025
The current best office chair for long hours? I'm now struggling with BACK PAIN!
It’s a Herman Miller Aaron, second hand, $300
View on Redditopen_in_new - #86Jul 2, 2025
The current best office chair for long hours? I'm now struggling with BACK PAIN!
Best options are Herman miller Aeron and steel case leap v2, I use an Aeron in the office and a leap v2 at home. The Aeron forces proper sitting position which can be annoying but does let you work long hours, the leap is very adjustable and lets you sit however you want. I highly recommend finding them used even if you have to referb them, they’re not like cheap chairs that are junk if any part fails, you can get replacement parts, I got mine used from a store that does office chair referb so it came with new upholstery which was nice. If you go Herman miller please reference their size guide, chair size is indicated by bumps on the back near the top, 1 bump = small, 2 = medium etc
View on Redditopen_in_new - #87Jul 2, 2025
The current best office chair for long hours? I'm now struggling with BACK PAIN!
Herman Miller Aeron (I personally prefer the Embody) or Steelcase Leap
View on Redditopen_in_new - #88Jul 1, 2025
Name your top 5 BIFL items
These aren't must haves for anyone else, but they've served me well: - Herman Miller Aeron office chair - IBM Model F keyboard\* - Sennheiser HD600 headphones - Stanley thermos - Lodge cast iron skillet (\*The Model M is still in production by Unicomp and is better for most people, but the Model F is less prone to wear.)
View on Redditopen_in_new - #89Jun 5, 2025
What chair should a women get who sits in the chair for hours
Herman Miller chain. I personally use the Embody but the Aeron is most peoples go to. Steelcase is also another option. You can find both of them at a discount from office surplus stores.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #90Jun 3, 2025
I've never owned a nice chair in my life (like a living room type of chair), ready to invest...
Herman Miller Aeron. There is no substitute. I bought my first one in 1998 for $800 - it lasted 25 years before needing seat replacement
View on Redditopen_in_new - #91Jun 2, 2025
I've never owned a nice chair in my life (like a living room type of chair), ready to invest...
I second the Embody. I have been using it for the last year. There are Herman Miller stores that you might be able to try them out and ask questions. My thoughts are if you're a cross legged sitter, get the embody. Otherwise, the Aeron might be a great alternative. The HM warranty is great too. I believe 10 year.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #92Jun 2, 2025
I've never owned a nice chair in my life (like a living room type of chair), ready to invest...
My wife and i splurged and bought Herman Miller Aeron chairs years ago. They are simply great particularly through the pandemic when we were stuck at home.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #93Jun 2, 2025
I've never owned a nice chair in my life (like a living room type of chair), ready to invest...
Herman Miller Aeron
View on Redditopen_in_new - #94May 10, 2025
Brands you swear by that have Buy It For Life quality products
Bought my Herman Miller Aeron from an old couple on Craigslist for about $200 back in ‘21 and I’ll never even think about buying anything else
View on Redditopen_in_new - #95May 3, 2025
Whats the best home office chair?
no regrets paying for the HM arron, there may be something out there cheaper that would have done the same thing. but i can't be bothered finding out. i sit on it most of every day and have no issues, used to have back problems all the time.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #96May 2, 2025
Whats the best home office chair?
The one you got, herman miller aero is the best desk chair
View on Redditopen_in_new - #97May 2, 2025
Whats the best home office chair?
I feel like Herman Miller Aerons are comfortable if you're the kind of person that's committed to always sitting with perfect posture. When I do that in my chair it feels great. But if I hunch over or sit lazily my back will start hurting after a while since the supports are designed for that.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #98May 2, 2025
Whats the best home office chair?
this is the old version of the Herman Miller Aeron, it’s THE office chair. I have it as well, and it’s amazing.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #99May 2, 2025
Whats the best home office chair?
The other day I was driving home and saw a Herman Miller Aeron sitting out by the road with some trash. A dentists office was throwing it out because the seat was broken, but you can buy replacements for around $120. I was pretty stoked.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #100May 2, 2025
Whats the best home office chair?
2nd hand Steelcase Leap V2, with the EngineeredNow Aeron B headrest modded with mega cable ties, £500 all in
View on Redditopen_in_new - #101May 2, 2025
Whats the best home office chair?
I was starting to have some back pain when I moved to work from home full time in 2016. I got a Herman Miller Aeron chair on an insane deal for under $500 and I have not looked back. It is a tank and amazing.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #102May 2, 2025
Whats the best home office chair?
Herman Miller Mirra2 and Embody > Aeron
View on Redditopen_in_new - #103May 2, 2025
Whats the best home office chair?
It’s between steelcase leap v1, v2, and the Herman Miller Aeron. Sit in them to determine which you like. I like the steel case leap v1, it seems the sturdiest and most comfortable.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #104May 1, 2025
Anyone know of chair brands that are comfy & keep good posture?
As others have said, just buy a used Herman Miller, unless Steelcase fits you better. I got one Aeron from a refurbisher and two others from private sellers on Facebook Marketplace. The good thing about the Aeron in particular is that eBay is full of parts if anything breaks down the road.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #105May 1, 2025
Anyone know of chair brands that are comfy & keep good posture?
Used Herman Miller Aeron. Bought mine used for $650 CAD and it was a chair from 2008. Still looks almost brand new until today.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #106May 1, 2025
Anyone know of chair brands that are comfy & keep good posture?
I've purchased both an Aeron and an Embody for sub $400 from local office furniture suppliers advertising on fb marketplace. Both chairs incredible.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #107Apr 13, 2025
Suggestions for a BIFL wheeled desk chair?
Herman Miller Aeron
View on Redditopen_in_new - #108Apr 2, 2025
Best reasonably priced big men's desk chair?
Agree, the leap v1 seems more solid. I have 2 of them, a leap v2 for my daughter, Herman miller embody for my son, and an Herman miler Aeron at work. I prefer the leap v1, even though they are all good.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #109Apr 1, 2025
WFH folks, what is the best office chair you've tried for long hours that helps with back pain?
take everyone's advice with a grain of salt as it comes down to personal preference. I bought a used HM Aeron during covid when we started WFH and it was great for the first 2 days...then I hated it. The mesh seat was super comfortable but I fidget a lot and will eventually ruin all of your sweatpants. I also cross one foot under my leg frequently and the hard plastic frame hurts my foot. If you don't do either and will wear jeans when you sit on the chair, this would be a good option to consider. I really like the arm rests. If you're not familiar, find a Design Within Reach Outlet. Herman Miller bought them in 2014 and I got my HM Embody brand new with tags, etc. for around 800\~. All inventory is factory overproduction so it comes directly from the factory but the only downside is there's no warranty. Risky but quality for HM is pretty high so likelihood of needing any warranty claim is low. Embody is pretty good and very adjustable but I hate the armrest. I also find myself constantly slouching down and needing to readjust...that's just a me problem. If you sit on your chair for hours a day, every day for work, it's definitely worth investing into it. There's also plenty of resellers on Facebook market and office liquidations
View on Redditopen_in_new - #110Mar 11, 2025
What's the most expensive item you've bought with the intention of keeping it for life?
Refurbished Herman Miller Aeron
View on Redditopen_in_new - #111Mar 11, 2025
stepdad’s son wrecked my setup. need BIFL replacement under $1k
Yep, used Steelcase or used Herman Miller Aeron depending upon what feels good for you. Depending upon your area, they can often be found between $250-300 used. Check places like Craigslist or FB Marketplace and wait for a good price to come up.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #112Mar 11, 2025
stepdad’s son wrecked my setup. need BIFL replacement under $1k
It took me several months longer than it should have to decide on a new couch for my new apartment because my Herman Miller Aeron is that comfortable. My company paid for mine so it’s part of my WFH setup but it’s literally the most comfortable chair I’ve ever sat in and quite often pull 12-16 hour stretches in it without ever feeling sore
View on Redditopen_in_new - #113Mar 11, 2025
stepdad’s son wrecked my setup. need BIFL replacement under $1k
u/JukeyStrongman : I have one of these now, and it's the most comfortable chair I've ever had in my entire life. [https://www.amazon.com/Herman-Miller-Aeron-Loaded-Posture/dp/B01K31X4HG](https://www.amazon.com/Herman-Miller-Aeron-Loaded-Posture/dp/B01K31X4HG)
View on Redditopen_in_new - #114Mar 11, 2025
stepdad’s son wrecked my setup. need BIFL replacement under $1k
I bought a used Herman Miller Aeron for around $250 about 7 or 8 years ago. It's got a manufacture date of 2003 on the bottom of it and it's still going strong!
View on Redditopen_in_new - #115Mar 11, 2025
stepdad’s son wrecked my setup. need BIFL replacement under $1k
Hm isn’t insane price, is just one of the few brands that fit your BIFL request. Nothing $150 will be BIFL just simply because anything that nice can sell for more. I recommend the Aeron with headrest r/hermanmiller
View on Redditopen_in_new - #116Mar 11, 2025
stepdad’s son wrecked my setup. need BIFL replacement under $1k
Used Herman Miller Aeron or Embody, based on which model you prefer.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #117Feb 10, 2025
Do you think BIFL is actually cost effective?
IKEA is not fair comparison. Fundamentally IKEA products are designer products, well tested with optimised production to create low priced furniture. They are not designed to fail soon or fast. Frankly largely furnitures do not fail soon or fast either because society has figured out how to make furnitures. I think BIFL in furniture comes with the serviceability when it comes to failure. A Herman miller Aeron chair will probably be serviceable well into the next few decades because the manufacturer continues to sell parts for them.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #118Feb 1, 2025
office chair - something with bottom padding that can last?
Herman Miller Aeron chair is the only answer. I’ve been using the same chair every day for over 12 years, and it still looks and feels exactly the same. In contrast, I hated the design of the Steelcase chair when I used it in another office. It just wasn’t for me.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #119Jan 8, 2025
Mesh office chair vs. cushion chair? anyone tested them both?
Loved my Herman miller aeron chair at my last gig. Had it for 10 years and never wished for anything else. No I have a mesh backed cushion seat no name brand chair and the only positive thing I can say that it takes a pounding from my flatulence on the reg and keeps it within my 8x8 cube.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #120Jan 8, 2025
Mesh office chair vs. cushion chair? anyone tested them both?
The Herman Millis Aeron chair is the perfect example of bifl quality. Every time this topic comes up there is an overwhelming consensus that this is the chair to get. I work from home and am also an avid pc gamer. Which means I easily spend 10-12 hours in this chair every single day, and have so for the last 15 years since I bought it. This is one of the best purchases I've ever made. I'm sure there are other great chairs out there. Very few regret buying an Aeron.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #121Jan 8, 2025
Mesh office chair vs. cushion chair? anyone tested them both?
Apparently mesh is the popular choice. I’ll throw my two cents in. I have a refurbished steel case leap v2. It’s generally considered the cushion counterpart to Herman Miller’s Aeron mesh chair. I love it. For the pros and cons in my research: Herman Miller Aeron is mesh and therefore breathable. It is a very adjustable chair, effectively able to conform to your body. The bad part, is that you basically have to sit in it with good posture and have the sizing right to get a comfortable sitting experience. I’m a bigger dude so I was nervous about that, plus sometimes I like to have poor posture (yes I know it’s bad). The steel case leap v2 provides a nice comfortable experience generally. It also has plenty of adjustments available for good posture comfort, and I’ve had no regrets. The downsides are less breathability in the back which is very important for some, and it has a shorter sitting period (chair cushions are usually rated for hours of use in a row, where they gradually compress over time and need time to basically reform themselves. I went from a two hour chair prior to the leap which I think after the refurb is rated for 6-8 hours and it’s been fine for me all work day with a lunch break)
View on Redditopen_in_new - #122Jan 8, 2025
Mesh office chair vs. cushion chair? anyone tested them both?
Herman Miller Aeron Mesh is the only chair I’ve ever absolutely loved. I won’t sit in anything else. Make sure you get all the features, it’s worth it.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #123Jan 8, 2025
Mesh office chair vs. cushion chair? anyone tested them both?
Bought a used Herman Miller Aeron off Facebook Marketplace when I started working from home. Best purchase. It is mesh design, great support and very comfortable. Got it for $400 used
View on Redditopen_in_new - #124Jan 4, 2025
Office/Computer chair?
[Herman Miller Aeron chair](https://store.hermanmiller.com/office-chairs-aeron/aeron-chair/2195348.html?lang=en_US&sku=100073872). It's got wheels, it swivels, and it's incredibly customizable. Hell, I got a used one for like $200 and it's still going strong after five years. When it breaks, I'll just have it repaired. It's no Lazy Boy, but I would argue that you don't want any upholstery because it gets compressed and breaks down. Worse, upholstery gets *filthy*. I like the Aeron because there's no cushions or cloth to absorb sweats, farts, or whatever. If it gets dusty, you wipe it down with a microfiber cloth or a wet rag.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #125Dec 6, 2015
Looking for an office chair $400 and under
Ikea Markus is also going to be my recommendation, unless op can find a used Steelcase Leap that needs little or no work, or a good condition Embody or Aeron (depending on op's tastes) cheap enough to qualify. I have, however, been lusting after a [Hag Capisco](http://www.haginc.com/products/hag-capisco/), but you're not going to find those new under $800, unless you start looking at the Capisco Puls.
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