Embody Chair
Specifically designed for people who spend stretches of time sitting in front of a computer, the Embody Chair (2008) promotes correct posture while allowing the freedom to move. The expertise of more than 20 physicians and PhDs in the fields of biomechanics, vision, physical therapy, and ergonomics guided its development. The result is a backrest and seat that automatically conform to your body’s micro-movements, providing consistent ergonomic support in both forward and reclined positions. Flexible support. Embody’s Pixelated Support system distributes your weight evenly, creating a sense that you are floating. The support reduces pressure and encourages movement, both of which are key to maintaining focus and healthy circulation. Mimicking the human body, the chair’s narrow back has a central spine and flexible ribs. A Backfit adjustment controls them, allowing you to position the backrest in line with your spine’s natural curve so that you have a neutral, balanced posture. Embody’s seat features four different support layers. Together, they mold to your shape while allowing for airflow, keeping you cool and comfortable as you sit. A pneumatic seat lift and repositionable chair arms help you further tailor Embody to your specifications. Durable and earth-friendly. Embody is made of 42% recycled materials and is 95% recyclable at the end of its useful life. It also is PVC-free and manufactured at a 100%-green-energy facility. This is the authentic Embody Chair by Herman Miller.
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- #1Dec 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?
Steelcase gesture and herman miller embody are my personal fav. Try to get refurbished or used from fb marketplace. I always see them around 400-1k range depending on conditions.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #2Dec 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 girlfriend a Mirra 2 on FB marketplace for $250, confirmed it’s legit.. Looked brand new, the guy got it from his job and had a different model HM he preferred. Keep an eye out for deals and you can find one. I have an Embody (purchased new 4 years ago) that I love every damn day, used 6-10 hours per day.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #3Dec 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 - #4Dec 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 - #5Dec 21, 2025
The Best Ergonomic Office Chair and Most Comfortable To Buy at the Moment?
Herman miller embody. I bought one in July, best chair ever. Took about 2 weeks to get used to but I can never go back.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #6Dec 7, 2025
What brands/products do you AVOID because of their poor longevity?
strongly disagree with gaming chairs. i have about 10 Herman millers from a business i own. we have had them for over 10 years. incredible longevity. all still going. aerons and embodys. - i would ditch any Simple Human product with a sensor - any audio device made by apple - any console gaming controller. i have to install my own sticks on them even if they are new - samsung refrigerators, samsung is generally sus to me - agree anything that razr makes - any shoe with a non rubber midsole, any nb shoe with encap - any non rosle can opener lol - kenmore - any type of oscilating fan (except the dyson) - aiaia headphones or any of their accessories - any gaming headset priced below $400msrp. - wolf appliances - lg split ac units i could go ooon
View on Redditopen_in_new - #7Nov 5, 2025
Herman Miller or Steelcase office chair?
Steelcase leap v2 is my favorite. I think it fits my body best and is extremely comfortable. Experience with Aeron and embody, both are good maybe more people prefer the Aeron especially for it's modern appearance
View on Redditopen_in_new - #8Nov 5, 2025
Herman Miller or Steelcase office chair?
I was about to say Madison Seating as well. Got 2 Herman Miller there, 1 Aeron and 1 Embody, and I have zero regrets. They came in top notch shape, and absolutely no signs of wear and tear!
View on Redditopen_in_new - #9Nov 5, 2025
Herman Miller or Steelcase office chair?
Spend twice as much and get a Herman Miller Embody.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #10Nov 4, 2025
Herman Miller or Steelcase office chair?
I tried the Herman Miller Aeron and couldn’t stand it long term. Went with the Embody and loved it though.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #11Nov 4, 2025
Herman Miller or Steelcase office chair?
Go try them out and look for office furniture liquidators. I got my brand new Embody still in bag for almost half off
View on Redditopen_in_new - #12Nov 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 - #13Nov 3, 2025
The Best and Most Comfortable Ergonomic Office Chair To Buy Now?
Used office supply stores. Our company offloaded hundreds of HM Embody chairs, cubicles, and miscellaneous other office furniture. Some of that stuff was never used. Those places come and haul it off for pennies on the dollar.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #14Nov 3, 2025
The Best and Most Comfortable Ergonomic Office Chair To Buy Now?
Herman miller embody. It took 2 weeks for my body to forget 'squish' now I am all about stiff but supported
View on Redditopen_in_new - #15Nov 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 - #16Nov 2, 2025
Good gaming/office chair?
Herman Miller Embody
View on Redditopen_in_new - #17Aug 12, 2025
What is the best high-end home office chair?
Herman miller embody. I prefer the gaming one but both are good.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #18Aug 12, 2025
What is the best high-end home office chair?
I hated the Aeron from using in multiple offices that had them. But then I went to the Herman Miller store and tried some. I had no idea they actually came in different sizes. And there was one that was so much better than the ones I've used before. So you really need to try them in person! That said... I much preferred the Embody. So I got the Logitech one. I love it, best chair I've ever used. My only gripe is I wish they made the seat fabric removable so you can wash it. Its very hard to clean while attached to the chair.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #19Aug 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 - #20Aug 8, 2025
Best Office Chairs Under $1000
The Embody is also a great chair if you can find it used. I can sit on it for 10 hours without any back pain. In the beginning it might feel uncomfortable because you're not used to sitting correctly
View on Redditopen_in_new - #21Aug 8, 2025
Best Office Chairs Under $1000
Herman Miller or Steelcase. I have the Aeron, my wife has the embody. I don’t regret the money spent, it’s an amazing how much better you feel after 8-10 hours vs generic white label crap.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #22Aug 7, 2025
PSA: Secretlab chairs are overpriced bullshit
Everyone is different. I have had multiple back injuries and a back surgery. The Aeron was great until my body decided it wasn’t. The Embody works for me much better now but I figured out a long time ago that the best approach was either a standing desk with a good stool or a sit/stand desk. A Swopper stool works really well too. If I have to be stationary, it helps immensely for me to be stationary in a variety of positions.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #23Aug 7, 2025
PSA: Secretlab chairs are overpriced bullshit
I've got a Herman Miller Embody and I love it. The Aeron was too ergo for me to comfortably WFH and game after work. I like to sit cross legged while I work and the Aeron was too rigid to be comfortable in that position. The Aeron is truly a task chair while the Embody is a chair you can live in. I've spent 8-14 hours a day in my Embody for the last 3 years and have not had any pain or issues with the chair. For your price range I would look at picking one up second hand like other posters are suggesting.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #24Aug 7, 2025
PSA: Secretlab chairs are overpriced bullshit
I'd be looking at an HM Embody if I were shopping these days.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #25Aug 4, 2025
Best Ergonomic Office Chair for Long Hours (WFH & Beyond)?
I think the Aeron is nice but prefer the Embody by a wide margin.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #26Aug 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 - #27Jul 9, 2025
What's are home office purchases you've made that have more than paid for themselves?
A huge wooden 80in long Uplift sit to stand desk with hidden cable management, Razer keyboards and mouse, Herman Miller Embody chair, a 43 in Dell 5K monitor paired with a 36in 4K monitor connected to a docking station. The best purchase however was the Ubiquiti Dream Machine SE with scream U7 Pro XGS APs throughout the house so Teams calls don't get dropped when I roam from one end of the house to another.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #28Jul 8, 2025
What's are home office purchases you've made that have more than paid for themselves?
Herman miller embody fixed most of my back issues. It was expensive but it has a 12 year warranty
View on Redditopen_in_new - #29Jul 8, 2025
First ergonomic chair advice
H Miller Embody - I can only say that chair is top notch....a little bit more but worth every penny....
View on Redditopen_in_new - #30Jul 8, 2025
What's are home office purchases you've made that have more than paid for themselves?
I bought my herman miller embody for well over 2,000 CAD and I don’t regret a single moment spending so much on it. I had wasted thousands in total on several lower end office chairs over the years and I wish I just had this from the start. Very much a “buy it nice or buy it twice” experience for me.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #31Jul 8, 2025
What's are home office purchases you've made that have more than paid for themselves?
Well you covered #1--- I bought a reconditioned Herman Miller Embody when I was going to be working 10 hours a day in a chair. Game changer---worth EVERY cent. I'm not promoting the Embody---other people love other Herman Miller Chairs, others love Steel Case--my body, this worked best--the Embody. (there's an office chair sub on reddit and plenty of better off reddit stuff). Organizers--having plenty of on hand Manilla folders and file cabinets (with hangers) to accomodate being organized. A dedicated drawer to office supplies-staples clips, binder clips , stapler, scissors ruler a few pens...game changer. Battery back up with a surge protector that covers power spikes. AC unit (window unit) in the room, space heater too. Big water bottle (the 5 gallon) with a pump unit (Amazon sells these so you don't need a whole water heater)
View on Redditopen_in_new - #32Jul 8, 2025
What's are home office purchases you've made that have more than paid for themselves?
Herman Miller chairs are going to be everyone's suggestion. Especially the Aeron and Embody. Also the Steelcase Leap
View on Redditopen_in_new - #33Jul 7, 2025
PSA: Avoid Secretlab Chairs
I’m really glad I didn’t go for this chair. I gotta thank the good people of reddit from steering me away from Secret Labs. I wound up splurging and getting the Herman Miller Embody chair. I’m totally loving it.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #34Jul 7, 2025
PSA: Avoid Secretlab Chairs
I’ve had good luck just picking up old Herman miller Aerons and Embodys off FB and Craigslist and they’ve been great.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #35Jul 4, 2025
New desk chair for extended sessions (<$300)
Best thing I bought in the past 5 years was a reconditioned Herman Miller Embody. I work sometimes 9 hours ---had every manner of Staples Chair, Amazon chairs over the years. Pain went away. Worth every scent --cost me about $600. I went to a place that had Steel Case and Herman Miller across many models. Chairs are very personal- I'm glad I tried them before I buyed them as they say.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #36Jul 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 - #37Jun 6, 2025
Is $260 for this office chair worth the price?
You know I never really understood why Aerons are so popular. My work has these things all over the office and they're garbage to sit in (and yes, they're HMs and not knock offs). Every single one I've ever sat in feels rickety and cheap. The arm rests are not bad but sitting in them for any amount of time isn't great. I'm much prefer the Embody if we're talking HM or the Hamilton Fern.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #38Jun 5, 2025
Is $260 for this office chair worth the price?
Well, Herman Miller makes more than just Aerons. Supposedly the Embody is much more forgiving and the back looks super comfy cause it kinda hugs you. I've also heard a lot of good things about the Steelcase Amia. I've only got personal experience with the Steelcase Leap 2 andthe Herman Miller Aeron (Remastered, size B). Both had their good and bads. Leap 2 was more comfortable to sit in when in random posture positions but it got hotter and the tailbone pain issue I had with it was a deal breaker. Aeron was not as comfortable for long sitting sessions but that's because I don't sit in the one position it wants you to be in. I want to try an Amia or its frankenstein version, the Lamia.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #39Jun 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 - #40Jun 4, 2025
I've never owned a nice chair in my life (like a living room type of chair), ready to invest...
When I started working from home, I spent at least 12 hours a day on the computer (gaming after work). My lower back was bothering the hell out of my life for more than a year. My dumbass didnt think the chair was the cause since i got a $400 office chair off amazon. I hit my breaking point when my doctor told me it could be bc of the chair and I went down the rabbit hole of finding an ergonomic chair for 6 months and finally pulled the trigger on Herman Miller Embody. I got it for $1400CAD brand new. It was the best investment i made. Back pain went a way in less than 2 weeks and never came back It has been 5 years and that chair still looks fking brand new. I am very frugal as well. For reference, I spent 5k for my car lol
View on Redditopen_in_new - #41Jun 2, 2025
I've never owned a nice chair in my life (like a living room type of chair), ready to invest...
#TLDR: Ergonomic chairs from reputable brands are 100% worth the extra money. These can easily become stupidly expensive though. I own: - HM Embody (6 mo old) - Eames Lounge Chair (2 mo old) - HM Rodhe Easy Chair (2 weeks old) - Recliner from PC Richard and Son. (1yr old) In my personal experience, all but the recliner are stupidly comfortable **for my body**. Sitting and sleeping in the recliner always hurts my neck and tail bone really bad. I tested the recliner at the *PC Richard* for almost 30 minutes and thought that it was good enough for me. However, soon enough I've realized how wrong I was. I'm sure it's not the price or the materials, it's a bad design. My mom really enjoys it and thinks it's comfortable. She supports her claims by falling asleep and waking up without issues. On the other hand, getting one fancy chair (or three) is stupidly expensive and may not be worth under most scenarios. However, if you bite the bullet, you immediately notice the difference. I'm aware of the confirmation bias, and I'm sure this is not the case. These chairs feel comfortable **for my body shape and size**. I've literally fallen asleep multiple times on the Launge and Rodhe chairs not even noticing the Chair, i.e., I didn't notice any "feedback" or hotspot from the chair.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #42Jun 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 - #43Jun 2, 2025
I've never owned a nice chair in my life (like a living room type of chair), ready to invest...
I use a Herman Miller Embody for my home office, and strongly recommend getting an ice chair for office / computer work. Do people use Herman Miller and Steelcase for living room chairs?
View on Redditopen_in_new - #44May 3, 2025
Whats the best home office chair?
Herman-Miller Embody bit has changed my life and eliminated my lower back back when sitting.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #45May 2, 2025
Whats the best home office chair?
Nice answer. Everyone's body is different. I had no bias--tried Steel Case , tried Herman Miller, through a personal process of elimination in a office furniture warehouse I eventually landed on the Embody and never looked back. I will say it's a chair that folks misunderstand--takes proper set up, and yes an adjustment period. I would have returned it but in about a week to ten days I never felt better. Embody . I see why it's so well regarded by Orthopedists.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #46May 2, 2025
Whats the best home office chair?
and if you're sitting in a chair 8 hours a day 5-6 days a week just won't be the same as a Herman Miller or Steel Case Bonus points--you can get $1000 chairs reconditioned with some support from the resellers for considerably less. to each his own. Buy it for life is more likely Steel Case / Herman Miller and is not Office Max, Staples or Ikea----older person here having replaced all the latter stores chairs in 3-5 years. My body aches won the debate. Embody for my body has "fixed" chronic back pain that was caused by crappy chairs.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #47May 2, 2025
Whats the best home office chair?
Every three days this is posted go to the office chair sub on reddit. It's your body---top two brands. Herman Miller and Steel Case come up. Embody is excellent--bought it for life here.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #48May 2, 2025
Whats the best home office chair?
Herman Miller Mirra2 and Embody > Aeron
View on Redditopen_in_new - #49May 2, 2025
Whats the best home office chair?
There is no one best office chair because there is no one spine. Generally though Herman Miller's top end chair that was developed post aeron, the embody is the king of office chairs. Haworth's flagship fern is nice as well. I personally hate the aeron. I've had the opportunity to test every high-end office chair on the market as many "gaming" style seats. The main deal breaker on the body is that the shoulders at roll forward a bit, and I don't like how it feels like it's pushing my shoulders forward.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #50May 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 - #51Apr 7, 2025
What's the current best bang for buck standing desk that WFH folks love the most?
If you can save a little longer, I would recommend two different things. A really good chair - I prefer a Herman Miller Embody (not the gaming one) but this runs about 1500 USD mininum unless you get it used. For the desk, I got a desk.haus one, but I opted for the four-legged Vertex version for stability and weight - I have a lot of stuff on the desk, it is 5 ft wide and 2.5 ft deep with a 1.5in maple slab on top. I think that ran me close to 1500. I don't do much standing now, I just choose to get out more. I prefer the chair + pacing over standing.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #52Apr 3, 2025
Best reasonably priced big men's desk chair?
You need to go with a commercial grade office chair. I'd take a look at Steel Case Gesture. Not cheap but hopefully you can find it used. For reference I'm about 295# and 6'3, and haven't any issues with the chair in the last 4 years. I also have a Herman Miller Embody. It's also a good chair for the last 11 years (partner uses it now). I gave it to them and got the Gesture because I wanted a chair with a solid locking back.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #53Apr 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 - #54Apr 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 - #55Mar 2, 2025
Steelcase Leap V2 (€650) vs. Herman Miller Embody (€900) – Best for Long Study Sessions?
I actually have both of these chairs right now in my house, my wife uses a leap V2 that I bought used a few years ago, and she got a killer deal on an embody through her work so during COVID we picked that up so we both had nice chairs for WFH. I prefer the embody, but only by a little. The leap is excellent, so much so that I have one at my work as well (embody was over the budget for office chairs), but if money wasn't the chief consideration, I find the embody more form fitting on my back, and it's more breathable which I appreciate.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #56Dec 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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