Herman Millercommunity · Aug 31, 2026
Herman Miller Embody review
The poster ordered an Embody to replace their Aeron but was surprised by how different the experience was. They found the chair comfortable in a totally new way compared to the Aeron. However, they noticed that their left arm would fall asleep at night, which they suspected was due to a pinched nerve from the chair's armrest design. They tried adjusting the armrests but it didn't resolve the issue. After using it for about two weeks, they decided to return it and went back to using their Aeron. Despite the comfort, the nerve issue was a dealbreaker for them.
Pros
- Comfortable in a unique way
- Very different feel from Aeron
Cons
- Caused arm to fall asleep at night
- Suspected pinched nerve from armrest
- Adjustments didn't fix the issue

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Herman Miller Embody
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