Herman Millercommunity · Sep 1, 2026
Herman Miller Aeron review
The original poster has been researching office chairs and consistently sees the same high-end options recommended: Herman Miller Embody and Aeron, Steelcase Leap, and Gesture. They feel all these chairs are great but don't want to spend the money required for a new one, as used chairs typically offer better value. They're a germaphobe and hesitant about buying used chairs from other people due to mystery stains and cleanliness concerns. They're looking for recommendations for a new chair in the $700-800 range for someone who is 5'9" and around 140 lbs, hoping to stay in that budget while finding quality alternatives to the commonly recommended premium chairs.
Cons
- Too expensive when buying new
- Commonly recommended but outside desired price range

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Herman Miller Aeron
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