Herman Millercommunity · Sep 2, 2026

Herman Miller Embody review

The commenter tried the Embody for two weeks before returning it in favor of the Leap V2. They found the Embody's backrest uncomfortable and the seat too firm for their liking. The unique back design that Embody is known for didn't work for their body type, creating pressure points rather than distributing weight evenly as advertised. They also found the lack of traditional lumbar adjustment frustrating, as they couldn't get the support exactly where they needed it. While they appreciated the build quality and innovative design, the comfort just wasn't there for them personally during long work sessions.

Pros

  • Good build quality
  • Innovative design

Cons

  • Uncomfortable backrest for their body type
  • Seat too firm
  • Created pressure points
  • Lack of traditional lumbar adjustment
  • Not comfortable for long sessions
Herman Miller Embody

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Herman Miller Embody

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