Herman Miller Classic Aeron Task Chair

Aeron Task Chair, A Herman Miller Classic

Like all of Herman Miller’s products, the Aeron Task Chair has a strong emphasis on health. Everything from its shape to its build is designed to reduce strain, making it a great investment for people who sit for several hours a day. This chair is more expensive than some others on the market but don’t let that put you off. After all, its higher initial cost is offset by your improved wellbeing. It even comes with a 12-year warranty so once you buy this, you won’t have to buy another chair for over a decade.

This chair comes with a tilt function and limiter, and the arms can be lowered, heightened, removed or angled outwards by up to 30°. So what else is good about the Aeron? It boasts a special “posture fit” design. In essence, this means that it conforms to the natural curvature of your back to reduce strain and provide comfortable support, despite the low amount of padding this chair has. Far from being uncomfortable, this lack of padding actually means great support. It also ensures that the chair won’t get less comfortable over time, like many of its rivals. It might be a little different from your current chair initially, but in a week you’ll barely notice.

The back of this chair is made of a breathable mesh, and the tapered seat shape improves circulation in your legs and thighs. This helps keep you alert and focused, even after hours of work. One of the best things about this chair is that it’s not just good for you, but for the environment as well. More than half of it is made from recycled materials and when you eventually decide to replace it, you can recycle more than 90% of it.

The design of this chair means that it’s lighter than most. At just 48 pounds, it’s easy to move around and even more so thanks to the casters on its base. Now, let’s talk specifics. This chair is 16” deep and 27” wide. At its lowest setting, it’s 42” tall, and of course, this can be increased to whatever is most comfortable for you. It has a recommended weight limit of 300lbs, roughly the same as an office chair with a far sturdier build.

We believe that the Aeron Task Chair is worth every cent you’ll pay for it, the benefits are numerous. Fewer health problems. Incredible comfort. A gorgeous design. Low environmental impact, the list goes on and on. If you’re in a role where you sit for extended periods of time, you owe it to yourself to take care of your body.

Jobs come and jobs go, but ultimately, a high-quality chair can be the difference between productivity and frequent hospital visits. The Aeron Task Chair can prevent these issues before they arise, and that alone is enough to warrant our recommendation.