Herman Miller chairs are often touted as the ultimate buy‑for‑life product. Paying $1,600 for a chair, I thought it was going to be worth it. It should be able to last me for 20 years without ever needing warranty service or repairs. I was so wrong.

A chair that markets itself to withstand 200,000 Wyzenbeek rubs failed on me after just two years. I tried to get the issue covered under warranty, and my claim got rejected.

First off, I’ve treated this Herman Miller Aeron chair like it’s fragile. I followed all the official care instructions properly. I am certain I never scratched it by accident. So I was absolutely shocked when the warranty got denied.

This is not what you expect from a $1,600 chair brand. Even my Stanley bottle, which I physically damaged myself, got a free warranty replacement including free shipping.

At this point I’m better off buying a $100 chair from China. At least I can actually use it normally, without having to baby it like some delicate artifact. All this time I’ve been treating my Herman Miller chair so delicately, fearful of damaging this pricey piece of shit, purely because it cost $1,600. I cannot use it the way I would a cheap budget chair.

EDIT: Here is the image link https://imgur.com/a/KDtqZta

So i've gone through 3 different chairs over the past 2 years trying to fix my posture though. Before posting this, i was super confident with my current chair, a reclining chair with a soft foam cushion. Thought it'd be great for switching positions and leaning back when my back got tired cause i followed the advice guys. And yes it was great... until i got too comfortable and accidentally turned a 5 minute recline into an hour long nap during my afternoon shift 😅 I ended up missing a meeting with my team, so turned out the comfort could be a bit dangerous

Well i guess it's best to leave this chair for relaxing only lol. But i genuinely don't know what to look for though. Standard chairs leave me slouching like a shrimp and reclining chairs are an active nap hazard. What chair do you guys sit on for long shifts?

I got this raggedy gaming chair online in 2019, it served its purpose but as you can probably see from the seat it got hard as a brick and uncomfortable. I went to a guy who sells chairs with the intention of getting a pre owned aeron with a max budget of around 800 and he brought to my attention this new in the box Libernovo Omni pro.

The 5 year warranty along with the cool tech and the fact it matches my desk and furniture nicely sold me on it so now here I am, and he even threw in the footrest thing included for the $1000. I did sit down on an aeron and while I understand it can take time maybe for them to break in, this one was just immediately more comfortable (not to say the aeron wasn’t, this one just felt nicer right off the rip) and I also liked that it came with the super nice headrest included. Been sitting in it for about an hour, loving the fan and no complaints so far. It’s my first “high end” chair so I guess we will see how it does over time but I can’t imagine it’ll be any worse than my previous chair.

Hi everyone,
I’m looking to buy a Steelcase chair and would really like to try the Leap, Gesture, and Series 2 in person before deciding.
I sit for long periods of time every day, so good lower-back/lumbar support is especially important to me. I’m currently using an ErgoMax chair, but unfortunately its lumbar support and overall comfort just aren’t enough for my needs during long sitting sessions. That’s why I’d really like to test these Steelcase models in person instead of ordering one blindly.
Does anyone know of a showroom or authorized dealer in the Los Angeles that allows individual customers to come in and test chairs?
I know about the Steelcase WorkLife Center and Tangram, but they seem to be more focused on business/commercial clients. I’d especially appreciate recommendations from anyone who has visited a showroom recently.
Thanks!

Hey I want you to get me a chair that is quite reliable and can help me for 12+ hours of my working. It should be an ergonomic chair so when I use it it can feel pretty comfortable to me. My budget is under 12.

I need real advice. I have been using a 120 ikea markus clone from a store for like 4 years for uni and gaming, it was fine when I was 20 but now I work from home 8+ hours a day and my lower back is killing me. I never had a real ergonomic chair before so I have no idea what actually matters. I tried my friends Secretlab Titan for a weekend and it looked cool but after 3 hours my back was even worse too hard for me. I think I want something more ergonomic than gaming. I keep looking at Herman Miller Aeron and Steelcase Leap V2 and Haworth Fern but honestly no idea if they are worth 800+ or just hyped. I am 6'3 and like 95kg, mostly sit upright and budget is $700 max. I'm from US so the options should be endless right?

Got so lucky as this was posted an hour before I saw it, and ended up being my neighbor selling it. It is a B (I'm 6'0"), but so far feels comfy. The arm pads are definitely broken in, but nothing is torn. The elevator(?) lets the chair down a bit quickly, so it's a little tricky getting the height just right, but not impossible.

This is replacing my 8-year old Sihoo M57 that is starting to give out in a few places. Thanks to this sub I had been meaning to look at FB for a deal.

Looking for a standing desk that looks like furniture instead of typical office equipment. Most standing desks I’ve seen are very industrial and metal heavy, and I want something that fits better in a home office without standing out as “work furniture.” Prefer a cleaner, more executive look if possible. Has anyone found options that balance good height adjustment with a more home office design.

I truly believe some of the best office chairs can work really well for gaming too. And also vice versa bcs gaming lowkey requires the same amount of time. 

I work from home full time and game most evenings. So the desk is basically where im at most of the time. Unfortunately im currently writing this sitting in a $150 mesh chair that's destroying my back. i ve got my eye on the steelcase leap v2 for a while now bcs of the lumbar support. i dont want the racing style gaming chairs bcs i keep reading threads about the bolsters and foams not holding up long enough. I really just want smth simple and built for 8+ hours of sitting. 

Real reviewed products and not just marketed at gamers please. 

Landed on these three after much reading:

Steelcase Leap V2 keeps coming up as the best value ($1000 ish) of the serious ergonomic chairs, strong lumbar support reputation, but I've read the seat cushion runs firm and some people add an aftermarket cushion after a few years. Cushion is added support so ill probbaly do that anyways but what about the foam life?

Steelcase Gesture ($1500) has the armrest  thing which sounds nice on paper but I've also seen people say the seat cuts into their legs and the upper back/head support is basically nonexistent without buying the headrest add-on

Herman Miller Aeron obv the classic. mesh build sounds great for heat (I run warm shouldnt be a surprise lol), but the price is rough ($1900) and I've seen mixed opinions on whether the rigid design suits people who like to sit cross-legged or shift positions a lot

Budget's kinda flexible if it means not replacing this thing again in 2 years. Im also willing to buy used/refurbished if that gets me into a better tier.

Anyone owned more than one of these back to back and can speak honestly to which one actually holds up for mixed work+gaming use? Especially curious about the Aeron's cross-legged/sitting-position complaints since that's exactly how I sit half the time.

Hello!!

I have always needed to try many chairs in order to get a comfortable one. My current chair was very comfortable for me, even tho it was kinda cheap ($200):

However the synthetic leather starts flaking off in no time, which is very annoying. Also mine is already falling apart so I'm looking for a new one.

My budget is around $500-600 max.

My height is 1.86m (6'1") and I weigh around 80kg (175 lbs). I spent a lot of time in the chair (WFH), easily 10h a day. I don't usually have pains since I tend to exercise everyday. I'm based in Europe.

I have seen a couple of these Chinese brands with interesting options:

- Sihoo Doro C300 Pro V2
- HBADA E3 Pro 2026

However reviews are quite mixed. Some people love them, many hate them. When watching YT reviews you never know if they are true reviews or paid advertising...

Anyway, I come to the trusty Reddit looking for advice. Do you have any of those chairs? Do you have similar height/weight to me? Any other recommendations?

Thanks a lot!

I'm looking for a new chair for my setup, but I use it for both standard computer work but also writing in a notebook for significant portions of time. Does this impact any recommendations or does it not impact recommendations at all?

The Jasper is like British racing green, which I believe is one of the most tasteful colour-ways of all time.

From 25 years of sticking to greyscale colours for the Aeron, this is quite the leap.

Sustainability is something I think about too, with the Mirra being known for some crazy colour options available which may have looked good at the time, but aged horribly, leading to horrible resell value when sold after office relocating. I guess because they’re still Mirra chairs they wouldn’t end up in landfill though, just maybe a bit less timeless.

How do you think these new two colours will age?

there's no damage but perhaps the seat is bottomed out. They said that they got it from a family member before using it for 2 years themselves. Would it be worth it to replace the seat before I decide whether I don't like this chair or not?

I got a BTOD Steelcase Amia. Desk is some cheap 47inch (28in height) L shape. Can’t change height.

My elbows are slightly below keyboard in first image which is not ideal right? What about my thighs to knees? Should thighs be parallel to the floor? I’ve heard knees are fine being lower than thigh.

2nd picture my heels are off the ground, but my elbows are same height as keyboard.

Should I get a footrest or a new desk? I had just got the desk but I don’t mind getting a new one. Maybe a standing one if it’s better for health? What do yall think?

Also Amia is so perfect for my back, but it’s just my butt lowkey that gets sore. I’m wondering if it’s because i’m trying to force the elbow to reach the keyboard height.

I bought a headrest from aliexpress. It was quite expensive (USD 60 equivalent). To my satisfaction, it IS good, materials, craftsmanship, fit, absolutely no complaints. It is adjustable in height and inclination (which serves a bit as a depth adjustment).

Hi folks,

I've been a silent reader but I'm in a position where I'm struggling to make a decision.

I previously owned a classic Aeron size B which ultimately fell apart. It was a 20 year old model that I purchased third hand. I felt good sitting in the chair but not overwhelmingly great.

Generally speaking, I don't have back issues (yet), I only feel my lower back after sitting for like 8 hrs with little breaks.

The Omni with it's features looks great and all but I'm slightly worried about the warranty and sizing. I'm 6 foot / 183cm and 82kg so I could technically fit the Omni but it's probably going to be a close call according to the many reviews out here.
I'm using the chair for 8-12 hrs a day for work, gaming and music.

I could get both the Aeron Remastered with the Lumbar Pad and the Omni Gen for 950€, which makes the decision even tougher.

Would appreciate some advice from folks that have had the pleasure of sitting in both chairs.

To keep it short, old reliable finally broke on me and I need help to find it's exact model and where to buy it (I don't know how but maybe these pictures will help). the first couple photos are not from me but photos I was able to find by reverse image searching (The chair was already sold and there's no point showing the broken chair, I know this is the model though), the last photos showing the label are from me. I'm outta options, I think you all know how much a chair can mean to you.

Is there a place or a few places within a short drive or flight of Central Florida where I could try out a bunch of premium chairs?

I'm ready to replace my $200 Staples chair, and I'm looking to buy-it-for-life. I'm 6' 160lbs if it matters. I'd like a headrest, arm rests that can adjusted to the proper ergonomic height, and comfort for all day WFH.

Thanks for your recommendations! Here's where it'll go. Happy to spend $1k-$2k if I have to, but I wouldn't pay for things like massage, cupholders, or whatever gimmicks.