Brand | Herman Miller |
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Color | Black Balance |
Product Dimensions | 28"D x 27"W x 38.25"H |
Size | 28D x 27W x 38.25H in |
Back Style | Solid Back |
Special Feature | Adjustable |
Product Care Instructions | Spot Clean |
Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
Recommended Uses For Product | Office |
Maximum Weight Recommendation | 300 Pounds |
Style | Modern |
Pattern | Solid |
Room Type | Office |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Included Components | Chair |
Model Name | Embody |
Arm Style | with-arms |
Surface Recommendation | Carpet |
Furniture base movement | Swivel |
Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
Form Factor | Upholstered |
Item Weight | 51 pounds |
Item model number | CN122AWAAG1G1BB3513 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
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Herman Miller Embody Ergonomic Office Chair | Fully Adjustable Arms and Carpet Casters | Black Balance
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Brand | Herman Miller |
Color | Black Balance |
Product Dimensions | 28"D x 27"W x 38.25"H |
Size | 28D x 27W x 38.25H in |
Back Style | Solid Back |
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- BALANCE has a dimple/golf ball look and prevents heat buildup
- INNOVATIVE ERGONOMIC DESIGN - More than 20 physicians and PhDs in the fields of biomechanics, vision, physical therapy, and ergonomics contributed their expertise to help guide the development of this chair. As a result, Embody has set a new benchmark for pressure distribution, natural alignment, and support for healthy movement in ergonomic seating.
- BACKFIT ADJUSTMENT - Embody’s back is designed like a human’s, with a central spine and flexible ribs. The Backfit adjustment allows you to position the backrest in line with your spine’s natural curve, so you achieve a neutral, balanced posture. Once the chair is tuned to fit you, the backrest adapts to your movement, adjusting automatically to your shifting positions. Whether you lean forward or recline, support remains constant.
- FEATURES: tilt limiter, adjustable Seat Depth, fully adjustable arms, graphite base and frame, Black arm pads, and carpet casters
- PIXELATED SUPPORT - You feel Embody’s Pixelated Support the moment you sit down—a sense that you are floating, yet perfectly balanced. Thanks to a dynamic matrix of pixels, Embody’s seat and back surfaces automatically conform to your body’s micro-movements, distributing your weight evenly as you sit. This reduces pressure and encourages movement, both of which are key to maintaining healthy circulation and focus.
- LAYERS OF INTELLIGENCE - The Embody seat is comprised of four different support layers—each with its own set of material properties, and each created with a different manufacturing process, all working together, orienting themselves to your shape with a degree of fidelity so high they even accommodate pockets. These layers were designed for airflow, keeping you cool and comfortable as you sit.
- FUNCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY - Form doesn’t just follow function with Embody. Function is on full display. Every part of the chair was designed to serve a very specific, healthful purpose. Embody’s technology isn’t hidden, but is instead part of its aesthetic.
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Ergonomic | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 3.0 | 4.8 |
Support | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 3.7 | 4.9 |
Easy to assemble | 3.6 | 4.7 | 3.8 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.7 |
Comfort | 4.4 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 4.2 | — |
Sold By | ZigMars LLC | Winrise-US | InscapeModern | Logicfox | Branch Office Furniture | Logicfox |
material | Recycled Material | Polypropylene | Aluminum | Aluminum, Breathable Mesh, Memory Foam, Nylon | Aluminum | Alloy Steel, mesh, Nylon |
style | Modern | Modern | Classic | Modern | — | Modern |
max. recommended weight | 300 pounds | 300 pounds | 300 pounds | 300 pounds | 275 pounds | 300 pounds |
weight | 51 pounds | 37 pounds | 55 pounds | 36 pounds | 40 pounds | 38 pounds |
frame material | Aluminum | Polypropylene | Plastic | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
back style | Solid Back | Solid Back | — | Solid Back | Solid Back | Solid Back |
seat depth | — | 21 inches | 18 inches | 20.5 inches | — | 20.5 inches |
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ASIN | B01DGM7ZKQ |
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4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #464,032 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #949 in Home Office Desk Chairs |
Date First Available | January 1, 2009 |
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Specifically designed by Bill Stumpf and Jeff Weber for people who work or game in front of computers, the Embody Chair (2008) promotes good posture and makes you feel like you’re floating, providing ergonomic support while allowing you to move. Its narrow back allows you to twist and reach while its “spine” automatically adjusts to your body’s curve. In forward or reclined positions, the lumbar support stays with you. Having the freedom to move makes your body feel better, improves your blood circulation and sends more oxygen to the brain – all of which help you focus on your work.
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Customers like the comfort, quality and adjustability of the ergonomic chair. For example, they mention it makes them stop slouching without being uncomfortable, the materials are excellent and the chair is well made. They are also satisfied with appearance, and back support. That said, opinions are mixed on value, ease of assembly, and alignment.
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Customers like the comfort of the chair. They say it provides support and comfort without getting in the way. They also say it'll make them stop slouching without being uncomfortable. Customers say they can sit for hours without it hurting, and the chair is so supportive that they often forget they have back pain. They mention that the armrests are made of a slightly soft material, so they have a comfortable amount of give to them.
"...and it makes you feel as though you are suspended with no uncomfortable pressure points - this completely resolved the issue I was facing with the..." Read more
"...It offers a range of adjustments that cater to personal comfort preferences, ensuring optimal support and posture alignment...." Read more
"...The Herman Miller Embody was well worth the price paid. The seat is very comfortable, breathes well, offers great support and is built to last...." Read more
"...able to just rip the lumbar slider out and was left with an amazingly comfortable chair that still had lumbar support." Read more
Customers like the quality of the ergo chair. For example, they mention it's well-made, premium quality, and excellent. That said, some say it'll change their life and have a profound effect on their body.
"The bottom line on this chair is that it is unexpectedly miraculous...." Read more
"...I would recommend this chair to anyone who is looking for a premium quality ergo chair, but as you can see, there are others that are just as good..." Read more
"...Overall, I was very impressed by the build quality of the Embody, it was far superior to the other chairs.Even the casters were smoother on carpet...." Read more
"...It's worth noting that this chair arrived with a broken wheel and a compromised seat extension control, attributed to the seller's unconventional..." Read more
Customers like the adjustability of the chair. They say it's adjustable in all the ways needed, helps a lot, and adjusts perfectly with your spine. They also appreciate the adjustable seat depth and tension back. Customers say it’s incredibly simple to adjust the chair to their liking, and can be custom adjusted to fit all size people. They mention the arm adjustments are much more than the Aeron they had before this, and that the chair can be customized to fit any size person.
"...The Embody chair, on the other hand, encourages adjustments while you are in the seated position because the controls are few and easy to reach...." Read more
"...It offers a range of adjustments that cater to personal comfort preferences, ensuring optimal support and posture alignment...." Read more
"...The good:- incredibly supportive- highly customizable- aesthetically interesting and attractive-..." Read more
"...to operate and understand, but there is an AMAZING amount of flexibility in the configuration for this thing..) So many adjustments!..." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the chair. They say it has a great look, is well designed, and is easy to put together. Some customers also mention that the color is great and the chair is worth the money. Overall, customers find the appearance to be interesting and cool.
"...Personally, I find it very attractive from the back, but strange looking from the front, almost disproportional when you see how big the seat is..." Read more
"...incredibly supportive- highly customizable- aesthetically interesting and attractive- mitigation of body pain and discomfort-..." Read more
"...this chair, is that it ostensibly has such a novel and beautiful aesthetic to it--which may be true, but in my estimation, it is not a good enough..." Read more
"...At first glance, it looked a bit weird, and it was also on the expensive side, so I blew right past it. My initial starting point was the Aeron...." Read more
Customers like the back support of the desk chair. For example, they say it provides excellent support and comfort for a desk chair, it has some of the best back support they've ever felt in a chair, and it adjusts to their body very well. Some mention that the chair has no issues supporting them and is perfect for those with back problems. That said, they like that it can be configured to support almost any back type.
"...Flexibility and consistent support are inherently part of the design...." Read more
"...Its impact on improving posture and providing unparalleled support during extended periods of sitting justifies the investment...." Read more
"...purchase, but I can tell you that it works fine for me and provide the support I need. I also like how the backrest tapers towards the middle...." Read more
"...The good:- incredibly supportive- highly customizable- aesthetically interesting and attractive-..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the chair. Some mention that it's well worth the price, while others say that it is very expensive and made of cheaper stuff.
"...To sum it up. The Herman Miller Embody was well worth the price paid...." Read more
"...No doubt that this chair is expensive, but with the generous 12 year warranty, this chair is about as good an investment you can make for your back..." Read more
"...within mere minutes of sitting in the chair, I knew why it was worth the price in terms of both quality and comfort...." Read more
"...Overall, it's worth the price tag...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of assembly of the home furniture and decor. Some mention it's well designed and easy to put together, while others say the directions are very difficult to understand and the instructions are a bit complex. That said, opinions are mixed, with some finding it intuitive and easy-to-use, while other find the instructions difficult to follow and the base weird.
"...and I was intrigued because of a couple of factors: the intuitiveness of the controls and the emphasis on the flexibility of the back and seat...." Read more
"...The chair's exceptional adjustability, ease of use, and comfort are its standout features...." Read more
"...wreaking havoc on me in multiple ways, and ultimately I lost productivity and creativity, working less and less...." Read more
"...The Embody also has very intuitively-placed controls. I looked at the manual once, and then I didn't have to look at it again...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the alignment of the chair. Some mention that it ensures optimal support and posture alignment, while others say that the right arm would not hold position. The arm rests don't move forward or backward, and occasionally snap out of their set position.
"...to personal comfort preferences, ensuring optimal support and posture alignment...." Read more
"...that two people should do together because it is difficult to hold the back in place while trying to attach the spine to the back and the spine to..." Read more
"...I also like how the backrest tapers towards the middle. This allows more freedom of movement of your arms and elbows.•..." Read more
"...Arms don't extend far enough outwardsCannot separately lean the back backwardsChair has a natural wobble when fully locked forward..." Read more
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I graduated from an excellent budget chair, the Alera Elusion high-back that is very adjustable. After over 5 years of pretty heavy usage, though, it was showing its wear, and I was really starting to feel the cushion every time I sat on it. I also started to experience some neck, shoulder, and lower back discomfort, and decided it was time to graduate to a better solution.
I did not consider the Embody chair initially. At first glance, it looked a bit weird, and it was also on the expensive side, so I blew right past it. My initial starting point was the Aeron. I had used one at work years ago, and I recalled its adjustability. My body was much younger when I had used it, so I didn't experience its ergonomic benefits as well as I should have. I also looked at Steelcase models as they had some good reviews. Steelcase didn't fit my requirements as well as the Herman Miller solutions, so I gravitated strongly to the Aeron and was about to push the trigger on the order. A last second search on YouTube led me to the Embody and I was intrigued because of a couple of factors: the intuitiveness of the controls and the emphasis on the flexibility of the back and seat. The people that loved it REALLY loved it, and that, compounded with the Herman Miller return policy interested me enough to try it.
So, here are some findings from the past 3 days:
First, the seat is incredibly comfortable. The pixellated solution flexes with the weight that is applied to it, and it makes you feel as though you are suspended with no uncomfortable pressure points - this completely resolved the issue I was facing with the old Alera. It breathes well, is cool, and just invites you to sit down. The seat length adjustment required a little strength, but works well - you are not stuck with just the default length that might be either too small or too large. I had to adjust a couple of times to get just the right length. Once set, I don't foresee having to adjust it often.
Second, I have found that I change the recline setting on the chair frequently. When I am typing, I set it so that it is relatively rigid, and when I am mostly reading, I set it so that it flexes more. There are several aspects to this - for typing, I set the tilt limiter to the position that allows the least possible movement or the next step down. I tighten the recline knob to keep me more upright, and adjust the back to a comfortable setting. It is all really easy, and the chair gives immediate feedback to ensure a good setting. When I am reading, I set the recline to setting 2 or 3 (more recline) and relax the recline a bit. That gives me the opportunity to lean back as needed and move around, with full support. If I am watching YouTube, I go to the most relaxed recline setting, and adjust the back to a less aggressive setting, and it is very comfortable. Setting/resetting all of the controls is responsive, easy, and intuitive. I never thought that this would be so required in a good seating experience.
Third, I fiddled with the height of the chair to find the most comfortable setting. I use an iMovR standing desk and a Kinesis Advantage keyboard. I initially set the chair/desk combination so that my feet were flat on the ground and so that my forearms were angled downward slightly - supposedly more ergonomic. I ended up with some discomfort in my right wrist. Through experimentation, I found that raising my table or lowering the chair so that my forearms are angled a bit upwards got me in the correct wrist position for the keyboard, since it has wells. I am more upright with these settings, and am finding that my back is much more in contact with the chair, providing great and flexible support. This may not work well for folks using normal keyboards, but it is great with the Advantage. I also adjusted the height of the monitor so that it is a little higher than most ergonomic folks would recommend. I had found that by keeping the top of the monitor strictly at eye level as recommended, I was moving my head down to read the lower part of the screen, and this was causing some neck discomfort. My current setting is very comfortable.
I have spent long hours in this chair over the past few days, and I am very impressed. My experience with the Alera and Aeron, both excellent chairs, is that they unwittingly promote the initial set and don't adjust paradigm, simply because adjustments, though technically possible, are not as integrated into the seating experience - you have to bend, get up, or twist unnaturally to do the adjustment. The Embody chair, on the other hand, encourages adjustments while you are in the seated position because the controls are few and easy to reach. This allows adjustments that correlate to the changing needs of our bodies throughout the day with immediate feedback because all of the controls are so well placed and simple to use. Flexibility and consistent support are inherently part of the design.
No doubt that this chair is expensive, but with the generous 12 year warranty, this chair is about as good an investment you can make for your back and your general health if you spend significant time in a chair.
Setting aside the seller-related issues, the Herman Miller Embody Chair itself continues to be an unparalleled choice for ergonomic seating. The investment in such a chair may initially seem daunting, yet the benefits it offers to one's back, legs, and overall body are undeniable. For those of us who spend the majority of our day seated, the Embody Chair has proven to be transformative, significantly enhancing comfort and support during long hours of work.
The chair's exceptional adjustability, ease of use, and comfort are its standout features. It offers a range of adjustments that cater to personal comfort preferences, ensuring optimal support and posture alignment. The ease with which these adjustments can be made allows users to fine-tune their seating experience to their exact needs, highlighting the chair's user-friendly design.
In conclusion, despite the challenges presented by our experience with the third-party seller, the Herman Miller Embody Ergonomic Office Chair itself remains highly recommended. Its impact on improving posture and providing unparalleled support during extended periods of sitting justifies the investment. This chair isn't just a piece of office furniture; it's a proactive investment in one's health and well-being, offering a preventive solution to potential ergonomic-related health issues. For those who prioritize comfort and ergonomic support in their workspace, the Embody Chair is an excellent choice.
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2024
Setting aside the seller-related issues, the Herman Miller Embody Chair itself continues to be an unparalleled choice for ergonomic seating. The investment in such a chair may initially seem daunting, yet the benefits it offers to one's back, legs, and overall body are undeniable. For those of us who spend the majority of our day seated, the Embody Chair has proven to be transformative, significantly enhancing comfort and support during long hours of work.
The chair's exceptional adjustability, ease of use, and comfort are its standout features. It offers a range of adjustments that cater to personal comfort preferences, ensuring optimal support and posture alignment. The ease with which these adjustments can be made allows users to fine-tune their seating experience to their exact needs, highlighting the chair's user-friendly design.
In conclusion, despite the challenges presented by our experience with the third-party seller, the Herman Miller Embody Ergonomic Office Chair itself remains highly recommended. Its impact on improving posture and providing unparalleled support during extended periods of sitting justifies the investment. This chair isn't just a piece of office furniture; it's a proactive investment in one's health and well-being, offering a preventive solution to potential ergonomic-related health issues. For those who prioritize comfort and ergonomic support in their workspace, the Embody Chair is an excellent choice.