The Aeron chair is unique in that it is not upholstered. Instead, a breathable, form-fitting material called a pellicle is used. This semi-transparent flexible mesh material, which takes its name from the thin skin or film that protects protozoa and allows them to retain their shape, distributes pressure evenly, allowing the user to stay cool and comfortable no matter what the temperature. The chair moves with the user, anticipating the motion and working in synchronicity. The chair is available in three sizes – A (small), B (medium), and C (large), and because of the extensive testing that went into developing this chair, these three size selections cover the broad spectrum of body types. A sizing chart is available to use to determine exactly which size will best fit the user’s height and weight with options ranging from 4’10” and 90 pounds to 6’6″ and 270 pounds. Herman Miller Inc. offers a variety of options on the Aeron chair. The basic model, which retails at around $700, is furnished with the Tilt Option I, a single-stage pneumatic with standard tilt.
The basic chair also offers the user the ability to set the tension to recline and has an adjustment knob on the lower right side. This chair cannot be locked, however. There is no lumbar support on the base model. All Aeron chairs offer a 12-year, 3-shift warranty that covers all standard components as well as labor on all warranty work. The chairs are tagged at the time they are manufactured, and this tag is used to determine the chair’s age for warranty purposes. An upgrade to the Tilt Option III is available for approximately $200. This includes a single-stage pneumatic, tilt limiter and seat angle adjuster, adjustable arm rests, an adjustable lumbar support and casters. With this option, the user can recline in the chair, lock the tilt mechanism, or move the seat forward to accommodate using a keyboard. The basic chair is available with either a graphite base and frame, or titanium base and smoke frame. An optional polished aluminum base and graphite frame is available at a significant upcharge.
The base chair is shipped in classic carbon pellicle, but there are a variety of optional colors, including carbon wave, gray/black tuxedo, classic mineralite, zinc wave, and white gold tuxedo. Leather armrests are another option, and special carpet casters can also be purchased. The fully loaded Aeron chair retails for around $1300. Proud college alumni can order their Aeron office chairs with their schools’ logo or insignia embossed on the seat back. These special chairs are only available at Top Tier Designs, a website created by two Herman Miller executives.The Stool 60 Giveaway. Sign up for our emails and a chance to win this ingenious stackable stool.Herman Miller updates Aeron chair on October 24, 2016 at 12:19 PM, updated ZEELAND, MI -- One of the most iconic office chairs in history has been updated. Herman Miller spent two years redesigning the Aeron chair so it is more functional. The Zeeland furniture-maker's biggest-selling chair was groundbreaking when it was introduced in 1994.
Instead of foam and fabric, designers Bill Stumpf and Don Chadwick engineered a seat of technical fabric called Pellicle, a breathable mesh material. Aeron quickly became the best-selling performance chair of all time, with more than 7 million sold in 134 countries. This pop-culture classic is part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art. The first major redesign of the Aeron chair could have a transformative effect on the workplace, Herman Miller CEO Brian Walker told "Mad Money" host Jim Cramer on Thursday, Oct. 20, after the chair was unveiled. "Everything that we think about is 'How do we make your people more productive, more healthy and happy?' And if you do that, you're going to have better employees, whether they are working at home or working in the office," Walker said in the interview with CNBC host. The new version maintains Aeron's distinctive silhouette, but the mechanics are different. Every component of the design has been updated to raise the bar for performance seating.
"Although it looks the same, from the casters on up, we have re-engineered it," said Mary Stevens, Herman Miller's senior vice president of global marketing. Those improvements were made with the input of Chadwick, now 80, along with a team of scientists, engineers, materials specialists and researchers who worked on the project for over two years, using two decades of the company's research. Herman Miller describes the result as a "completely new experience of sitting" with a re-engineered tilt mechanism, adjustable spinal support, and zoned suspension working in concert to deliver enhanced comfort. In response to how technology has changed the workplace in the last two decades, the new Aeron accommodates the widest possible range of activities and postures people adopt while sitting, from intense upright focus to relaxed contemplative recline. The changes make it suitable for a wide array of workplace settings. Now the sitter can reach a custom recline with minimal effort.
Updated arm mechanism allows not only for up and down adjustments like the original Aeron chair, but also front-to-back, and side-to-side adjustments. The new Aeron chair will be available for the company's commercial and residential markets. Production of the chair at the company's Greenhouse facility, at 10201 Adams St. in Holland, began last week. Manufacturing of the classic Aeron will phase out over the next 18 to 24 months, depending on orders. The office furniture maker has annual sales of more than $2.2 billion and a global workforce of nearly 8,000 people.Be the first to review this product -- Please Select --Graphite Base / Graphite Frame Titanium Base / Smoke Frame Polished Aluminum Base / Graphite Frame + -- Please Select --Carbon Classic Weave Lead Classic Weave Blue Black Tuxedo Weave Grey Black Tuxedo Weave Platinum Waves Weave Carbon Waves Weave Zinc Classic Weave - Titanium Base Only Quartz Classic Weave - Titanium Base Only Zinc Waves Weave - Titanium Base Only Quartz Waves Weave - Titanium Base Only
-- Please Select --Standard Tilt Tilt Limiter + Tilt Limiter with Seat Angle Adjustment + -- Please Select --Armless Stationary Arms Height-Adjustable Arms + Fully Adjustable Arms + -- Please Select --Small Chair Size Medium Chair Size Large Chair Size -- Please Select --Non-Adjustable Back Support Adjustable Lumbar Support + -- Please Select --2.5-inch Carpet Casters 2.5-inch Hard Floor or Carpet Casters + 3-inch Hard Floor or Carpet Casters + It’s the most well-known ergonomic office chair ever made. As the first to replace fabric and foam with a breathable, woven suspension membrane—its innovative Pellicle® seat and back—Aeron® distributes your weight evenly, eliminating pressure points and heat buildup. The Kinemat® tilt lets you recline fluidly, and PostureFit® puts support where you need it most while seated—at the base of your spine. The revolution in ergonomics that’s become a design icon Aeron’s functionality shows through, creating a distinctive look that invites you to sit and experience the chair for yourself.
From the transparency of the Pellicle® suspension material to the chair’s curvilinear lines, Bill Stumpf and Don Chadwick designed Aeron™ around people, creating an aesthetic all their own, and starting a revolution in ergonomics. With its aeration, inclusive sizing, support for the natural ways the human body moves when seated, and environmentally sensitive design, Aeron™ challenged practically every convention about office chairs. Every material, every mechanism on Aeron™ advances the art and science of seating. Three Sizes, Easy Adjustments The Aeron™ Chair is available in three different sizes to fit just about anyone. Nine easy-to-make adjustments let you fine-tune the fit for your body. Superior Support for Your Body PostureFit® properly supports the base of your spine, or sacral region, to help your pelvis maintain a natural forward tilt, thus keeping your spine fully aligned. Moves with You, Naturally Aeron’s patented Kinemat tilt mimics the body’s natural pivot points—the hips, knees, and ankles—so the chair works with, not against, your body, and you recline fluidly.
Conforms to Your Shape Much more than a mesh, Aeron’s Pellicle suspension features elliptically shaped elastomeric threads woven together to create a topographically neutral surface. It conforms to each person who sits in the chair, and distributes weight evenly, eliminating pressure points and heat buildup. Contoured for Your Comfort The high, wide, contoured back takes the pressure off your lower spine. The "waterfall" front edge of the seat takes the pressure off your thighs, so your blood keeps circulating and you stay alert and focused. Aeron has an aesthetic all its own. It’s no wonder the chair was added to the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art even before the first one was sold. A selection of sophisticated materials and a choice of three Pellicle weave patterns make the chair well-suited to a variety of tastes and surroundings. Aeron Chair, A – Small Chair Size Packaging Type:BoxPackaging Dimensions:41" x 28" x 27"Package Weight:53 lbAssembly Required:No