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Distinctive, Pioneering, Iconic. The Aeron Chair by Herman Miller is the office chair that defines all three. Created at Herman Miller by legendary designers Don Chadwick and Bill Stumpf, the Aeron Chair broke the mold, as well as all the rules. A commercial and artistic triumph, the Aeron Chair managed the unthinkable feat of being the best selling office chair of all time, as well as a featured piece in the Museum of Modern Art. It's also environmentally sustainable and constructed and planned to be the greenest most responsible chair ever. Buy the Aeron Chair today.
At the time of it's release, the Aeron chair was funny looking. It was sleek, devoid of foam or stuffing, and featured several design elements radically different from the average office chair. The Aeron chair's seat curved upwards at the edges, cradling the hips and creating a comfort pocket for the user. The lip of the seat curved downward, saving thighs from the wear and tear of eight-hour days at the desk, and increasing user circulation. The back of the chair didn't subscribe to straight lines either; it had been designed for support, curving inward to the small of the back then fanning out to the shoulders, keeping posture erect and comfort intact.
Aeron wasn't only newfangled; it was a handsome office chair with a groundbreaking design and a mathicng performance that's won it numerous design awards. Elegant steel structure supporting molded plastic, with leather accents on the arms. Aeron swiveled, bent, adjusted, and generally molded itself to the worker, the office, the busy day. The Aeron chair pulled off the feat of being unmistakably unique and endlessly adaptive, and over time it has become a pop culture icon. Get distinctive. Design and buy an Aeron today.
In 2000, Herman Miller established a relationship with Dr. Brock Walker, a former chiropractor and owner of a renowned back pain clinic, and who was now a consultant for various ergonomic industries, including the military, racing and aerospace corporations. Dr. Walker: "I recognized a genuine passion and enthusiasm on Herman Miller's part in exploring emerging seating technologies for its customer base." So he paired with designers Bill Stumpf and Don Chadwick to work on the Aeron chair, with the goal of making Aeron the most comfortable and supportive chair on the market. To accomplish this, they came up with PostureFit.
Convenient tilt controls
Bill Dowell, head of Project Research at Herman Miller, on why PostureFit became so important to the design of the Aeron chair: "Our research shows that workers tend sit in a forward-leaning position, that is, slouch, during much of their day. This contributes to fatigue, backaches, headaches, and sometimes more serious health problems on the job. Until we met Brock, I hadn't seen a solution that promotes a healthy posture and addresses what we call the 'void,' that area behind the beltline between the person and the chair back. Brock's automotive and aerospace work in seating confirmed how critical it is to support this area."
Superior lumbar back support
Unlike many office chairs that are designed to correct posture and straighten the spine, the Aeron chair with PostureFit was made to support normative sitting. So instead of forcing the back into an uncomfortable line, it supports it in the most comfortable position for as long as needed. Aeron had taken a huge step forward, according to designer Bill Stumpf: "Like Aeron, PostureFit's design reflects what we are learning about the human torso. In and of itself, I think PostureFit represents a positive, evolutionary, and exciting step forward. It's leading the next wave of ergonomics."
Pivoting, adjustable arms
Shaped like a butterfly, PostureFit integrates seamlessly into the Aeron design, improving rather than marring it's artistic integrity.
PostureFit isn't the only design element pushing the Aeron chair to the cutting edge of ergonomic research; the first chair to get rid of the foam and padding was designed at every inch to be the most comfortable, intuitive, adaptable chair possible. The Aeron has a wide back contoured to take pressure off the spine, armrests angled for maximum comfort and natural positioning, and the Kinemat tilt system, which allows all of your joints to pivot, recline and lean naturally and easily. The Aeron chair isn't just a place to sit; it's a dialogue between your body and design that results in a kind of partner at work.
The pioneering spirit exhibited by Chadwick & Bill Stumpf isn't just about Aeron's ergonomics. Displayed in the Museum of Modern Art, the Aeron chair by Herman Miller broke all the rules of design and still managed to be beautiful, comfortable, and functional. Aeron is one of the world's only recognizable office chairs, representing taste, quality, beauty, excellence. The sloping arm rests, the curved and contoured backing, the flexing seat with a waterfall front, the material: the Aeron chair was a revolution. Be pioneering. Buy an Aeron today.
Top Ten Reasons to Buy the Aeron Chair One of the most popular and fun internet memes is the top ten list. Aeron is one of the most versatile, multi-faceted office chairs on the market, and this list of the top ten reasons to invest in an Aeron Chair is only the beginning of a very long list.
What's in Name? We delve into where the word "Aeron" actually comes from. As it turns out, the name actually comes from... Welsh mythology.
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Bill Stumpf Stumpf's association with Herman Miller began in 1970 when he joined the staff of the Herman Miller Research Corporation. After establishing his own firm in 1972, Stumpf created the Ergon chair, the first ergonomic work chair. Later, in collaboration with Don Chadwick, he produced the groundbreaking Equa and iconic Aeron chairs. He also was principal designer for the Ethospace system. "I enjoy myself, and I do it through design," Stumpf declared in an interview a few years ago.
"I love beauty, and I love the availability of beautiful things and useful things immediately around me." During his lifetime Stumpf- a key figure in Herman Miller's transformation into a research-based, problem-solving innovator- received numerous awards for this work. Most recently, he was named the winner of the 2006 National Design Award in Product Design, an award presented posthumously by the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum. Stumpf died in 2006.
Don Chadwick Chadwick's love for furniture design goes back to his childhood, when his cabinetmaker grandfather taught him how to use the tools of the trade--hand tools that required skill, precision, and patience. Later, unlike the other industrial design students at UCLA in the mid-1950s, he focused on furniture. And after hearing a Charles and Ray Eames lecture there, Chadwick was convinced: Furniture offered designers, even industrial designers, the chance to use materials in new, innovative ways--and to make a "real difference" in people's lives.
"Most industrial designers don't take furniture design seriously," he says. "They're not trained to get into that kind of detail. It's too personal, too much like surgery. And besides, you have to be in love with this kind of work." He attributes at least some of this optimism to the "LA recklessness" he's experienced as a lifelong resident of Southern California. "There's less fear of failure out here, so people are more apt to take risks. It's fertile ground for innovation." For over two decades now, Chadwick has had a partner in recklessness. "Herman Miller isn't afraid to take chances on new ideas. That's why the company's been successful for so long, and that's one reason why it's challenging to work for them."
Materials: Patented Pellicle fabric conforms to the user's body and retains its original shape when unoccupied. The Aeron Chair is composed of 64 percent recyclable materials, including aluminum, steel, plastic, foam, and textile.
Dimensions:
Size A: Overall: 35.9" - 41" h x 25.75" w Seat depth: 15.75" Seat height: 14.38" - 19.5" Seat width: 19"
Size B: Overall: 36.1" - 42" h x 27" w Seat depth: 17" Seat height: 15" - 20.9" Seat width: 20.25"
Size C: Overall: 39.9" - 45" h x 28.25" w Seat depth: 18.5" Seat height: 15" - 20.9" Seat width: 21.6"
The Aeron chair comes with a 12 year warranty from Herman Miller, the first name in home and office design. And when you buy a chair as comfortable, adaptable, attractive and ergonomic as the Aeron, you'll have every reason to keep it around that long. The Aeron Chair by Herman Miller is the most popular and most critically acclaimed office chair in history. But it's also one of the best values. At just $679 for the base model, the Aeron pays for itself in comfort, health, and increased productivity. Over the life of it's warranty, the chair will cost you only 16 cents a day. How much would you pay per day to be more comfortable, healthier, and more productive at work? Get value. Buy Aeron today.
Aeron is made of 2/3 recycled content and is 94 percent recyclable. The chair is also MBDC Cradle to Cradle Silver and GREENGUARD certified.
Herman Miller is at the forefront of environmentally responsible manufacturing, and the Aeron Chair is produced in a way that minimizes its impact on the environment. Read more about Aeron and the Environment.
Herman Miller is an industry leader in the integration of cutting edge technology to furniture and other household items to make everyday life more comfortable, convenient, and stylish. Herman Miller stands out at the forefront of such fields as ergonomic technologies, environmentally friendly manufacturing processes, and customizable furniture items.
In addition to producing some of the most outstanding office furniture in the world, Herman Miller has also taken on the responsibility of manufacturing some of the most celebrated furniture designs by some of the world's most famous designs. These "modern classics" include works by Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson, and Isamu Noguchi. Herman Miller celebrates these famous mid-century designers' works through its extraordinarily precise manufacturing techniques and industry-leading green production processes.
Herman Miller is a global company with operations, sales offices, dealers, and licensees in more than 40 countries in North America, Asia/Pacific, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, serving customers virtually anywhere in the world. Herman Miller is headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan, while manufacturing facilities are located in the U.S., China, Italy, and the United Kingdom.
The Aeron Chair is eligible for free standard shipping for destinations within the contiguous United States.
Each 3 minute Aeron Chair is custom-built to match your personal preferences. Stock levels change daily, so call a Smart Furniture salesperson at 888-467-6278 to check stock availability for specific models.
Aeron Chairs shipped fully assembled, and weigh approximately 50-59 lbs. depending on the options chosen. Shipping dimensions for a fully-assembled Aeron Chair are 41" h x 28" w x 28" d.
Bill Stumpf
Don Chadwick
Herman Miller is an industry leader in the integration of cutting edge technology to furniture and other household items to make everyday life more comfortable, convenient, and stylish. Herman Miller stands out at the forefront of such fields as ergonomic technologies, environmentally friendly manufacturing processes, and customizable furniture items.
