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The Herman Miller Embody Chair designed by Bill Stumpf and Jeff Weber
At A Glance: The Embody Chair is the world's first health positive chair. Sitting in this baby will actually improve the health of your back and spine, make you more comfortable, and support every part of your body. Not bad for an office chair. Designed by Bill Stumpf and Jeff Weber, this chair is the current gold standard in the ergonomic furniture world.
What's To Like: The first thing you notice about this chair is how good it looks. It's not just great engineering and ergonomics, its great style. It has a narrowing back and up-curving "floating" armrests, all of which are beautiful, adjustable, and do your body good (in a manner of speaking). Speaking of adjustment, there is hardly an inch of this chair that can't be. This is a performance chair, and everything was designed with the individual in mind; it can be adjusted to fit you like a glove. It looks cool, if feels great, and it makes you healthier.
What's Not to Like: We've done a lot of testing on this chair, and while every demographic loves it, it is designed for one who likes to work with a slight (or major) recline. While you can sit in an upright posture and still feel right at home, you get the most utility out of the Embody Chair when you're working in a reclined position. Just play with the Backfit Adjustment and Tilt Limiter and find the optimal setting for you.
The Bottom Line: You can search for a more accomplished office chair, but you won't find one. And you'll probably get really bored, so don't do that. Just take our word that this is the absolute top of the line when it comes to ergonomic, high performance office chairs.
Groundbreaking Ergonomics Exquisite comfort is one of the hallmarks of the Embody Chair. Designed by Jeff Weber and Bill Stumpf for Herman Miller, the goal for this chair was always total ergonomic comfort. Stumpf was also the lead designer for the groundbreaking Aeron Chair, and he was interested in pushing ergonomic principle as far as it would go; for the Herman Miller team, that meant the design that eventually became the Embody. Everything about the chair is fashioned carefully and correctly to form a cohesive whole. The seat is not only designed to support your weight and keep you in good balance, the material itself is designed to increase air flow and keep you cool while you're working.
The edge of the seat is flexible, taking pressure off of your thighs. The backing of the chair, a real attention grabber with it's beautiful and intricate design, is able to bend and lean with you, no matter what angle your sitting at. Most chairs either go backward or forward; the Embody Chair can go backward and forward at the same time, not to mention sideways and torqued positions. It's meant to keep your back comfy, and users who sit in the Embody Chair for long periods of time report increased mood and productivity, as well as never having to get up to stretch their legs or move around to get their circulation going. This is one reason why Embody makes a great office chair. What office wouldn't be better off getting comfort and productivity out from the chairs that fill it?
Another aspect of the Embody Chair's comfort metrics is adjustment. This chair can be adjusted in many different ways, all in an effort to fit your body and your needs perfectly. The seat can be extended, the arm rests can go up, down, sideways and in; the height of the chair and the tension in the back can all be modified to your exacting specification, making the Embody one of the more personal and adaptable chairs on the market.
If you're looking for a way to make your workday easier on your back, shoulders and legs, and if you're interested in increasing mood, health, and productivity, then the Embody Chair has all the amenities you need in a comfortable office chair. An intuitive piece of design, this is a chair that will read the lines of your body, react with appropriate flexibility and give, and make your working day better than before.
Support The best new office chairs value support at a very high level. Ergonomic science and research, which Bill Stumpf and Jeff Weber both followed closely and contributed to, has shown the way to a new generation of furniture designers, revealing in detail the best ways to orient workers, support their backs, necks and shoulders, and increase their working efficiency and productivity. That's not to mention increasing their physical health and their mood, two things which office chairs aren't supposed to have anything to do with. But the Embody Chair is a different animal.
The Embody Chair was built to be the world's first health positive chair, the first office product that actually makes you better, rather than just makes you feel better. Because of this, Embody makes an excellent all around computer chair outside of the workplace.
Strikingly Original Design Bill Stumpf and Jeff Weber were committed to making this chair the crowning achievement of the ergonomic furniture movement. But both men were also excellent designers of furniture, industrial and otherwise. It's the look of the Embody Chair that often sets it apart from it's peers when the average consumer is shopping.
The innovative and original back of the chair, the tapered headrest at the top; the moving, curvilinear armrests and the elegant seat all combine to form a unique and attractive whole. The vibrant colors available in the chair don't hurt it's image either, nor Smart Furniture's emphasis on customization.
More Than Just Comfort Designed by Bill Stumpf (who pioneered the Aeron Chair) and Jeff Weber, Embody goes a step beyond being merely "heath-neutral". Over time, it can actually improve the health of the person sitting in it. Scientific studies have shown that Embody users can experience better circulation, reduced resting heart rates, and less tissue damage around the sitting muscles. Embody promotes natural alignment in the spine, relieving stress across the entire back no matter how you twist and turn.
Pixelated Support Through years of research and development, Bill Stumpf and Jeff Weber incorporated health-beneficial features such as the Pixelated Support System- a dynamic mesh of adjoining seat materials that has been proven to increase circulation and reduce strain on cell tissue.
This breakthrough chair surface, combined with new tilt technologies and unwavering back support, means the Embody Chair can provide lavish comfort for hours. And of greater importance, it lets you be better to your body every time you take a seat. Since Embody is warranted for 12 years, sitting in a chair that enhances blood circulation and distributes pressure at a granular level across your back, thighs, and sitting muscles can truly affect how your body feels from day to day.
Move Freely Embody's Backfit adjustment and seat conform to your unique shape and distribute weight evenly. Embody's shape mimics the spine, providing subtle support along the entire back that shifts with your movements. The Backfit creates a dynamic surface that reacts to your movements every time you shift.
The narrow, frameless form along the back allows for freedom of movement along the neck and shoulders, which allows for a greater range of motion through the arms. Embody's dynamic frame can shift and twist right along with your spine, making is easy to lean back and stretch or even or turn without sitting forward.
Rounded Edges It's difficult to tell where the chair's edges are even when you sit in it, because there are no hard edges anywhere along the frame. Rigid edges running under the thighs can lead to poor circulation and the need for frequent stretching. But with the Herman Miller Embody Chair, all edges flex under the sitter's movements, ensuring an optimal distribution of weight. You don't so much sit in an Embody Chair as you do float over it.
The seat edge at the thighs is fully adjustable, allowing you to find the seat depth optimal for your proportions. Adjustable tilt limiter allows the user to lean back with experiencing unwanted lift in the thighs; instead, the legs remain roughly parallel to the floor, preventing stress on the knees, ankles, and things.
Ventilating Surface To promote the flow of heat away from the body that can build up under the legs and back over time, Herman Miller developed the Pixelated Support system. This 4-layer mesh is filled with negative space which permits a much greater amount of air flow than traditional fabric and frame chairs. Every square inch reacts under your movements. When you shift, you seat shifts. The extremely responsive nature of the Pixelated Support material means Embody users can sit for hours without experiencing uncomfortable heat-buildup.
Unparalleled flexibility, soft, breathable materials, ergonomics and comfort that comes with a 12 year warranty.
Embody was created by Jeff Weber and the late Bill Stumpf. Stumpf began working with Herman Miller in 1970 and was instrumental in designing the Ergon, Equa, and Aeron Chairs. Arguably the most knowledgeable designer in the world in the field of ergonomic seating, Stumpf came to Herman Miller with partner Jeff Weber with the goal of creating a chair that could "Go beyond just minimizing the negative effects of sitting... that positively impacts your life so you can work and live better." Sadly, Stumpf passed away in 2006. Collaborating with over 30 professionals at Herman Miller, including physicians and PhDs in the fields of biomechanics, physical therapy, and ergonomics, Jeff Weber carried on with Stumpf's vision. His team ultimately succeeded in creating the world's first health-positive office chair.
During Embody's development, Herman Miller's engineering staff operated under three hypotheses:
An office chair can provide therapeutic benefits to it owner, rather than just being a heath-neutral seating device.
Wide variations in spinal curvature can be overcome through ergonomics to achieve natural "postural equilibrium"- the optimal upright point where the eyes are vertically aligned with the hips.
Comfort, liveliness, and health-positive benefits can be realized through the use of dynamic surface pressure, rather than non-dynamic surface pressure.
Using professional input on these three assumptions drove early design of the Embody Chair and resulted in the first protoptypes. In laboratory experiments involving kinematics, preferred postures, common seated tasks, and metabolics, Weber refined Embody's design and confirmed the health-positive benefits it could deliver.
Scientific Studies and Design Links
How the Embody Chair Improves Oxygen Flow While Seated The seat you sit on can affect how easily your body receives oxygen through the bloodstream. Not surprisingly, the Embody Chair encourages superior blood flow due to its ergonomic design and materials.
How Embody Lowers Heart Rate and Improves Cardiovascular Circulation Your heart rate can be a factor in the onset of cardiovascular disease- often caused by inactivity and long periods of sitting. The designers of the Embody Chair decided to tackle this by making a chair that encourages movement.
Making Breathable Seating Possible The Pixelated Support System of the Embody Chair not only relieves stress and pressure from the thighs- it permits air circulation and breathability too.
How Embody Promotes Healthy Alignment The spine of the chair was designed by Weber and Stumpf to mimic the human spine in terms of its flexibility and support. The result is that Embody encourages you to move in a way that's totally natural.
Embody and the Science of Pressure Distribution Herman Miller took on a problem people have struggled with ever since we've sat in chairs- the pressure on the legs while sitting that only increases with time
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. Included in Herman Miller's celebrated office furniture selection is the iconic Aeron Chair and the groundbreaking Embody Chair.
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.
Smart Furniture Employee Review The folks at Smart Furniture were curious about Herman Miller's Embody Chair and how well it would affect their everyday work environment - so what better way to figure it out than to just sit in one! Mark Rico, our resident rendering specialist, has graciously accepted the opportunity to sit on Embody for one week and write about his thoughts.
Mark, in addition to his superb SketchUp and facial-hair-growing skills, leads a happy existence with his wife and two daughters. He hopes to one day hike the Appalachian Trail with his family and is currenctly engrossed in "The Brothers Karamazov" by Dostoevsky. Read more...
First Impressions I was really struck by the look of the Embody when I first picked it up. The backing of the chair was narrower and smaller than I'd imagined, the arms a li...Read complete review
First Impressions I was really struck by the look of the Embody when I first picked it up. The backing of the chair was narrower and smaller than I'd imagined, the arms a little wider. Overall, it gave the impression of a kind of alien chair, something you might see on the deck of the Enterprise. I loved the style. The material the chair was upholstered in, Pellicle, was interesting too. It was porous, like a jersey, but also soft and really comfortable. I'd done some reading on the chair beforehand, and knew that it was supposed to help keep your back aligned and supported. Sitting in it, I could immediately feel the difference. The Embody Chair sort of cradles the body - and the effect of the engineering is that sitting up straight, usually my least favorite position, is really really comfortable in the Embody Chair. Comfortable enough that I may or may not return this chair to the store.
The X Factor Well, the Embody Chair is just kind of undeniably cool. The futuristic silhouette, the adjustability, that soon-to-be-iconic backing? It definitely brightens your work day.
The Bottom Line The Embody Chair is the top of the line for office chairs. For comfort, ergonomic design and performance, it cannot be beat. It's expensive, yes, but over it's guaranteed 12 year life span, the cost is probably worth it.
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First let me say that for my job I sit in front of a computer 15 hours a day. I have been doing this for 20 years. I have had many task and executive ...Read complete review
First let me say that for my job I sit in front of a computer 15 hours a day. I have been doing this for 20 years. I have had many task and executive chairs. As a developer I have always worked in a reclined posture which this chair is supposed to be good for. Since so many have noted the positives let me balance these reviews with some negatives which I think all should be aware of: - The chair's build is much cheaper than it looks in the pictures. I was expecting a metal frame at least but everything is made of plastic and rather cheap materials which makes it creek and feel like it should cost a lot less than it does - The back does recline nicely but when you stretch your spine back, it does not stretch enough even on the loosest setting. It flexes only a little and then suddenly caps out digging into ones upper outer shoulders. Maybe it's not for 6'2" people like me because the back seems to short. The other problem is that it doesn't really flex with your back smoothly like advertised. It moves a little side to side but does not contour the back enough. - The bottom of the chair does not recline together with the back. I have had a lot of executive chairs and I like the bottom to recline together with the back for that great cradle feel which is perfect if you have high foot support. This one does not do that so over time you tend to start slouching as you slide lower and lower in the seat. - The arm rests are terrible for several reasons. One, they are very small and in the reclined position there is no support for the elbows as the arm rests are too far forward with a big gap where the elbows are. Second there is no way to lock the inner/outer arm rest adjustment. They always go out of position when I pull the chair around or as I get in/out. Then when you want to readjust them back, it is not easy to do so. Third, the arms are not very sturdy and they wobble, probably because of their plastic build. The arm rest padding is of low quality non breathable foam which won't last long. Padded fabric to match the seat would have been nice. - The padding of both the back and the bottom are very stiff and painful for long seating session. Don't be fooled by 5 min. in the showroom. After a while you can feel the pin pricks of each of the mounting point on the H mounts of the back rest. The bottom also lacks any significant padding and the Italian fabric upgrade will not help. I had to buy a foam cushion to compensate for this design. - The lumbar support is not adjustable. I wish I could configure it to be higher and more arching but there is no way to do this. Again, looks like the seat was designed for smaller people.
Overall this is a mediocre chair and was expecting a lot more for such a high priced and in my opinion overrated chair.
I use this chair as my primary work chair at the computer, but also roll it around (on carpet) to my piano and other parts of my music studio.
It's really amazing and comfortable for long periods of time, and it's a beautiful design that makes my studio look great too.
There is something about this chair that looks both futuristic and classic at the same time. So many other chairs look like some kind of ugly insect but this is graceful and simple (yet not remotely simple in its design), and seems just right.
I highly recommend it.
Primary use:
Personal
1/2/2012
4.0
Best Office Chair Yet!
By jackets90
from Atlanta, GA
About Me Budget Shopper
Pros
Attractive Design
Comfortable
Easy To Assemble
Ergonomic
Fully Adjustable
Good Lumbar Support
Rolls Smoothly
Sturdy
Cons
Imperfect Armrest Molding
No Headrest Option
No Leather Options
Not Enough Padding
Best Uses
Computer Chair
Conference Chairs
Home Office
Primary Work Chair
Comments about Herman Miller Embody Chair:
I'm a degreed Industrial Designer and have always loved Herman Miller furniture. It's pricey though. When the Herman Miller twice annual 15% off sale came up around Thanksgiving, I started looking at new retail rather than used/auction. That led me to Smart Furniture. They were the perfect choice for me. Chair I wanted was in stock, shipping was free and arrived only two days later. There was no tax on this +$1000 purchase to boot. It was only slightly more expensive in the end than the used/auction chairs I was looking at. Customer service and responsiveness at Smart Furniture is 5 Star too. I'm impressed. First Class and I get the full Herman Miller warranty from an Authorized Dealer!
Primary use:
Personal
12/30/2011
5.0
Love my Embody...
By CK Sells RE
from Kirkland Real Estate
About Me Midrange Shopper
Pros
Attractive Design
Comfortable
Easy To Assemble
Ergonomic
Good Lumbar Support
Rolls Smoothly
Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
Computer Chair
Comments about Herman Miller Embody Chair:
Love my chair, a little worried about the fabric as I bought the light green one. Probably should have been more practical - but I love it!
Primary use:
Business
12/30/2011
5.0
Excellent but Pricey Chair
By California Analyst
from San Marino, CA
About Me Midrange Shopper
Pros
Attractive Design
Comfortable
Easy To Assemble
Ergonomic
Good Lumbar Support
Cons
Best Uses
Home Office
Primary Work Chair
Comments about Herman Miller Embody Chair:
The chair is used as a home office chair. For days when a lot of sitting is required, the ergonomics of the chair are excellent. The height adjustment, while smooth, has a clear plastic knob adjuster that feels cheap, not at all something that one would think would be attached to a chair at this price . The adustable arms in terms of raising their height work fine but when I attempt to bring the armrests in toward me, there is no lever, just apparently notches that click into place, the adjustments to do that that aren't very smooth.
Overall, a firm chair with excellent lumbar and thigh support. With the high retail price, consider buying it during the twice a year Herman Miller sale.
I compared this to the Leap chair by Steelcase, which I had at my workplace. The Embody is better looking and the seat and back are a little firmer and more comfortable. The Leaps's armrest are smoother to adjust but the seat cushion is a bit soft. Be sure to take body configuration into consideration.
Service and delivery comments:
The delivery service used by Smart Furniture is to your door versus the usual to the curb only, which makes the overall cost a bit cheaper and more convenient as well.
After the purchase, when I called Smart Furniture, someone answered the phone after two rings. It didn't sound or feel like a call center (as perhaps it wasn't) as the young woman was friendly, responsive and helpful.
Primary use:
Personal
12/21/2011
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Comfortable
By Yoda
from Austin, TX
About Me High-end Shopper
Pros
Comfortable
Ergonomic
Good Lumbar Support
Rolls Smoothly
Cons
Not Enough Padding
Best Uses
Computer Chair
Home Office
Primary Work Chair
Comments about Herman Miller Embody Chair:
I use this chair at home. At work, I have a Steelcase Leap (v1). This chair is better in my opinion. While I put "Not enough padding", it's not uncomfortable. What I thought were chinsy plastic springs are actually quite comfortable. You can tell there's not a lot of padding because after a week of sitting in the chair for 5-7 hours I've already got an indentation. Also, the lumbar starts to poke into your back firmly if you wrench it down too tight. It's noticeably there/absent elsewhere in the chair if you shift off center.
I like how the back flexes as you move, even if you glide to the side and grab something. And speaking of gliding, the chair does exactly that. It's different from my Steelcase, and I can move naturally in it while still keeping good posture. My back feels better sitting in this chair than in the Steelcase, and both of those are properly adjusted.
The stock castors are quite good; they roll on my carpet whereas my previous chair did not. Ships fully assembled, which is nice.
Service and delivery comments:
Delivery date online was originally a Wednesday. Great! It's going to come early. Wednesday comes and goes. Thursday it gets to my city, presumably out for delivery on Friday. No call from the shipper on either Thursday or Friday until he's standing at my door on Friday! Sorry, I gave up waiting on Wednesday.
According to SmartFurniture they were supposed to call before to schedule a delivery window, not call when show up on my doorstep! I wasn't home, they wouldn't release without signature, wouldn't redeliver later in the same day, and wouldn't do Saturday delivery. I wouldn't have needed those options if they had just called like they were supposed to, and I would have arranged to be home for two hours or so. My apartment complex received it because they're awesome like that, but even then it was just luck because the delivery came at 12:30, right in the middle of their lunch hour.
Primary use:
Personal
12/5/2011
4.0
Great, yet expensive chair
By sdeb
from Kalamazoo, MI
About Me High-end Shopper
Pros
Attractive Design
Comfortable
Easy To Assemble
Ergonomic
Good Lumbar Support
Rolls Smoothly
Sturdy
Cons
Expensive
Best Uses
Computer Chair
Home Office
Primary Work Chair
Comments about Herman Miller Embody Chair:
I sit at a desk for 6ish hours a day. Up to about 2 weeks ago, I didn't care what I sat on during this six hours. Then I was given a green light to get new office furniture. It was time to get a good chair. So I went and bought was I considered to be the best from Herman Miller..primarily by name and internet reviews I settled on the Embody. It's biggest strength is definitly design. Looks awesome. It's second largest strength is customization. Great fit adjustments. That said, it is over priced. I assume by name alone it can demand the price tag. So I say, if you want a great chair and don't care about price then this is your chair. If you are on a budget, I think you can get a normal looking chair with same comfort level.
Service and delivery comments:
Service is OUTSTANDING! I was headed out for thanksgiving vacation the week of delivery. As such the smartfuntiure team worked with delivery company to get my chair to me PRIOR to me leaving on vaca. I will purchase all of my high end furniture from smartfurniture this day forward PERIOD
Primary use:
Business
11/29/2011
4.0
Embody Chair
By Mike
from Ft Myers, FL
About Me Midrange Shopper
Pros
Comfortable
Easy To Assemble
Ergonomic
Good Lumbar Support
Rolls Smoothly
Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
Primary Work Chair
Comments about Herman Miller Embody Chair:
typical day has me at the desk for 80% of the day. chair is comfortable all day.
Primary use:
Business
10/27/2011
5.0
Expensive but great chair
By Roger
from PA
About Me Midrange Shopper
Pros
Attractive Design
Comfortable
Ergonomic
Good Lumbar Support
Rolls Smoothly
Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
Computer Chair
Home Office
Comments about Herman Miller Embody Chair:
Extremely comfortable chair for anyone who is forced to sit for 40 or more hours a week in a single place. I'm a software engineer who sits in this chair on average > 50 hours per week. At the end of the week, I still feel great, unlike my previous COTS chair that I owned.
Primary use:
Business
9/23/2011
3.0
Not so comfy...
By frankygoes
from Montreal, Canada
About Me Midrange Shopper
Pros
Attractive Design
Easy To Assemble
Good Lumbar Support
Rolls Smoothly
Sturdy
Cons
Not Enough Padding
Not Ergonomic
Best Uses
Computer Chair
Comments about Herman Miller Embody Chair:
I feel my rear end could be taken in charge more smoothly. I have inflammation when I sit for too long and found the Aeron more comfy. A good cushion is one that will take the form of your rear end. Not the case here, not at all.
Materials: Frame and casters are made from steel, plastic, and aluminum. 4-mesh seat is made from foam, textile, and other materials. Embody is 95 percent recyclable at the end of its useful life.
The Embody Chair is a truly revolutionary product. In nearly every category an office chair can be judged, it either matches or betters it's competition. In many of those categories, it has made contributions that have changed the face of the office furniture industry in a permanent way. The Herman Miller Embody Chair has won awards and praise from every corner of the design world, as well as from manufacturers, environmental groups, physicians, ergonomic scientists, and, of course, customers and office workers. In the end, it's the deep comfort, unwavering support and fresh, modern design that set this chair apart from it's peers. It looks great, it fits great, and it's actually good for you. The Herman Miller Embody Chair is at the forefront of an ongoing shift in the way we look at, experience, and work in office chairs. These are just some of the reasons why you should buy Embody.
With the Embody Chair, your spine will always be supported in the appropriate places (including excellent lumbar region support), your legs, elbows and buttocks will never lose circulation or be in enough discomfort that you have to get up and stretch, or walk around. When you want to recline, or move in your chair to reach an awkwardly placed object, this chair moves with you, maintaining support and total ergonomic principles.
Back support is vitally important to your health, but it's often ignored by traditional office chairs, that usually give you a rigid backing (often padded) which can possibly recline. Essentially, it's a back with all the flexibility and support of a wooden board. With the Embody Chair, every area of your back is supported and moved with, as the Tri-Flex system administers comfort and support in three distinct zones. Increased back support means increased back health; which means better circulation, less discomfort and distress, higher rates of productivity and activity, and better moods and states of mind while you're working. If you have back support needs, the Embody Chair was made for you.
When you buy an Embody Chair from Smart Furniture, the chair you receive will have been fully customized by you in our Smart Designer customization tool. You choose the color, the finish, the adjustments and attachments. In the end, the chair you buy will be as unique and personal as you are.
Get comfort, support and design in one very cool package; get the Embody Chair today.
Herman Miller is committed to manufacturing top-quality products using environmentally friendly production processes and materials. The Embody Chair exemplifies this dedication to environmentally friendly practices and is MBDC Silver Cradle to Cradle certified. Some of its most outstanding green features are listed here.
The Embody Task Chair is up to 95 percent recyclable and is composed of 42 percent recycled materials. In addition, its steel and aluminum materials are 100 percent recyclable. Packaging materials are part of a closed-loop recycling system, allowing them to be recycled perpetually.
Embody is manufactured using 100 percent renewable energy without any air or water emisisons released during production.
Manufactured at an ISO 14001-certified site (which is also a LEED Pioneer building) that on average generates a mere 77 pounds of landfill per month- just enough to fill one trashcan.
Standard Shipping Rate: Free Curbside Delivery! (within the Contiguous United States)
Service includes delivery of large, heavy, fragile items. Deliveries are made directly to your curb, front door or main lobby. Standard service does not include placement inside your home or business, unpacking, assembly or debris removal. Deliveries are generally made within 3-10 days from the time your order ships, and occur Monday through Friday. Day and time specific delivery appointments are required, and someone must be present to receive the order. Appointments are generally set between the hours of 12pm-5pm.
Shipping Upgrades: Inside Delivery: $100 per item White Glove: $150 per item
Availability: To get the most current stock status for Embody Chairs, call our professional salespeople at 888-467-6278. Customized Embody Chairs are made-to-order and usually arrive within 4 weeks from the date of purchase.
Embody Chairs configured with a graphite base/frame, Rhythm Black fabric, with or without arms, and standard carpet casters ship to your door in as little as 10 business days. To see current stock levels, click on the "See What's in Stock" section on the design tool above or give us a call at (888) 467-6278 to speak with a Smart Furniture representative in Chattanooga, TN.
Unfortunately this is not a do it yourself project that we can just sell you parts for. You would need to have this done by a professional. Contact us for your local Herman Miller Commercial dealer for information or you can contact Herman Miller directly at 800 646 4400.
Answered on 5/18/2011 by Melanie from Smart Furniture
Q:
I received my Embody chair today, but seat of the chair wouldn't lift. How can I fix it?
Embody Chairs are shipped in the lowest position and can experience the following:
Vibration in transit can cause the cylinder to "settle" into the base deeper than intended. The chair will appear to be "stuck" in the lowest position. This can be corrected by (1) standing over the chair, (2) firmly pulling up on the "joy stick" until it almost touches the rubber tension knob, (3) grabing the opposite side of the seat with your free hand, and (4) pulling up on the chair while swiveling the chair back and forth.
AND/OR
The activation end of the cable may have come loose from the top end of the pneumatic cylinder. This can be corrected by (1) from the left side of the chair, as seated, locate the activation cable. this can be found between the under side of the seat and the top of the tilt. (2) Grasp the cable and attempt to pull it toward you. (3) If the cable comes out you will can re-attach it by slipping the ball end into the fork on the top of the cylinder. You may need a flashlight to see the mechanism. (4) Snap the cable collar into the holder on the top of the cylinder. (5) Activate the "joy stick"
Answered on 12/20/2010 by Anonymous
A:
THe seat height adjustment is on the right side front. It is the clear lever and operates by pulling it and lifting or lowering.
Answered on 3/6/2011 by Paul from Boston Suburb
VERIFIED BUYER
A:
You flick the clear plastic "switch" on the right side of the chair, and don't put pressure on it. It is basically the same as every other desk chair. They show it in the review video. If that doesn't work I am assuming it is broken. Now looking at the date I am assuming you have solved this problem.
Answered on 3/9/2011 by Andrew from New Orleans, La
VERIFIED BUYER
A:
If pushing the little joystick in the middle of the adjustment knob just below and to the right of the seat doesn't do it (you might need to lift your wight off of it), then it might be broken.
Answered on 5/2/2011 by Patrick the Artist from Albuquerque, NM
Q:
Can this chair be used at a office counter environment. Seat of chair needs to be 26" above floor. Please advixe
Asked on 11/28/2010 by Bruce Woolpert from Cupertino, CA
Even with the extended height cylinder on an Embody the maximum seat height is 22". You will need a work stool like the Aeron Stool (http://www.smartfurniture.com/products/Aeron-Stool.html) that has a higher seat height. Embody does not have a stool version.
Answered on 11/29/2010 by Melanie from Smart Furniture
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Agreed. I think the Aeron Stool would be your best bet. An Embody Stool would be interesting though!
BASE, FRAME & ARMPAD MAINTENANCE: For normal cleaning, wash surface with a soft cloth soaked in mild detergent and warm water. Rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth. Do not use solvents or abrasive kitchen cleaners.
BALANCE FABRIC MAINTENANCE: For normal cleaning, vacuum fabric as needed. Vacuuming picks up dust and reduces the need for professional cleaning. Do not brush fabric or use a vacuum attachment with a rotary brush.
To spot-clean fabric, immediately soak up the stain with a soft absorbent cloth. Do not dry the stain completely or it may set. The longer a stain is allowed to remain on a fabric, the more difficult it is to remove.
For water-based stains such as coffee, soft drinks, fruit juices, or milk use a water-based cleaner (specifically made for cleaning fabric) or a solution of mild (alkaline) warm soapy water (not overly soapy) applied with a damp clean cloth or sponge. Work the cleaner into a lather or foam. Never use hot water, it will set the stain. Avoid scrubbing.
OTHER CARE & MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Do not over apply water or any liquid solution to fabric. Excessive wetting of the fabric with any liquid solution may result in permanent damage to the material. Do not rub too vigorously or you may damage the nap of the fabric or break fibers. Soak up all remaining solution and then use another clean cloth or sponge dipped in cool water to remove any residue. Let fabric dry thoroughly and then vacuum well before using.
If large areas are soiled or stains resists cleaning, contact a professional cleaning firm.
Answered on 10/6/2010 by Gil from Chattanooga, TN
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How do I know what color the back of the Embody will be? I have seen photos where it is graphite and also where it is translucent (referring to the flexible plastic lining the back of the chair, not the I-shaped supports).
For chairs with Rhythm Black, Balance Carbon, or Balance Black upholstery and graphite frame finish, the back mat will be graphite. For all other options, the back mat is translucent.
Answered on 10/8/2010 by Smart Furniture
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What can I do if the fabric is worn within the 12-year warranty period?
Herman Miller's 12-year warranty covers the chair for normal wear and tear. Fabric covers are replaceable. Warranty does not cover fabric that is soiled, stained, or damaged due to improper cleaning.
*Please note that Balance White fabric is not warrantied against discoloration.
Answered on 10/8/2010 by Smart Furniture
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If I order braking casters, do all five wheels lock in place?
All five casters have brakes, BUT not locks. With weight in the chair the casters roll freely, but with weight removed an internal brake causes friction on the wheels which does allow the chair to roll with some additional effort.
Answered on 10/8/2010 by Smart Furniture
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Which base option is more durable? Which option is lighter? Do the terms polished aluminum, titanium and graphite mean different material, or just different colors on the same material?
All Embody Chair bases are cast aluminum and are the same weight. The material on all bases are equally durable, however they vary in cosmetic durability. By far, the graphite base shows the least amount of wear and tear, scuffs, etc.
Rhythm is 100% polyester with no upcharge for application on the Embody chair as the fabric is an existing one for Herman Miller being used on other seating. Balance is 100% polyester knit, created specially for the Embody Chair. Loft, or thickness, gives it a cushy feel. Air and light pass through it more easily, providing maximum cushion and breathability.
Answered on 10/6/2010 by Matt from Chattanooga, TN
The Embody Chair with Herman Miller's 12-Year, 3-Shift Warranty, covering casters, pneumatic cylinders, tilts and all moving mechanisms -- labor included. *Please note that the Balance White fabric is not covered under this warranty.
To learn more about the value delivered by Herman Miller's extended 12-year warranty, read Embody Chair: A Quarter a Day.
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