The Aeron Office Chair was an ergonomic revolution when it first launched in 1994. Thirty years later, it remains the gold standard for office seating and is Herman Miller’s best-selling chair. Its seat and back are made of a breathable textile called Pellicle—a material that can flex in multiple directions and is visually appealing enough to stay exposed without additional upholstery. The Aeron was designed to be comfortable for a wide range of body types: its cables and connecting levers, which were inspired by those on bicycles and motorcycles, allow users to finely adjust nearly every aspect of the seat, including its angles, lumbar depth, arm height, tilt tension, and posture alignment.

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Manufacturer Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, MI
Medium Structure: Glass-reinforced polyester and die-cast aluminum Pellicle: Hytrel polymer, polyester, and Lycra
Dimensions Dimensions range from a minimum h. of 37 1/4" (94.6 cm) to a max h. of 43" (109.2 cm) x 28 1/2 x 28 1/2" (72.4 x 72.4 cm)
Credit Gift of the employees of Herman Miller
Object number 393.1994
Department Architecture & Design

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