Ultimate Office Chair? Herman Miller Embody Review

Is the Herman Miller Embody the best office & gaming chair? It's definitely one of the most comfortable chairs I've sat in but it's not without it's flaws and limitations. Also it's pretty pricey.

Herman Miller Embody:

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*The Herman Miller Embody was provided on loan for this review

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[VisualizeHealing]

This is an extraordinary chair. The adjustment is so versatile that you can find a perfect setting for you. I have scoliosis, stenosis, a back injury, arthritis and am nearly 70 years old and this is a dream chair. I find that there is not just one setting that is perfect for you all of the time. Sometimes I want great lumbar, sometimes a bit less. Sometime I want to tip back further and sometimes sit up straight with greater support. Sometimes I want my feet on a stool so the chair is raised a bit and other times lower with my feet flat on the floor. For those struggling with the lumbar in particular, start it soft and increase it a bit over time rather than trying to find the perfect firmness the first time. I love that the Embody lengthens if I want to tuck a leg or shortens for legs on the floor. I love it.

[robertkamer]

I have had the Embody for 4 years now. Having had severe back problems, this chair was high on my wishlist. Simply put, this is the best chair I ever sat on. I have never regretted my decision. It is the only chair I can sit on for an entire day without feeling having sat on a chair all day. No creaks, no complaints. I love it.

[jjmcowboy]

I've had mine for 7 years and I can't work without it honestly. It took me a month or two to find the perfect back tension, but I haven't changed it since that point. If you have one and feel like it's digging into your back, just keep playing with the tension knob and it'll become the only thing you sit in.

[johnwayne]

Over a year with this chair and love it. This is one of those chairs that MAKES you sit properly. Initially I felt discomfort due to the adjustments, but once set, it is amazing.

[matthewmoore]

I bought this chair in 2010 for daily use as a remote worker. More than ten years later, it's still going strong. One consideration I didn't think much about at the time of purchase is Herman Miller's lifetime warranty. A couple years ago the seat pan was starting to break down and was growing uncomfortable. I called up my local HM dealer and provided my details. A week later I had somebody at my house that basically rebuilt the chair, replacing nearly all the plastic parts designed to flex with new ones. So - yes the chair was expensive up front, but has been extremely durable, and HM's support means the chair will probably last another ten years. Amortized over time a HM chair can be a great deal, not to mention better for the environment than throwing away a low-quality chair every year or two.

[kamaboko]

For $1500 it would have to be a chair without flaws.

[servancastillo]

i was having and back pain, thigh and groin pain from cheap chairs, 2 days in, pains are practically gone. Worth every penney

[nsbdnow]

I think it is great you specifically addressed sitting cross-legged in the chair.

[mwraith]

Just letting you know, to move the armrests, you just lift them up a bit and they move smoothly. They lock into place when you set them down.

[AJDVFX]

I have owned one of these chairs for a few years now and all I can say is that over time you will feel its worth. If you spend long hours a day at your desk it doesn't take long to realize that after using this chair, no more sore back / neck from long days. Using "boardroom" chairs as "computer" chairs at work and then coming home and sitting in my Embody, you certainly appreciate what its doing for your back over years of usage. A chair is a long term investment and id recommend one to anyone who sits at a desk all day but if you only use your computer for a few hours a day, your probably better of with something cheaper.

[hosmanadam]

I appreciate how dense with info this video is. Just 4 minutes, but leaves nothing to be desired. Thanks!

[Energysunn]

it's funny because most people commenting here have not tried out this chair. I was fortunate to try it out when i went to one of my dad's friends' house. This chair is by far the most comfortable thing ive ever sat in and is absolutely worth its price tag if you're gonna be sitting for a long time everyday, like me. Everyday i get home and do my homework and would play at least one comp game of csgo, so that's like 3 hours guranteed on a chair basically. definitely worth your buck tbh

[Tomallo]

I have exactly the same chair. No noises unless you move aggressively. You set it and forget. After 2 weeks I found my ideal configuration. It is cheap for what it brings. Look at it like an investment into your health. Must have for any long desk work

[dakotakade]

That chair better cook me breakfast and clean my house for that much.

[JBoya]

I love my Embody chair. I used to get backaches with my old Office Depot chair. Now my back fells great even after hours of sitting. It took me about 2 weeks of trying different settings to get it dialed in.

[Camrographer]

I just got this chair preowned as I could not justify paying full price for it. Secondly I had to purchase blindly as there aren't any Herman Miller dealers out here in Las Vegas. You and I are approximately the same height and weight. That translates well to conveying your impressions of the chair.

It's only my second day using it and my feelings are analogous to yours regarding the adjustments in the lumbar and the arm rests. I wish the arm rests operated from a ball-joint which could be infinitely customized. Furthermore, the padding on the arms do not cup the one's arms, whereas even entry level chairs have a bit more compression in the padding to allow the arms to sink in.

I transitioned from a $99 Sam's club executive chair to this one. Although the Sam's club chair was decently comfortable, I did have to add a lumbar pad for support. Furthermore the chair's pleather upholstery developed numerous cracks making it embarrassingly unattractive after two years of use.

I think I'll keep the HM chair as it is not painful to use. I would look into obtaining an OEM headrest or crafting something to provide neck support as well.

I did consider the Steelcase Leap at one point. And I may try one out in the future to compare and contrast.

[cyphre]

I am one of those people who tried and did not like that chair. It has this unique way of poking you right in the back after sitting for any extended period. I had read various reviews point this out everywhere with limited frequency, so I was cautious and sought out a brick and mortar store that sold them to try myself. Lo and behold, I definitely felt the unavoidable pinch in the lower back. Ended up with a Steelcase Gesture which had better armrests and controls. Albeit, costing about the same.

[grthorn]

Guys, stop comparing these to other typical office and/or racing chairs. These aren't sold for your typical consumer. When I went to try these out, I was told that most of the chairs are bought for high-end companies with a lot of employees working a lot of hours seating down or for people with chronic back pains. These are not to be compared to racing chairs. Most people are probably fine buying racing chairs or an ikea markus.

[PintaKong]

nice review ! me using it almost 10 years since bought it on year 2010 at Asia Hong Kong ! very durable & comfy

[masoiaXL]

I read a lot of comments here about the steap price tag. But I think you're all thinking about it wrong. For simplicity: if you buy the chair for $1200 and keep in mind there's a 12 year warranty on it, then that's $100 every year. That's about $8 every month. That's 1 or 2 coffee's at Starbucks each month, or less than a Netflix subscription fee. What's there not to love about it?