Aeron速 Chairs
The Aeron Chair
Pioneering. The work chair that changed everything. Pacesetting. Continuing to lead in ergonomic design. An Icon. Recognized everywhere.
At Herman Miller, we give our designers the freedom to be courageous—and make history. And that lets designers like Bill Stumpf and Don Chadwick thrive. As they created the Aeron chair, Stumpf and Chadwick followed no recipe. Instead, they challenged assumptions about form and materials. Refusing to toe the line, they crossed it to lead the market into new territory. Both applied their strong personal convictions about humane, ergonomic design, superior performance, and environmental responsibility. And they invented a phenomenon. Now you see Aeron everywhere. It’s a work chair like no other.
Showing the way
Addition by Subtraction Stumpf and Chadwick decided to leave off the cushions because they realized their specially woven seat-and-back suspension material did a better job on its own. Called PellicleŽ, it changed the look and function of work chairs. When you sit, the patented Pellicle naturally conforms to your contours and aerates your body for day-long comfort. Resilient, the weave regains its original form when you stand. Herman Miller validated their inventiveness with exhaustive testing and research—for example, pressure mapping to ensure the Pellicle properly distributes weight and eliminates pressure points.
Comfort Without Even Trying Next invention: the patented Kinemat® tilt, a mechanism that lets your body pivot naturally at the ankles, knees, hips, shoulders, and neck. As you move forward or recline, the tilt activates your natural biomechanics. It’s almost effortless. You stay balanced and in control throughout the generous 30-degree recline range. Combined with the chair’s easy adjustments, the tilt gives healthful, comfortable support for a full range of postures, for all kinds of work.
We’ve Got Your Back Aeron never just sits still. We’re always working to take advantage of the latest research and technology to enhance its performance. Case in point, PostureFit®, the innovative, patented, adjustable lower-back support system that sustains a healthful posture and enhances comfort throughout the day. It does so by filling the void between the base of the backrest and your lower back to keep your spine properly aligned.
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94% recyclable
Up to 66% recycled content
Easily disassembled for recycling
Respecting the Environment The entire Aeron family—work chairs, work stools, and side chairs—uses renewable and sustainable raw materials; all are durable for a long life. Components are easily removed and replaced, further extending Aeron’s life span. And, when it’s finally time to retire, Aeron is easy to disassemble, which is crucial for effective recycling.
A Chair for Everywhere Aeron is unique, yet its honest design and transparency help it blend in anywhere. There’s a wide selection of colors, finishes, and Pellicle weave patterns to suit a variety of tastes and surroundings.
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A or B
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No Better Fit The way Stumpf and Chadwick saw it, three sizes are better than one. With its A, B, and C models, Aeron provides an optimal fit for a broader diversity of sizes and shapes than any other work chair—from the 1st percentile female to the 99th percentile male. Plus, the stretch of the Pellicle and range of tilt tension are calibrated to user weights and size ranges for each chair size.
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B or C
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Task Chair Size A
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Side Chair Size B
Size C
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Work Stool Low-Height Model High-Height Model
a
15 3⁄4
167⁄8
18 1⁄2
19 1⁄4
167⁄8
167⁄8
b
14 3⁄8 - 19 1⁄2
15 - 20 7⁄8
15 - 20 7⁄8
17 5⁄8
24 1⁄2 - 29
271⁄2 - 34
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25 3⁄4
27
28 1⁄4
24 1⁄2
27
27
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41 max
42 max
45 max
36 3⁄8
521⁄4 max
571⁄4 max
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19
20 1⁄4
21 5⁄8
24
20 1⁄4
20 1⁄4
15 - 171⁄2
15 - 201⁄2
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241⁄2
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Helping people work
The Aeron chair was designed by Bill Stumpf and Don Chadwick. Stumpf (1936-2006) also designed Herman Miller’s Ergon 3® chair and c0designed the Ethospace® system. Chadwick collaborated with Stumpf on the Equa 2® chair and designed Chadwick™ modular seating. Don Chadwick & Associates is in Santa Monica, California.
Easy Options capability SM
Our versatile, flexible products give people real choices. If they need something extra, we can do that, too, from modifying existing products to developing new ones. For more information on our Easy Options capability, please visit www.HermanMiller.com/easyoptions.
Warranty The Aeron chair is covered by the Herman Miller Warranty. This 12-year, 3-shift, labor-inclusive warranty covers all standard elements including pneumatics.
For more information about our products and services or to see a list of dealers, please visit us at www.HermanMiller.com or call (800) 851 1196. © 2007 Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Michigan Printed in U.S.A. on recycled paper O.AE2304 (Attached “Color” book O.AE2304-A) ® L, Aeron, Equa 2, Ergon 3, Ethospace, Kinemat, Pellicle, and PostureFit are among the registered trademarks of Herman Miller, Inc. ™ Chadwick is among the trademarks of Herman Miller, Inc. SM Easy Options is among the service marks of Herman Miller, Inc.
The Designers