Anyone with an Aeron or similar chair?

York · 6 Apr 2016 at 09:34

I'm quite lucky at home - I've got a RH Logic 400 (bought by my work since I work from home for over £1100!) and a Steelcase Leap V2.

They're both nice chairs (and I prefer both to the Aerons I've tried - can never get on with the mesh), but I just find the Steelcase more comfortable. The RH Logic arms are no where near as nice as the Steelcase either - if anything they're quite restrictive.

chroniclard · 6 Apr 2016 at 09:36

Had an Aeron for about 8 years now, still going strong. No issue with the mesh here. Can sit and work all day and game all night.

shaf · 10 Apr 2016 at 11:49

I'm getting used to it now - much more comfortable than my previous chair.

I'm not getting back pain or stiff back anymore so money well spent I guess.

Housey · 10 Apr 2016 at 11:55

shaf said:
I'm getting used to it now - much more comfortable than my previous chair.

I'm not getting back pain or stiff back anymore so money well spent I guess.

Don't say that as you will get LOADS of Ikea fan boys rushing in to tell you you're wrong and it's NOTHING to do with the chair, even though you (and me) have had both so can compare back to back, as it were.

They are a superb chair and worth the money easily.

Housey · 10 Apr 2016 at 11:56

cadmunkey said:
The mesh is what puts me off the Aeron, I much prefer the look of the chair jon86 posted. Would like to try one of those.

It's part of the design philosophy the mesh. Put comfort over look would be my advice when it comes to chairs.

shaf · 10 Apr 2016 at 22:22

Housey said:
Don't say that as you will get LOADS of Ikea fan boys rushing in to tell you you're wrong and it's NOTHING to do with the chair, even though you (and me) have had both so can compare back to back, as it were.

They are a superb chair and worth the money easily.

Don't get me wrong, the Ikea chair served me well for many years but it had worn out over the years hence why I replaced it.

Hatter The Mad · 10 Apr 2016 at 22:41

I have a Herman Miller Embody, which I would highly recommend. Wouldn't bother with the Aeron - a lot has changed in 15 years (or more?) since it was first designed.

WuMyster · 13 Apr 2016 at 00:44

Really torn on which to buy. Mirra 2 or Aeron? Been reading a lot about them and it seems like Mirra 2 is a newer design?

Not in the position to go and test any unfortunately.

EDIT: Well nvm. Went with an Aeron since I found it impossible to find a used Mirra 2. Will update.

EDIT2: With me now, it's the fully loaded version and absolutely love it. Sat down into it and my back pain completely vanished (not even exaggerating). Surprised that it's all metal. I saw pictures of the graphite model and expected it to be plastic.

WuMyster · 16 Apr 2016 at 19:09

Does anyone's Aeron creak when they recline in it? Mine makes a fair bit of a noise and is kind of driving me nuts but I guess it is 2nd hand so I'll have to deal with it.

jon86 · 16 Apr 2016 at 20:48

My Aeron at work is at least a few years old and it doesn't creak one bit.

WuMyster · 16 Apr 2016 at 21:06

jon86 said:
My Aeron at work is at least a few years old and it doesn't creak one bit.

Shame, just need to deal with it I guess.

Sin_Chase · 27 Apr 2016 at 20:42

After looking at replacements for old crappy desk chair for new apartment I bit the bullet and put in an order for a Mirra 2. 4 week build time, cannot wait for it to arrive. Was instantly sold once I demoed it in a dealer.

Special deal on currently as well which took a fair chunk of change out of the price. Could have got the Aeron much cheaper but found I felt perched on it, whereas I felt more supported in the Mirra 2 which had more under the leg support (adjustable also).

shaf · 4 Oct 2016 at 14:19

I've had the Aeron now for 5-6 months and thought I'd give a quick update.

No regrets. It's very comfortable and I can sit on it all day long. My back problem has gone and not resurfaced.

There have been complains of it being an old design and that had initially put me off. But I'm glad I bought it as, old design maybe, but still very comfortable.

Money well spent.

Only regret is that I should have bought one earlier.

Sencha · 4 Oct 2016 at 14:35

I had an Aeron but didn't rate it. Got a steal leap now off the bay and thats a lovely chair.

shaf · 4 Oct 2016 at 14:48

Sencha said:
I had an Aeron but didn't rate it. Got a steal leap now off the bay and thats a lovely chair.

Good that you are happy with the steal leap.

I guess what suits one person does not necessarily suit anther. Best to try first.

WuMyster · 4 Oct 2016 at 15:37

shaf said:
I've had the Aeron now for 5-6 months and thought I'd give a quick update.

No regrets. It's very comfortable and I can sit on it all day long. My back problem has gone and not resurfaced.

There have been complains of it being an old design and that had initially put me off. But I'm glad I bought it as, old design maybe, but still very comfortable.

Money well spent.

Only regret is that I should have bought one earlier.

I had serious back pain because I was using some cheap "executive" chair. Absolutely no back pain at all now. Love the chair so much. Like you, my regret is not getting it earlier.

ShiWarrior · 4 Oct 2016 at 17:22

I'm very happy with my steelcase leap V.2 I bought refurbished from ebay for £250

v0n · 4 Oct 2016 at 19:57

As I mentioned in other threads - Aeron is a decent chair, if you can excuse Herman Miller's heavyhanded 'corrective shoe' school of design, but it's not a chair worth £1000+. If you can find it second hand, in good nick, for less than £250 - then it's definitely worth twice more than a random Staples executive. But anything more than that and it's highly questionable.
I mean - realistically, £1000 will buy hand stitched leathers in furniture range, it will buy custom built car seat conversions, often with electrics, whereas Aerons are just made like mid range office chairs. They have massive design flaws, some of the wear and tear is borderline dangerous especially when used by people with larger frame (Aeron seat cracking, google it up, they always crack in the same place and when they do, uh, it's like a Dothraki Arakh sword). They also wear out much quicker than a £1000+ chair ever should.

shaf · 4 Oct 2016 at 20:59

v0n said:
but it's not a chair worth £1000+.

I agree, I wouldn't pay that price for it.

I bought mine second hand £350ish - as new and I reckon that is worth it.

Housey · 4 Oct 2016 at 21:10

shaf said:
I've had the Aeron now for 5-6 months and thought I'd give a quick update.

No regrets. It's very comfortable and I can sit on it all day long. My back problem has gone and not resurfaced.

There have been complains of it being an old design and that had initially put me off. But I'm glad I bought it as, old design maybe, but still very comfortable.

Money well spent.

Only regret is that I should have bought one earlier.

I've said this over and over and over and over.....

All the Markus lovers come rushing in.....forgetting I've had both and like you done the back to back (so to speak). Cheap badly built chair V good chair with generations of good reviews. Carries the HM tax but be clear, leagues ahead in quality and comfort to a Markus.

Glad you're happy.