Herman Miller ® Embody Chair

About the Designer
Jeff Weber

You point, click, and fixate on your computer screen. And you sit still for hours. Your body screams, "Move!" … Unless you're seated in Embody.
Designed specifically for people who interact with computers for long periods of time, Embody is a huge leap forward in seating. With a back that is “alive,” mimicking your spine to promote health-positive sitting, Embody creates harmony between you and your computer. In fact, Embody is the first work chair that supports your mind as well as your body, enabling you to focus, think clearly, and create.

WHY BUY FROM US?

• Wayfair offers same-day shipping on in-stock orders placed before 2 PM EST Monday-Friday, and all in-stock orders usually ship within 24 hours
• Wayfair stands behind our on all Herman Miller chairs
• Wayfair backs a 12-year manufacturer – if you have any problem with your Aeron chair, Herman Miller will cover the cost of fixing it

FEATURES

• Rated Gizmodo's "Best Chair Ever Sat On"
• The following fabrics are on product hold according to Herman Miller: 3501 - White,3502 - Papaya,3503 - Mango,3504 - Tomato,3505 - Chartreuse,3508 - Blue Grey,3511 - Khaki,3001 - Kiwi Green,3004 - Bayou,3008 - Pumpkin,3009 - Poppy,3012 - Khaki
• Visionary design juxtaposes exposed technology with organic curves
• Narrow back for unimpeded arm movement, encouraging air movement into the lungs to feed your brain
• Backfit™ adjustment instinctively adapts to your spine through the full range of working positions
• Tilt Technology™ naturally guides your body into the most positive seated postures
• Pixelated Support™ matrix makes you feel like you are floating
• Recline flex provides constant lower back support with unparalleled recline positions
• Adjustable seat depth and tilt control to conform to your exact shape
• Exposed back moves heat away from the body
• Seat edges flex, eliminating pressure on your legs and arms
• "Loft" fabric has a cushy feel, allowing light and air to pass through
• Cradle to Cradle and GREENGUARD certified
• 95% Recyclable with 42% recycled content; contains no PVCs
• Weight capacity: 300 lbs.
• Made in the USA

Backfit™ Adjustment

• Instinctively adapts to your spine’s curvature and movement through the full range of working postures
• Increases blood circulation, redirecting oxygen to the brain while decreasing your heart rate
• Naturally keeps your head and hips balanced, and perfectly aligned with your computer screen

Recline Flex

• Lower back support remains constant, whether you lean forward or recline
• Working recline stabilizes pelvis and reduces compression of the spine, slowing fluid loss from discs
• Seat stays flat as back reclines, keeping thighs parallel to floor for ideal seating posture
• Rotation points within seat and back provides three zones of support, naturally guiding your body into the most positive seated postures
• Eliminates pressure behind knees for people with of all leg lengths
• Tilt adjust lever and seat depth adjuster fit your exact needs - learn more with the Embody Adjustment Manual

Pixelated Support™

• Pixel matrix creates dynamic seat-and-back surfaces that evenly distribute your weight at the tiniest movement
• H-Flexors and coiled springs respond to movement individually, making you feel as if you are floating

DIMENSIONS

• Seat dimensions: 16" - 20.5" H x 21.25" W x 15" - 18" D
• Chair dimensions: 43.5" H x 29.5" W

DESIGN STORY

The Embody story began in the design studio of Jeff Weber and the late Bill Stumpf. They had an idea: 'What if a design could go beyond just minimizing the negative effects of sitting? What if we designed a chair that positively impacts your life so you can work and live better?"

Stumpf, co-designer of Herman Miller's Aeron, Equa, and Ergon work chairs, came to Herman Miller and said, "I think I have one more in me." Stumpf passed away in 2006. Working closely with a cross-functional team from Herman Miller, Weber carried on. As Embody's designer, Weber gave the chair its function and form, building on Stumpf's inspiration.
Their idea arose out of their approach to design. "You can't design without empathy," says Weber, who also designed Herman Miller's Caper chair. "Since design has become more technology-based, We've had to sit in our chairs in front of computers for longer periods of time, just like everyone else. We identify with the problems people have as a result of sitting, and we identify with their need to produce ideas."
Throughout the development of Embody, over 30 professionals contributed a range of expertise. Physicians and PhDs in the fields of biomechanics, vision, physical therapy, and ergonomics helped test hypotheses, review prototypes, and conduct studies that helped guide the development.