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The revolution in ergonomicsthat’s become a design iconAeronDesigned by Bill Stumpf and Don ChadwickOwn the problem, and define it as deeply as you can. Bill Stumpfechoed this mantra on every project he took on for Herman Miller,but perhaps never more completely than with the groundbreakingAeron Chair. Working with Don Chadwick, Stumpf began thinkingabout what a chair ought to do for you by consulting people whospend a lot of time in chairs—older people in retirement centers.When Stumpf and Chadwick took what they learned and appliedit to work seating, they started a revolution in ergonomics.With its aeration, inclusive sizing, support for the natural ways thehuman body moves when seated, and environmentally sensitivedesign, Aeron challenged practically every convention about officechairs. It wasn’t upholstered. It wasn’t padded. And its designers’ideas about what they called “cross-performance” work—a mixof high-intensity tasks and casual interaction—anticipated therealities of today’s workplace, where the technological and socialaspects of work have become increasingly intertwined.
PerformanceEvery material, every mechanism on Aeron advances the art andscience of seating. As the first office chair in which fabric and foamwere replaced with a breathable, woven suspension membrane—its innovative Pellicle seat and back—Aeron distributes your weightevenly, eliminating pressure points and heat buildup. Stumpf and Chadwick concluded that, functionally, a chair shouldmove with you as naturally and effortlessly as possible. That’s whatthey achieved with Aeron’s Kinemat tilt. The patented mechanismallows you to recline fluidly, as your body pivots naturally at thehips, knees, and ankles. A modest but fundamental addition to theoriginal Aeron design, PostureFit supports the natural forward tiltof your pelvis. Stumpf and Chadwick developed Aeron’sKinemat tilt to mimic the body’s natural pivotpoints—the hips, knees, and ankles—so thechair works with, not against, your body.PostureFit properly supports the base of your spine, or sacral region, to help your pelvis maintain a natural forward tilt,preventing slouching and keeping your spine in alignment.
Much more than a mesh, Aeron’s Pellicle suspension features elliptically shaped elastomeric threads woven together tocreate a topographically neutral surface that conforms to each person who sits in the chair.DesignAeron’s functionality shows through, contributing to a distinctivelook that invites you to sit and experience the chair for yourself.From the transparency of the Pellicle suspension material to thechair’s curvilinearity, Aeron was designed around people,with Bill Stumpf and Don Chadwick creating an aesthetic alltheir own. It’s no wonder the chair was added to the permanentcollection of the Museum of Modern Art even before the firstone was sold. About Bill Stumpf and Don ChadwickBill Stumpf was a key figure in Herman Miller’s transformationinto a research-based, problem-solving innovator. His designsfor Herman Miller include the Ergon Chair—the world’s firstresearch-based ergonomic office chair—and the Equa Chair,which he designed with Don Chadwick. Chadwick’s ownlong relationship with Herman Miller has produced manymemorable designs. “Herman Miller isn’t afraid to take chanceson new ideas,” Don says. “That’s why the company’s beensuccessful for so long, and that’s one reason why it’s challengingto work for them.” Bill StumpfDon Chadwick
MaterialsAeron’s selection of sophisticated materials and three Pellicle weavepatterns, available in a choice of light-to-dark neutrals, suit a variety oftastes and surroundings. Visit hermanmiller.com/materials to see ourcomplete textile and materials offering.Aeron ChairSeat & BackPellicle ClassicPrice Category 1Quartz3V03Price Category 1Zinc3V01Price Category 1Lead3D02Price Category 2White Gold4Q01Price Category 2Grey Black4M01Price Category 2Blue Black4M02Price Category 2Quartz4F03Price Category 2Zinc4F01Price Category 2Platinum4E03SmokeTitaniumXTGraphitePolished AluminumCDGraphiteG1SmokeS8BlackBKPrice Category 1Carbon3D01Pellicle TuxedoPellicle WavesPrice Category 2Carbon4E01Frame/BaseFinishArmpadFinishPrice Category 9Leather11 ColorsFamilyWork ChairSide ChairStoolSeat DepthSize ASize BSize CThe following information applies only to Aeron work chairs.OverviewMaximum User Weight300 lbs/139 kgPopulation Range1st–99th PercentileTilt OptionsStandard TiltTilt LimiterTilt Limiter with Seat AngleBack SupportNo Additional SupportAdjustable Lumbar SupportAdjustable PostureFit Sacral SupportStandardOptionalOptionalSeat HeightSize ASize BSize CArm OptionsNo ArmsFixed ArmsHeight-Adjustable ArmsFully Adjustable ental HighlightsRecyclabilityBIFMA level GREENGUARD Cradle to Cradle Global GreenTag Green RateFor more information, please visit hermanmiller.com or call 888 443 4357. level is a registered trademark of BIFMA International. GREENGUARD is a registered trademark of the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute. Cradle to Cradle is a registered trademark of McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry. Global GreenTag is a registered trademark of Global Green Tag Pty Ltd. Museum of Modern Art is a trademark of The Museum of Modern Art.Printed in the USA. Please recycle. 2014 Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Michigan O.AE202All rights reserved.15¾"17"18½"Up to 94%3GoldSilverLevel A
Aeron Chair. Working with Don Chadwick, Stumpf began thinking about what a chair ought to do for you by consulting people who spend a lot of time in chairs—older people in retirement centers. When Stumpf and Chadwick took what they learned and applied it to work seating, they started a revolution in ergonomics.
