Herman Miller · 2008–Present
Embody
Pixelated seat/back support engineered for long hours—no discrete headrest path.
Bottom line
Buy the Embody if you want pixelated elastomer support for long sits and do not need a headrest. It is rated to 300 lb, with adjustable seat depth and fully adjustable 4D arms. Low / standard / extended cylinders cover roughly 5'0"–6'3". There is no factory or aftermarket headrest path.
Where to buy
Typical prices — new ~$2,090, refurbished ~$1,100, used ~$650.
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Fit
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Units
Spec sheet
- Typical configuration
- Work chair, standard-height cylinder, fully adjustable arms
- Era produced
- 2008–Present
- Discontinued
- No
- Approx. MSRP (new)
- $2,090
- Typical refurbished price
- $1,100
- Typical used price
- $650
- Height range
- 152–191 cm
- Weight capacity
- 136 kg
- Seat width
- 54 cm
- Seat depth
- 38–46 cm
- Backrest height
- 60 cm
- Seat material
- Elastomer
- Armrest type
- 4D Articulating
- Arm adjustability
- Fully adjustable arms (vertical + horizontal range)
- Forward tilt
- Yes
- Lumbar
- Integrated
- Headrest
- None
- Cylinder
- Top-activated pneumatic (low / standard / extended ranges)
- Caster stem
- 11mm × 22mm standard
- Frame
- Die-cast aluminum + polymer pixel matrix
- Tilt / lock
- Tilt with limiter; Backfit alignment; extended “kicker” recline
Size / config variants
| Variant | Capacity | Seat depth | Seat height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low seat height | — | — | 38–48 cm |
| Standard seat height | — | — | 41–52 cm |
| Extended seat height | — | — | 43–56 cm |
FAQ
- Is Embody good for all-day sitting?
- Yes—that is its design brief. Pixelated Support and Backfit target long, health-oriented sits. It is not a sized-mesh chair like Aeron, and capacity tops at 300 lb.
- Does Embody have a headrest?
- No. Herman Miller does not offer a headrest path for Embody.
- How does Embody capacity compare to Aeron?
- Embody is rated to 300 lb. Aeron Remastered Size B is 350 lb and Size C is 400 lb.
Revision matrix & serial tag guide
Serial tag location: Label on the underside of the seat pan near the front of the tilt mechanism.
| Year | Version | Changes |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Original | Pixelated Support matrix, Backfit, PostureFit sacral support; Syncro-Tilt with kicker. |
Aftermarket & replacement parts
Compatible cylinder type: Top-activated pneumatic (low / standard / extended ranges). Caster stem: 11mm × 22mm standard. Headrest availability: None.
Spec notes
- HM states 2nd–98th percentile population; feet/inches approximated for the fit UI.
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