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Herman Miller
Embody
Brand
Herman Miller
Model
Embody
Era produced
2008–Present
Discontinued
No
MSRP (new)
$2,095
Avg refurbished
$1,100
Avg used
$650
Height range
5'0"–6'3"
Weight capacity
300 lbs
Seat width
21.25"
Seat depth
18"
Backrest height
23.5"
Seat material
Elastomer
Armrests
4D Articulating
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
Arm adjustability
Fully adjustable arms (vertical + horizontal range)
Herman Miller
Cosm
Brand
Herman Miller
Model
Cosm
Era produced
2018–Present
Discontinued
No
MSRP (new)
$1,695
Avg refurbished
$900
Avg used
$550
Height range
5'0"–6'3"
Weight capacity
350 lbs
Seat width
20"
Seat depth
17"
Backrest height
24"
Seat material
Elastomer
Armrests
3D
Forward tilt
No
Lumbar
Integrated
Headrest
None
Cylinder
Top-activated pneumatic (~16.4"–20.9" seat height typical)
Caster stem
11mm × 22mm standard
Frame
Flexible polymer frame + elastomeric Intercept suspension
Tilt / lock
Auto-Harmonic tilt (automatic balance; minimal manual dials)
Arm adjustability
Leaf arms, height-adjustable, fixed, or armless depending on config
| Spec | Herman MillerEmbody | Herman MillerCosm |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Herman Miller | Herman Miller |
| Model | Embody | Cosm |
| Era produced | 2008–Present | 2018–Present |
| Discontinued | No | No |
| MSRP (new) | $2,095 | $1,695 |
| Avg refurbished | $1,100 | $900 |
| Avg used | $650 | $550 |
| Height range | 5'0"–6'3" | 5'0"–6'3" |
| Weight capacity | 300 lbs | 350 lbs |
| Seat width | 21.25" | 20" |
| Seat depth | 18" | 17" |
| Backrest height | 23.5" | 24" |
| Seat material | Elastomer | Elastomer |
| Armrests | 4D Articulating | 3D |
| Forward tilt | Yes | No |
| Lumbar | Integrated | Integrated |
| Headrest | None | None |
| Cylinder | Top-activated pneumatic (low / standard / extended ranges) | Top-activated pneumatic (~16.4"–20.9" seat height typical) |
| Caster stem | 11mm × 22mm standard | 11mm × 22mm standard |
| Frame | Die-cast aluminum + polymer pixel matrix | Flexible polymer frame + elastomeric Intercept suspension |
| Tilt / lock | Tilt with limiter; Backfit alignment; extended “kicker” recline | Auto-Harmonic tilt (automatic balance; minimal manual dials) |
| Arm adjustability | Fully adjustable arms (vertical + horizontal range) | Leaf arms, height-adjustable, fixed, or armless depending on config |
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