# Herman Miller Aeron chair

20 Hacker News commenters recommended Herman Miller Aeron chair and 2 criticized it, November 2025 to November 2026. It was recommended in 9 of 13 months; owners who said how long report a median of 20 years (8 owners). It meets the Hacker Approved badge rule.

**Verdict:** Owners praise its comfort for long sitting, ergonomics and durability, often lasting around 20 years; used ones sell cheap. Main caveat: critics call it pricey for its comfort.

## Why people recommend it

- Comfortable for long sitting (2 comments): "the Aeron is about the only chair I can sit in for an extended period of time without hurting" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46388392)) "still have them, excellent for my sedentary existence" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46388327))
- Lasts a decade or more (2 comments): "probably my least-regretted purchase (excepting my dog) is my used Aeron that I bought in ~2014 for $300. Still use it daily" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47364996)) "13 years later it’s as good as it’s always been" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46388356))
- Good value, cheap used (4 comments): "Whether an Aeron or another high quality chair, it's hard to not find value in something we use for huge chunks of our days." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46388402)) "Amazing purchase for me though I bought on Craigslist for 400 and it’s flawless." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46391908)) "at least it’s worth picking up a used one" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46388254))
- Strong overall satisfaction (4 comments): "I would have paid 2x retail for my Aeron and still be happy with it." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46388257)) "one of the best purchases I have ever made for myself tbh" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46434894)) "is still my daily driver. Highly recommend." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50053485))

## What people warn about

- Priced high for its comfort (2 comments): "nothing special, could have done with a 10x cheaper ikea chair" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46388219)) "middle of the road in comfort and at the top end in price" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46388278))
- Hurts when you slouch (1 comments): "Slouch at all and they'd hurt you." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46767731))

## Where to get it

- [See price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Herman+Miller+Aeron+chair&tag=hackerapprove-20) (affiliate link)
- [Official site](https://www.hermanmiller.com/welcome/)

## Cite as

Hacker Approved, "Herman Miller Aeron chair", https://hackerapproved.com/p/herman-miller-aeron-chair/ (counts from 1,795,640 Hacker News comments, November 2025 to November 2026).