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Herman Miller Aeron size B (renewed): lumbar pad
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This listing is for a renewed Herman Miller Aeron in size B, the middle of the three Aeron sizes. The Aeron is the suspended-mesh chair that many of today's budget mesh designs borrow from, and buying renewed is one way to get the real thing. It suits people who want the original design, accept a second-hand chair, and fall within the 110 kg load quoted on the listing.
- Mesh areas
- Seat and back
- Lumbar
- Lumbar pad
- Armrests
- Height, pivoting pads
- Tilt
- Tension control, tilt lock
- Max load
- 110 kg
In its favour
- This is a genuine Aeron with suspended mesh seat and back, the design many mesh chairs copy.
- Tilt tension, a tilt lock and adjustable arms with pivoting pads are all included.
- The lumbar pad supports the lower back, a fitting the listing calls a key feature.
Good to know
- It is a renewed chair, so condition and warranty depend on the seller rather than Herman Miller.
- The listed 110 kg maximum load is the lowest of the larger chairs here.
Our take
What comes with this configuration
The listing title names adjustable arms, a rear tilt limiter and a lumbar support pad, which together make up much of what sellers call a fully loaded Aeron. Tension control lets you set how easily the chair leans back, and the tilt lock holds you upright for focused work, then releases when you want to recline for a call or a break.
The arms slide up and down and lock in place, and the pads turn inwards or outwards. Turning them in helps when reading on a tablet or phone, since your forearms rest closer together.
Sizing and dimensions
Aerons come in sizes A, B and C, and size B is designed for the broadest range of average adults. Amazon lists overall dimensions of roughly 72 by 77 by 105 cm and a weight of about 22 kg. The frame is alloy steel in a graphite finish. Because the listing gives few seat measurements, it is worth checking the seat height range and depth with the seller if you are unusually tall or short.
Buying renewed
Renewed means the chair has been inspected and refurbished rather than bought new. Condition, replaced parts and warranty cover are set by the seller, not Herman Miller, so read the seller's own terms carefully and check what happens if the mesh or a mechanism fails. Ask whether the mesh panels have been replaced, since they are the parts most affected by age and use. The listing gives a maximum load of 110 kg.
Against new mesh chairs
The Sihoo M57 is a new all-mesh chair with a headrest and a 150 kg rating, though its lumbar is fixed in the back shape. The ProtoArc EC200 Pro has a mesh seat, 4D arms and a 5 cm seat slide, rated to around 100 kg. The Hbada E3 Air brings 3-zone lumbar and an automatic recline. The Aeron's appeal is its original suspension design rather than a longer feature list.
Verdict
Choose the renewed Aeron size B if you want the original suspended-mesh chair, are of average build and under 110 kg, and are comfortable with seller-backed cover. If you are heavier, the Sihoo M57 carries more, and if you want a new chair with seat depth adjustment, the ProtoArc EC200 Pro or Hbada E3 Air are sensible alternatives.
Compared with alternatives in: Best mesh office chairs
Amazon listing title: Herman Miller Aeron Size B Office Chair | Adjustable Arms | Rear Tilt Limiter | Lumbar Support Pad ( Renewed)