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Really? That looks like a real back-breaker to me! DAN On Sun, Jan 27, 2013 at 1:48 PM, olivier jeannel olivier.jean...@noos.frwrote: At work we have those : Super elegant and very comfortable. I spend hours on it, very nice. Le 27/01/2013 05:37, Andy Moorer a écrit : I like those too, if you haven't tried one they're in fact very comfortable despite being freaky looking. :D Everywhere I end up seems to go cheap on chairs lately. It's a pity, because it really makes a difference - if little discomforts aren't distracting people they seem to do much better work. On Jan 26, 2013, at 6:42 AM, olivier jeannel olivier.jean...@noos.fr olivier.jean...@noos.fr wrote: I sit on that at my home desk : (Jpg of kneel-type chair)
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Not at all. I mean, they are pretty large and I either bend toward the screen, or seat deeply back in the seat when working. Either ways, it's comfortable and soft for the bottom :) Le 08/02/2013 09:15, Dan Yargici a écrit : Really? That looks like a real back-breaker to me! DAN On Sun, Jan 27, 2013 at 1:48 PM, olivier jeannel olivier.jean...@noos.fr mailto:olivier.jean...@noos.fr wrote: At work we have those : Super elegant and very comfortable. I spend hours on it, very nice. Le 27/01/2013 05:37, Andy Moorer a écrit : I like those too, if you haven't tried one they're in fact very comfortable despite being freaky looking. :D Everywhere I end up seems to go cheap on chairs lately. It's a pity, because it really makes a difference - if little discomforts aren't distracting people they seem to do much better work. On Jan 26, 2013, at 6:42 AM, olivier jeannelolivier.jean...@noos.fr mailto:olivier.jean...@noos.fr wrote: I sit on that at my home desk : (Jpg of kneel-type chair)
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Thanks for the suggestions, I actually already have an Aeron, bought it from a hedge fund guy who was downsizing a couple years back, the only good thing to come out of the financial crisis for me.. It just doesn't have all of the adjustments I need. I checked out several, and while the Herman Miller Embody is really cool, I'm not dropping that kind of money on a chair. I actually thought this felt the best and is closer to a reasonable price range. Maybe I can find one cheaper than list somewhere. http://store.steelcase.com/brochures/amia/ Eric On Sat, Jan 26, 2013 at 11:37 PM, Andy Moorer andymoo...@gmail.com wrote: I like those too, if you haven't tried one they're in fact very comfortable despite being freaky looking. :D Everywhere I end up seems to go cheap on chairs lately. It's a pity, because it really makes a difference - if little discomforts aren't distracting people they seem to do much better work. On Jan 26, 2013, at 6:42 AM, olivier jeannel olivier.jean...@noos.fr wrote: I sit on that at my home desk : (Jpg of kneel-type chair) -- Freelance 3D and VFX animator http://vimeopro.com/user7979713/3d-work
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We got a few Knoll ones for testing at work and it was a mixed bag of opinion. Some like the bendy back but a lot of people really don't. Yes, it's comfortable, but I'm not sure it is conductive to a good posture. It doesn't hold your back straight (in an ergonomic ideal position); it bends to your back's will. On Fri, Jan 25, 2013 at 8:24 AM, Marc-Andre Carbonneau marc-andre.carbonn...@ubisoft.com wrote: We have crappy chairs here at Ubi but I heard good things about this Knoll ones: http://www.sithowyouwant.com/generation Similar in price than the Aeron but cheaper than the Embody. GASP! ** ** ** ** *From:* softimage-boun...@listproc.autodesk.com [mailto: softimage-boun...@listproc.autodesk.com] *On Behalf Of *Steve Pratt *Sent:* 24 janvier 2013 23:45 *To:* XSi Mail List *Subject:* Re: OT: Ergonomic chairs ** ** I've been a chair gnome for 30 years. Bought an Aeron, 12 years ago and, apart from the dust, still looks new, and is still the best all rounder. It sits at home now as I'm an employee and management penny pinched and got cheap Aeron knock offs. They're lousy. ** ** On 25 January 2013 14:02, Eric Lampi ericla...@gmail.com wrote: Hey all, Does anyone have recommendations for good, adjustable, ergonomic chair? We all spend a lot of time sitting, so I figure this is probably a good place to ask. A Herman-Miller Aeron Chair is a no-brainer, so if anyone has an alternate suggestion, I'd appreciate it! Eric -- Freelance 3D and VFX animator http://vimeopro.com/user7979713/3d-work ** ** -- *Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed with the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.* - Mark Twain
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I picked up a brand new Aeron at an ILM fire sale for $125. Great deal, good chair. But my absolute favourite chair ever is beneath me now, the Knoll Life Chair. Great controls and very comfortable. Good in heat and cold. Experienced both in the heat of San Francisco and the winters in Ireland. I got it at a Design fair in SF for $100. I've been lucky with chairs. But allow me to gloat... I also picked up 2 Biomorph Maxo tables for $45 each, used by ILM artists since Jurassic Park. ;) http://www.knoll.com/products/product.jsp?prod_id=188 On Fri, Jan 25, 2013 at 3:02 AM, Eric Lampi ericla...@gmail.com wrote: Hey all, Does anyone have recommendations for good, adjustable, ergonomic chair? We all spend a lot of time sitting, so I figure this is probably a good place to ask. A Herman-Miller Aeron Chair is a no-brainer, so if anyone has an alternate suggestion, I'd appreciate it! Eric -- Freelance 3D and VFX animator http://vimeopro.com/user7979713/3d-work -- *Greg Maguire* | Inlifesize Mobile: +44 7512 361462 | Phone: +44 2890 204739 g...@inlifesize.com | www.inlifesize.com
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I also have two Aeron chairs since 1996, and they are still looks and feels as new, the way you can adjust it, change working positions and that you sit in a i net, make it very comfortable during summe. In 2007 the armrest broke on one of the chairs, since Herman Miller at time of purchase offered a 12 year warranty, they collected the chair, exchanged the broken part. A company that offers a twelve year warranty must believe in their products 2013/1/25 Marc-Andre Carbonneau marc-andre.carbonn...@ubisoft.com We have crappy chairs here at Ubi but I heard good things about this Knoll ones: http://www.sithowyouwant.com/generation Similar in price than the Aeron but cheaper than the Embody. GASP! ** ** ** ** *From:* softimage-boun...@listproc.autodesk.com [mailto: softimage-boun...@listproc.autodesk.com] *On Behalf Of *Steve Pratt *Sent:* 24 janvier 2013 23:45 *To:* XSi Mail List *Subject:* Re: OT: Ergonomic chairs ** ** I've been a chair gnome for 30 years. Bought an Aeron, 12 years ago and, apart from the dust, still looks new, and is still the best all rounder. It sits at home now as I'm an employee and management penny pinched and got cheap Aeron knock offs. They're lousy. ** ** On 25 January 2013 14:02, Eric Lampi ericla...@gmail.com wrote: Hey all, Does anyone have recommendations for good, adjustable, ergonomic chair? We all spend a lot of time sitting, so I figure this is probably a good place to ask. A Herman-Miller Aeron Chair is a no-brainer, so if anyone has an alternate suggestion, I'd appreciate it! Eric -- Freelance 3D and VFX animator http://vimeopro.com/user7979713/3d-work ** ** -- *Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed with the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.* - Mark Twain -- Michael Johansson Artist/Senior Lecturer/Researcher Kristianstad University Digital Design 29188 Kristianstad Email michael.johans...@hkr.se Infobloom Grönegatan 4a 222 24 Lund Email: mich...@lowend.se www.lowend.se www.abadyl.com
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I must be one of the few people who don't like Aeron chairs. In fact I hate all mesh chairs. I've been searching for a decent non-mesh chair for a while. The problem I've had is nobody local carries anything good quality, and I really don't want to buy something without trying it out first. -Paul On Fri, Jan 25, 2013 at 9:05 AM, michael johansson mich...@lowend.sewrote: I also have two Aeron chairs since 1996, and they are still looks and feels as new, the way you can adjust it, change working positions and that you sit in a i net, make it very comfortable during summe. In 2007 the armrest broke on one of the chairs, since Herman Miller at time of purchase offered a 12 year warranty, they collected the chair, exchanged the broken part. A company that offers a twelve year warranty must believe in their products 2013/1/25 Marc-Andre Carbonneau marc-andre.carbonn...@ubisoft.com We have crappy chairs here at Ubi but I heard good things about this Knoll ones: http://www.sithowyouwant.com/generation Similar in price than the Aeron but cheaper than the Embody. GASP! ** ** ** ** *From:* softimage-boun...@listproc.autodesk.com [mailto: softimage-boun...@listproc.autodesk.com] *On Behalf Of *Steve Pratt *Sent:* 24 janvier 2013 23:45 *To:* XSi Mail List *Subject:* Re: OT: Ergonomic chairs ** ** I've been a chair gnome for 30 years. Bought an Aeron, 12 years ago and, apart from the dust, still looks new, and is still the best all rounder. It sits at home now as I'm an employee and management penny pinched and got cheap Aeron knock offs. They're lousy. ** ** On 25 January 2013 14:02, Eric Lampi ericla...@gmail.com wrote: Hey all, Does anyone have recommendations for good, adjustable, ergonomic chair? We all spend a lot of time sitting, so I figure this is probably a good place to ask. A Herman-Miller Aeron Chair is a no-brainer, so if anyone has an alternate suggestion, I'd appreciate it! Eric -- Freelance 3D and VFX animator http://vimeopro.com/user7979713/3d-work ** ** -- *Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed with the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.* - Mark Twain -- Michael Johansson Artist/Senior Lecturer/Researcher Kristianstad University Digital Design 29188 Kristianstad Email michael.johans...@hkr.se Infobloom Grönegatan 4a 222 24 Lund Email: mich...@lowend.se www.lowend.se www.abadyl.com
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Hi, My wife's a physio and an ergonomist and doesn't rate the Aeron that highly. The lumbar supports slip out of place pretty easily - true. Front bar below the thighs can isn't great for circulation if your feet aren't placed properly. They're not too bad if you're a large build, but not great for smaller builds. That said, I do use one myself that I bought second hand for £200 a few years ago and find it comfortable enough generally. Site she recommends for good chairs are: http://www.asd.co.uk/ http://www.posturite.co.uk/ergonomic-chairs/ergonomic-office-chairs.html And of course, as I have had drummed into me many (many, many) times, it's your posture that counts. No point having a good chair if you slouch or aren't sitting properly or have badly placed monitors, keyboards etc. Have a good weekend all, Adam. From: Paul Griswold pgrisw...@fusiondigitalproductions.com To: softimage@listproc.autodesk.com softimage@listproc.autodesk.com Sent: Friday, 25 January 2013, 14:25 Subject: Re: OT: Ergonomic chairs I must be one of the few people who don't like Aeron chairs. In fact I hate all mesh chairs. I've been searching for a decent non-mesh chair for a while. The problem I've had is nobody local carries anything good quality, and I really don't want to buy something without trying it out first. -Paul On Fri, Jan 25, 2013 at 9:05 AM, michael johansson mich...@lowend.se wrote: I also have two Aeron chairs since 1996, and they are still looks and feels as new, the way you can adjust it, change working positions and that you sit in a i net, make it very comfortable during summe. In 2007 the armrest broke on one of the chairs, since Herman Miller at time of purchase offered a 12 year warranty, they collected the chair, exchanged the broken part. A company that offers a twelve year warranty must believe in their products 2013/1/25 Marc-Andre Carbonneau marc-andre.carbonn...@ubisoft.com We have crappy chairs here at Ubi but I heard good things about this Knoll ones: http://www.sithowyouwant.com/generation Similar in price than the Aeron but cheaper than the Embody. GASP! From:softimage-boun...@listproc.autodesk.com [mailto:softimage-boun...@listproc.autodesk.com] On Behalf Of Steve Pratt Sent: 24 janvier 2013 23:45 To: XSi Mail List Subject: Re: OT: Ergonomic chairs I've been a chair gnome for 30 years. Bought an Aeron, 12 years ago and, apart from the dust, still looks new, and is still the best all rounder. It sits at home now as I'm an employee and management penny pinched and got cheap Aeron knock offs. They're lousy. On 25 January 2013 14:02, Eric Lampi ericla...@gmail.com wrote: Hey all, Does anyone have recommendations for good, adjustable, ergonomic chair? We all spend a lot of time sitting, so I figure this is probably a good place to ask. A Herman-Miller Aeron Chair is a no-brainer, so if anyone has an alternate suggestion, I'd appreciate it! Eric -- Freelance 3D and VFX animator http://vimeopro.com/user7979713/3d-work -- Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed with the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. - Mark Twain -- Michael Johansson Artist/Senior Lecturer/Researcher Kristianstad University Digital Design 29188 Kristianstad Email michael.johans...@hkr.se Infobloom Grönegatan 4a 222 24 Lund Email: mich...@lowend.se www.lowend.se www.abadyl.com
Re: OT: Ergonomic chairs
I've been a chair gnome for 30 years. Bought an Aeron, 12 years ago and, apart from the dust, still looks new, and is still the best all rounder. It sits at home now as I'm an employee and management penny pinched and got cheap Aeron knock offs. They're lousy. On 25 January 2013 14:02, Eric Lampi ericla...@gmail.com wrote: Hey all, Does anyone have recommendations for good, adjustable, ergonomic chair? We all spend a lot of time sitting, so I figure this is probably a good place to ask. A Herman-Miller Aeron Chair is a no-brainer, so if anyone has an alternate suggestion, I'd appreciate it! Eric -- Freelance 3D and VFX animator http://vimeopro.com/user7979713/3d-work -- *Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed with the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.* - Mark Twain
