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Herman Miller Mirra

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:48:45 -0500

The Mirra is an ergonomic office task chair made by Herman Miller who are most famous for the Herman Miller Aeron released in 1994. The Mirra is a slight lower cost alternative the Aeron, and was released several years later. It is available as a basic or fully adjustable model. The fully adjustable model features 10 adjustments for the seat, tilt, arm and lumbar. It features a plastic back rest and a mesh seat, with an optional mesh covering over the plastic back rest. The mesh, plastic and sturdy metal frame are available in a variety of colors that can be mixed and matched to suit your taste. The Mirra comes with a 12-year manufacturer warranty with a "Born-on date" sticker.

Key Features

Ergonomics certification (reference?)
Fits 95% of the population (citation needed)
Lower back: lumbar support with height and depth adjustment
Seat size: Adjustable setting (2 modes: small/large)
Seat height lever
Harmonic tilt tension knob
Arm height, angle and width
Forward tilt option switch
Tilt limit with 3 settings (locked, half-way, full tilt)
Backrest: one-piece plymer with 567 geometric holes creating 3 flex zones (with optional mesh covering)
Seat: AirWeave suspension seat (mesh fabric)
Price: $799

Ergonomic and Design Theory

The Mirra was designed to meet five criteria: support, comfort, diversity, durability, and environment. Mirra has a shaped backrest that follows the lumbar curve and the PostureFit system supports the pelvis to prevent slouching. The Harmonic Tilt mechanism is designed to allow the user to keep moving in the chair, which will help prevent back pain. The forward tilt mechanism is available to release the chair into a more forward tilting position for typing with your back at a 90-degree angle to the desk.

For comfort, the Mirra addresses the two main underlying issues: pressure distribution and thermal control. The seat is design to reduce pressure spot on the sitting bones, and the pressure is further reduced when reclining as is recommended from time to time. Both the seat and the backrest allow air to flow freely and keep both the lower and upper parts of your body at the same ambient temperature.

Mirra Manufacturer Video

Herman Miller Embody

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:04:44 -0500

Designed, constructed and tested for superior ergonomics, the Herman Miller Embody chair series features a modernistic aesthetic and superior comfort. Geared towards professionals who spend a majority of their time in a seated position, the Embody design includes an open concept back spine system that conforms and gives support to users where they need it most, as well as advanced mechanics for smooth, responsive, and agile movement in all three dimentions. This type of high technology does not come at the cost of the environment however, with most of the most used chair components easily replaced and largely made up of recycled materials.

Herman Miller Aeron

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:06:32 -0500

Designed, constructed and tested for superior ergonomics, the Herman Miller Aeron chair series features a modernistic aesthetic and superior comfort. Geared towards professionals who spend a majority of their time in a seated position, the Aeron design includes an open-air back support that is both form fitting and user adjustable, as well as advanced mechanics for smooth, responsive, and agile movement in all three dimentions. This type of high technology does not come at the cost of the environment however, with most of the most used chair components easily replaced and largely made up of recycled materials.