Environmentally Friendly and Ergonomic Office & Desk Chairs
Anyone spending day in, day out sat at a desk or workstation knows the importance of something good to sit on. For years I've sat on mid-range chairs for 40 hours a week and had to replace chairs every 12-18months. Not only that, but mostly, despite their ergonomic claims, most haven't been fantastically comfortable either. This resulted in time away from desk, stretching, stimulating blood circulation in my legs, and I'm sure on a number of occasions they have been the cause of a trip to the Osteopath.
On my last trip to the Osteo we started discussing my office chairs and how fast I seemed to get through them. It seemed I wasn't alone in finding mid-range desk chairs to be quite disposable as well as uncomfortable for long periods of sitting. I was then persuaded to look at spending a bit more on my next chair with promises of it lasting upto 10years as well as being almost perfectly ergonomic and supportive of good posture.
I walked away with a number of recommendations and the intention of doing a little research into which was going to be the best for me as well as the environment, as I want to try and offset the number of chairs I've previously sent to landfill at the end of their lives!
Herman Miller Aeron Office Chair
This is a timeless classic of a chair by renowned designer Herman Miller. With a 12 year guarantee and spares and replacement parts this chair could last a lifetime. Designed in 3 sizes for 99% of the population this durable chair is for extreme usage, just see the Aeron Chair Hockey video below to see how hard some people work their chairs!The green credentials of this chair are also impressive. Made from 62 percent recycled materials it is also 94 percent recyclable. You also won't have to worry about the noxious odors often associated with new office furniture as it is GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified.
The extremely ergonimic design which has been winning awards for years, including the "Design of the Decade" Gold Winner in office furniture from the Industrial Designers Society of America and Business Week magazine.
It may be the oldest design displayed here at 20years old, but it is still well ahead of many competitors. Also, having been around for a while there are plenty of pre-owned and refurbished Aeron chairs out there at reasonable prices.
Herman Miller Chairs On Ebay.Com
Pick up a Refurbished or Pre-Owned Bargain!
Due to their longevity Herman Millar Chairs will last for years, though this doesn't stop people selling them as they upgrade, or clear offices for relocation. So you can pick up an almost new Herman Miller Aeron Chair for almost 50% of the new price, a saving of several hundred dollars!
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Herman Miller Aeron in 3 Sizes
Herman Miller Aeron from Shop.com
There isn't a huge number of stores where youcan buy Herman Miller Aeron Chairs, though we can recommend shop.com, as they usually have them in stock so you can order and have it delivered within a few days normally.
For further info and competitive prices go to
Aeron Chairs on shop.com
Herman Miller Aeron Chairs in the UK
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Herman Miller Mirra® Chair; Fully Loaded; Color: Graphite
Amazon Price: $1,047.00 (as of 11/11/2009) 
Aeron Desk Chair, Basic, Color - Carbon
Amazon Price: (as of 11/11/2009)
How Much Did You Spend on Your Last Desk Chair?
The Herman Miller Mirra Office Chair
This is a relatively new design from Herman Miller, building upon the credentials of the Aeron.With very similair abilities in providing ergonomic support throughout the working day this chair closely rivals the Aeron, yet some will say that it outclasses the older Aeron in both looks and ability.
When comparing green credentials The Mirra outclasses the Aeron by being designed for it's recylability inline with Herman Millers sustainability policy, being created to follow the McDonough Braungart Cradle to Cradle Design Protocol. It is 96 percent recyclable, and made from 42 percent recycled materials. It also contains no PVC. GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified
Herman Miller Mirra 96% Recyclable
Herman Miller Mirra Chairs on Ebay
A selection of used Herman Miller Mirra Chairs is usually available on ebay for a fraction of the new price.
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What's Greenguard?
The Greenguard Environmental Institute governs the GREENGUARD Certification Program and provides the world's only guide to third-party certified low emitting interior products and building materials. All certified products undergo quarterly indoor air quality performance testing according to stringent environmental chamber testing protocols and meet current indoor air quality standards.
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The Zody Chair
It is 100% recyclable and made from 51% recycled content, and Zody's assembly energy is offset with Green-e certified wind energy certificates.
The Zody has also been endorsed by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). This endorsement comes after an APTA review based on criteria such as ergonomic features, proven benefit to the user, product efficacy, and cost-effectiveness.
GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified
For further info and to find your nearest stockist go to Haworth.com, or see below to check stock and prices on amazon
This clearly makes the Zody an outright winner in not only the category of most eco-friendly Task/Desk/Office Chair, it is also the most Ergonomic!
Zody Chair 100% recyclable!
The Zody Chair on Amazon
The Amia Chair
The Amia from Steelcase is well worthy of a mention here, though a much lesser known brand. Up to 97% recyclable and made from 20% recycled materials. As well as being SCS Indoor Advantage Gold certification for protecting indoor air quality. It is also acredited by MBDC Cradle to Cradle Certification - Gold(depending on fabric)and Silver for all fabrics.
The Amia Chair
Which Would You Rather Sit On?
If someone else was going to pay the bill, which of these chairs would be your choice?
Green Office Chairs in Australia
McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry (MBDC) Cradle to Cradle Certification
- provides a company with a means to tangibly, credibly measure achievement in environmentally-intelligent design and helps customers purchase and specify products that are pursuing a broader definition of quality.
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Share your thoughts and views!
GeothermalVids wrote...
Very nice lens. I didn't even know green office chairs existed! Thanks for sharing.
Posted September 16, 2009
JaguarJulie wrote...
Our office chairs resemble the Herman Miller ones, but I don't think they are that good. I had to buy a different chair as I have back problems and have had back surgery. Nice selection! I guess I never really thought of green office chairs before. It is good to know to be environmentally-friendly!!!
Posted April 18, 2009
Spitfire42 wrote...
I have one of those Zody chairs and it really is amazing. It may be more expensive than an average chair, but it's so worth it! I have a lens on renewable energy you might be interested in as well. Thanks for all the great info!
Posted March 29, 2009
Graceonline wrote...
Excellent resource for any one looking for an environmentally sound, comfortable chair. Thank you for building this lens and welcome to the Building Ordinary group.
Posted February 22, 2009
CherylK wrote...
Great info on an important subject. When I'm ready to replace my office chair, you can be sure I'll refer back to this lens. Good job - Five stars and a favorite. I'm also lensrolling this.
Posted September 28, 2008
Histereo wrote...
A good lens on chairs.There is a deep link between backache and a badly designed chair.Your lens will help people to go for the right chair.5*****for this lense
Posted July 13, 2008
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