JessUK98 wrote:Wow, thanks for the replies. The Herman Miller chairs do look epic but extremely expensive. I’ve had a look at their website and got overwhelmed by all the different designs and sizes for what looks like the same chair. Also can you move the arms up and down on them? I like an arm rest when watching a video or playing a game with a controller but don’t like arms when actually doing computer work.
I’m rural so no option of going to a shop to try them out unfortunately, there’s no office furniture type place within reasonable distance here. So I’m too “scared” to fork out a grand on an office chair I can’t try first.
They are expensive, but depending on how quickly you get through cheaper chairs possibly not that much more expensive, and they are lots better. Comparing them 1:1 on cost isn't really fair if it lasts 5 times as long, and the 12 year warranty is both nice protection and a sign that HM rate their product's longevity.
In normal times there is a site wide 15% off sale twice a year in spring and autumn, no idea whether this will happen this year, but it did happen during lockdown.
One of the reasons I went for the Mirra 2 was the comparative lack of options, since like you I was buying blind and wanted to simplify the process as much as possible.
One of the reasons I spent £750 (now as you say more like £1000) on an office chair with a manufacturer's trial period was that it was less risky than spending £150 on a chair with 1/12th the warranty and no manufacturer's trial period!
Herman Miller do arms which move in lots of directions, if you want to be certain it's included on a particular chair eg.
https://ukstore.hermanmiller.com/produc ... -slategrey click on "+ show details" directly above the red add to basket option.
In this case it will show:
Back Type:Butterfly
Colour: Slate Grey & White / Fog
Base: Standard
Height Range: Extended
Arms: Fully AdjustableTilt: Limiter & Forward
Seat Depth: Adjustable
Castors: Suitable for Hardfloor & Carpet
You can see the range of arm movement here:
https://youtu.be/aMlmbw4VSLo?t=552