---
product_id: 138461440
title: "Herman Miller Embody Chair, Charcoal Rhythm"
brand: "herman miller"
price: "$4619"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 6
category: "Herman Miller"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/138461440-herman-miller-embody-chair-charcoal-rhythm
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# Ergonomic design for 8+ hrs comfort Fully adjustable arms & seat depth Rhythm fabric prevents heat buildup Herman Miller Embody Chair, Charcoal Rhythm

**Brand:** herman miller
**Price:** $4619
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖥️ Elevate your workspace — where comfort meets cutting-edge design

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Herman Miller Embody Chair, Charcoal Rhythm by herman miller
- **How much does it cost?** $4619 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/138461440-herman-miller-embody-chair-charcoal-rhythm)

## Best For

- herman miller enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted herman miller brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Custom Fit:** Adjustable seat depth and armrests tailored to your unique frame
- • **Built to Last:** Premium graphite frame and translucent casters combine durability with sleek style
- • **Cool & Composed:** Rhythm fabric’s breathable weave stops heat buildup during marathon work sessions
- • **Dynamic Movement:** Flexible back adapts as you shift, keeping comfort consistent
- • **Ergonomic Mastery:** Supports your spine’s natural curve for all-day posture perfection

## Overview

The Herman Miller Embody Chair in Charcoal Rhythm is a premium ergonomic office chair designed for professionals who sit long hours. Featuring a flexible back that mimics your spine’s natural curve, adjustable seat depth, and fully customizable armrests, it promotes healthy posture and dynamic movement. Its breathable Rhythm fabric prevents heat buildup, ensuring cool comfort throughout the day. Built with a durable graphite frame and smooth translucent casters, this chair blends modern aesthetics with lasting performance, making it a top-tier choice for those serious about wellness and productivity at their desk.

## Description

Specifically designed by bill Stump and Jeff Weber for people who work or game in front of computers, The embody chair (2008) promotes good posture and makes you feel like you’re floating, providing ergonomic support while allowing you to move. Its narrow back allows you to twist and REACH while its “spine” automatically adjusts to your body’s curve. In forward or reclined positions, The lumbar support stays with you. Having the freedom to move Makes your body feel better, improves your blood circulation and sends more oxygen to the brain – All of which help you focus on your work.

Review: Worth it - As a 14 year owner of a Herman Miller Aeron, I thought I would see if the Embody was an improvement. Big mistake, it is a huge improvement for me. Overall, the Aeron was great, but the lumbar support could have been better and sitting cross-legged could be uncomfortable due to the thick frame. I tried the Embody at a local dealer, and with a quick trial, it seemed slightly more comfortable that the new Aeron. Despite the lack of explicit lumbar support, the back support was superior. Also, sitting cross-legged was much better. I purchased the chair (Rhythm fabric, all black) via desertcart. It arrived promptly and was easy to assemble. At first it felt great, but then I started imagining that i could feel the support fingers. I then discovered that the back tilt adjustment does alter the curvature and lumbar support of the back. That changed everything. Once I adjusted the seat back, I can say that it is nearly perfect. The back is flexible so if you sit off center, it gives some. The seat has little padding but is constructed like a mattress. It seems to adapt to your shifting position. So, it is possible to shift around in the chair and still get good back and seat support. This is impossible with the Aeron and most other chairs I have tried, because they force you into one position because the back does not flex. The Embody seat is very comfortable because it lacks a frame hard frame and sitting single (one foot under the other leg) or double cross leg. The Aeron could be painful doing this. My only fear is that my wife who was inheriting my Aeron (which is still good as new after 14 years), will try it and want one. The only con is the price, but with the warranty it is not really expensive when you compare to $100-$200 chairs that are uncomfortable, and break within a year or 2.
Review: Worth the price - This was my 2nd embody chair purchased. Because of Covid I am splitting tine between home and office. After a week at home without this chair, I recognized how spoiled I was sitting in it all day. This chair is by no means a miracle cure for back pain, but it will definitely take the edge off of sitting all day. FYI, the original that I bought was back in 2012, and it still works perfectly and is very comfortable. You do need to tighten the bolts occasionally, I usually go around it once a year to make sure everything is secure.

## Features

- Designed to enhance health, improve focus, and provide ergonomic support for people who sit more than 4 hours a day
- Features: tilt limiter, adjustable Seat Depth, fully adjustable arms, graphite base and frame, Black arm pads, and translucent casters
- Rhythm fabric is tight, smooth soft to the touch, and prevents heat buildup
- Recommended for those with back issues and other ergonomic challenges

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07SQB1T1B |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Arm Style | with-arms |
| Back Style | Solid Back |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,327,399 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) #6,098 in Home Office Desk Chairs |
| Brand | Herman Miller |
| Color | Charcoal Rhythm |
| Customer Reviews | 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars (36) |
| Date First Available | October 21, 2011 |
| Fabric Type | Fabric |
| Fill Material | Mesh/Fabric |
| Form Factor | Metal |
| Included Components | Chair |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 52 pounds |
| Item model number | CN122AWAAG1G1H93015 |
| Leg Style | Tapered Leg |
| Manufacturer | Herman Miller |
| Maximum Weight Recommendation | 300 Pounds |
| Model Name | Embody |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Product Dimensions | 18"D x 29.5"W x 45"H |
| Reclining Position Count | 2 |
| Room Type | Office |
| Shape | Oval |
| Size | 1.5' x 2'5.5" x 3'9" |
| Special Feature | Adjustable |
| Style | Modern |
| Surface Recommendation | Hard Floor |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Herman Miller
- **Color:** Charcoal Rhythm
- **Material:** Aluminum
- **Product Dimensions:** 18"D x 29.5"W x 45"H
- **Size:** 1.5' x 2'5.5" x 3'9"

## Images

![Herman Miller Embody Chair, Charcoal Rhythm - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/613hx0K3pbL.jpg)
![Herman Miller Embody Chair, Charcoal Rhythm - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ybHZTS9CL.jpg)
![Herman Miller Embody Chair, Charcoal Rhythm - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71TOApcWQHL.jpg)
![Herman Miller Embody Chair, Charcoal Rhythm - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/413qeBy6VFL.jpg)
![Herman Miller Embody Chair, Charcoal Rhythm - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31F9RcxaBnL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is it possible to add a headrest?**
A: No

**Q: Does the chair come with manufacturer's 12 year warranty?**
A: All new Herman Miller chairs come with a 12 year warranty.

**Q: Is it possible to add a headrest?**
A: Hi Julio - Wendy from Office Designs here - Thank you for your inquiry! Herman Miller does not make headrests for any of their office task chairs as they don't believe it to be ergonomic therefore there is no headrest for the Embody chair. I hope that is helpful!

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth it
*by Y***T on May 19, 2019*

As a 14 year owner of a Herman Miller Aeron, I thought I would see if the Embody was an improvement. Big mistake, it is a huge improvement for me. Overall, the Aeron was great, but the lumbar support could have been better and sitting cross-legged could be uncomfortable due to the thick frame. I tried the Embody at a local dealer, and with a quick trial, it seemed slightly more comfortable that the new Aeron. Despite the lack of explicit lumbar support, the back support was superior. Also, sitting cross-legged was much better. I purchased the chair (Rhythm fabric, all black) via Amazon. It arrived promptly and was easy to assemble. At first it felt great, but then I started imagining that i could feel the support fingers. I then discovered that the back tilt adjustment does alter the curvature and lumbar support of the back. That changed everything. Once I adjusted the seat back, I can say that it is nearly perfect. The back is flexible so if you sit off center, it gives some. The seat has little padding but is constructed like a mattress. It seems to adapt to your shifting position. So, it is possible to shift around in the chair and still get good back and seat support. This is impossible with the Aeron and most other chairs I have tried, because they force you into one position because the back does not flex. The Embody seat is very comfortable because it lacks a frame hard frame and sitting single (one foot under the other leg) or double cross leg. The Aeron could be painful doing this. My only fear is that my wife who was inheriting my Aeron (which is still good as new after 14 years), will try it and want one. The only con is the price, but with the warranty it is not really expensive when you compare to $100-$200 chairs that are uncomfortable, and break within a year or 2.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth the price
*by J***D on August 1, 2020*

This was my 2nd embody chair purchased. Because of Covid I am splitting tine between home and office. After a week at home without this chair, I recognized how spoiled I was sitting in it all day. This chair is by no means a miracle cure for back pain, but it will definitely take the edge off of sitting all day. FYI, the original that I bought was back in 2012, and it still works perfectly and is very comfortable. You do need to tighten the bolts occasionally, I usually go around it once a year to make sure everything is secure.

### ⭐⭐⭐ Caused me low back pain, otherwise great 🙂
*by R***5 on September 29, 2020*

So I ordered this chair sight unseen, for work from home during the pandemic. My use case was totally for work from home. It arrived fully assembled, but would not raise up. I emailed Herman miller, and they sent me back formal instructions to solve the problem. So apparently that problem is so common that they have written instructions at the ready. If you receive the chair and you cannot make it go up and down, then you need to put your feet on the base hold down the lever and pull up. You may have to pull pretty hard. So right off the bat I was not happy with having to do that, for a chair that cost this much money and arrives fully assembled. Nonetheless I got it to work, and it's a very comfortable chair. To me it was looking perfect, it's very cool to sit in in terms of temperature, I love The styling though that can be hit or miss depending on what you think, and the recline is fantastic. I almost threw out the box the first day, thinking I was definitely going to keep it. But fortunately I didn't, because in the fourth week of trying it out, I developed lower back pain that was clearly a result of the chair. By the time I boxed it up and was sending it back, I was more than happy to be rid of it. I tried every ergonomic adjustment I could think of, but there was no way for me to get lower lumbar support with the chair. My back is relatively flat, and the chair has a lot of adjustment capability with the back, but I just couldn't get it to work. one major frustration is that the lumbar adjustments don't just change one thing, they seem to alter multiple facets of the lumbar. So whereas the steel case gesture chair may have two knobs, the embody chair only has one knob. I think this ultimately led to me just not being able to get that lower lumbar support that's so critical. So that became a deal breaker for me. I will add that I was worried about feeling the plastic in the back of the chair, based on other reviewers. And I consider myself sensitive to things like that, but I absolutely did not notice them, so I wouldn't worry too much about that, maybe they've fixed it in the newer chairs. I did find the back a little more narrow than I would like, and did have a few times where I felt a twitch in a shoulder from not having support in the shoulder blades. But I wouldn't steer people totally away from the chair, if it fits your back it could be a terrific option. I absolutely would have kept it if it didn't end up hurting my back. So just make sure that you have a good 30 days to try it out, and a clear easy return policy.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-24*