Herman Miller Mirra 2 - Are they worth it?

[Matt..]

I need a new chair. I have been working from home since March and will be doing so for the foreseeable future. I have been sat on an Eames DSR for 7 months and that's 7 months too long.

I've been thinking about getting a Herman Miller Mirra 2. I am 190cm (6ft 3) tall and slim, so am hoping it'll fit my size. I don't really like the style of the Aeron. The Embody is another option, but it's vastly more expensive, and I'm unconvinced it's worth it.

An issue is I cannot try any of these due to lockdown (Wales...), and even without lockdown I know of nowhere vaguely near that stocks them.

A custom Mirra 2 is ~£800, with 8 week delivery. The Embody is ~£1,200+ and a completely unworkable 20 week delivery.

Does anyone have experience of HM office chairs? Any opinions are welcome!

Thanks

Edited by Matt.. on Sunday 25th October 17:10

[theboss]

I bought a “rapid delivery” embody i.e. black / black for about £800 plus VAT. Could probably have tried to get some discount as the same supplier lopped £200 off the price of a HM sit stand desk which I subsequently ordered. Custom spec will increase cost and lead time, potentially considerably in both cases.

I wouldn’t hesitate to buy another one of each if needed - expensive but really nice items with very good warranty.

[ben5575]

Used at £550 and in stock? https://www.2ndhnd.com/products/herman-miller-mirr...

[Matt..]

ben5575 said:

Used at £550 and in stock? https://www.2ndhnd.com/products/herman-miller-mirr...

Unfortunately I am way too picky on colour to go used. Used is almost always black/dark grey, and I really want a white chair to fit the room.

[Matt..]

theboss said:

I bought a “rapid delivery” embody i.e. black / black for about £800 plus VAT. Could probably have tried to get some discount as the same supplier lopped £200 off the price of a HM sit stand desk which I subsequently ordered. Custom spec will increase cost and lead time, potentially considerably in both cases.

I wouldn’t hesitate to buy another one of each if needed - expensive but really nice items with very good warranty.

Did you buy that before everyone started working from home? Who did you buy from? There are quite a few suppliers with varying prices.

Right now HM chairs aren't exactly cheap, and discounts appear hard to come by.

The Embody has ridiculous delivery times for custom chairs which I think rules it out.

[ben5575]

Matt.. said:

Unfortunately I am way too picky on colour to go used. Used is almost always black/dark grey, and I really want a white chair to fit the room.

Understood. That's the problem with office chairs; they're generally hideous. Those that aren't tend to kill your back.

I went left field with a Steelcase with a sheepskin thrown over it. Adds texture to your room (if that's what you're after), looses the 'office' bit from the chair and is also really comfortable.

[theboss]

Matt.. said:

Did you buy that before everyone started working from home? Who did you buy from? There are quite a few suppliers with varying prices.

Right now HM chairs aren't exactly cheap, and discounts appear hard to come by.

The Embody has ridiculous delivery times for custom chairs which I think rules it out.

I bought it at peak madness to be fair. The supplier was very helpful and I spoke with one of the owners on the phone a few times to confirm details. I’ll dig out details and send to you by PM.

ETA can’t - just send me one and I’ll reply.

Edited by theboss on Sunday 25th October 22:59

[Ynox]

I've got a Mirra in the office. It's great.

At home I've got an Ikea Markus. The Mirra is way better - I've been tempted to pick a used one up for home use.

[Kent Border Kenny]

Have you considered one of the Humanscale chairs?

I bought a used (but appears brand new to me) white leather one earlier this year, and am very happy with it.

[cdon]

Is there anything in particular that makes these chairs so good? Have often seen them in movies and TV shows.

[A900ss]

I bought a Mirra 2 in the last lock down as my back was aching again.

A week in the Mirra and all was well with the world again.

I got mine for £699 and immediate delivery from Wellworking who i would thoroughly recommend.

Good luck.

[J4CKO]

I bought a really good secondhand bargain Aeron for £150 off eBay, after years of Staples "Executive" "Leather" office chairs its a revelation and would buy a new one, if you use it every day dont sit on a £100 POS from Staples that creaks, makes you sweat and isnt anywhere near as comfortable as it looks.

[Art0ir]

A good chair really is a revelation. I feel like that and a decent mattress can be life changing. If you’re desk bound you’re likely spending 2/3rds of your life on one of them.

[Matt..]

A900ss said:

I bought a Mirra 2 in the last lock down as my back was aching again.

A week in the Mirra and all was well with the world again.

I got mine for £699 and immediate delivery from Wellworking who i would thoroughly recommend.

Good luck.

This is what I'm looking at now. I'm considering a full white custom with butterfly back and alloy base. 8 week delivery from everywhere. Wellworking seem to be well regarded though, and have been good with comms. The cheapest is elsewhere though, but only if I forego the option for return, which doesn't seem sensible.

One random question I have about the Mirra is how easy is it to clean? Is the seat/back material fairly resistant to marks?

[Matt..]

I ordered a Mirra 2. I made sure to purchase somewhere with easy returns if it doesn’t work for me.

I was given an 11 week delivery date after order. The website mentioned 8 weeks, but that hit around Christmas so stretched it out. After a little back and forth I now have a 5 week delivery, which is much better!

[A900ss]

Matt.. said:

A900ss said:

I bought a Mirra 2 in the last lock down as my back was aching again.

A week in the Mirra and all was well with the world again.

I got mine for £699 and immediate delivery from Wellworking who i would thoroughly recommend.

Good luck.

This is what I'm looking at now. I'm considering a full white custom with butterfly back and alloy base. 8 week delivery from everywhere. Wellworking seem to be well regarded though, and have been good with comms. The cheapest is elsewhere though, but only if I forego the option for return, which doesn't seem sensible.

One random question I have about the Mirra is how easy is it to clean? Is the seat/back material fairly resistant to marks?

I’ve had mine since Spring as advised and I just vacuum it once a week and it looks great. No marks or scuffs but in fairness I haven’t dropped any food on it either.

[pokethepope]

Matt.. said:

I ordered a Mirra 2. I made sure to purchase somewhere with easy returns if it doesn’t work for me.

I was given an 11 week delivery date after order. The website mentioned 8 weeks, but that hit around Christmas so stretched it out. After a little back and forth I now have a 5 week delivery, which is much better!

How have you found it, and which retailer did you order from?

[Pupp]

I treated myself to a new HM Aeron over Christmas; I realise the looks are a tad marmite but it just works and is rock solid. No hesitation in recommending HM as a manufacturer.

It came from a supplier in Norfolk who was kind enough to let me collect after trying a couple for size. I’m 6’2” and powerfully built ( of course); plumped for a C but think a B would also have been fine.

The front tilt option is brilliant.

[Matt..]

pokethepope said:

How have you found it, and which retailer did you order from?

The first two weeks hurt my lower back. However, I'd been sat on a Vitra Eames DSR chair for 9 months...

Now it's very good. I am very glad I spent the money and purchased a new chair!

I used Wellworking and would highly recommend them. The price was good (slightly custom chair), and they were happy to answer the many questions I had. I originally had an 11 week delivery, but after a little discussion got that down to 5 weeks. They drove it to my house from London, which perhaps indicates the profit margin in these chairs!