Herman Miller Mirra 2 vs Aeron

Herman Miller Mirra 2 vs Aeron
(Image credit: Future/Herman Miller)

Herman Miller Mirra 2 vs Aeron – which is the best model in the iconic chairmaker's lineup? Herman Miller is known for making outstanding office chairs that not only look fantastic but also include adjustable features that make working at a desk a lot more comfortable and better for your posture. 

In reality, all Herman Miller chairs look sharp and offer a quality build that makes them comfortable to sit on, but they're also very expensive. That means that if you're going to make the investment, you want to think carefully about which model to spend your money on. The Mirra 2 and Aeron are two of the best-known, most popular and most acclaimed models in the lineup. At first glance, they don't appear dissimilar, so it can be hard to know which to go for. Look a bit closer, though, and you find they offer quite different designs and configurations. So we're going to put them head to head, Herman Aeron vs Mirra 2, to see how they compare in terms of design, configuration, ergonomics and price. 

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Joe Foley

Joe is a regular freelance journalist and editor at Creative Bloq. He writes news, features and buying guides and keeps track of the best equipment and software for creatives, from video editing programs to monitors and accessories. A veteran news writer and photographer, he now works as a project manager at the London and Buenos Aires-based design, production and branding agency Hermana Creatives. There he manages a team of designers, photographers and video editors who specialise in producing visual content and design assets for the hospitality sector. He also dances Argentine tango.

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