Tips for Buying Refurbished Herman Miller Chairs?

LTmt67 on 06/05/2025 - 18:21
Last edited 06/05/2025 - 18:23

I just bought a refurbished Herman Miller Mirra 1 chair for $1100.

Looking at the prices people post on Reddit in the US and Europe, mine looks way overpriced.

I did see their refurbishment process and it’s pretty thorough. They clean the meshes, replace the foam, and realign the base, among other things.

Is $1100 worth it? Or should I cancel and pay $2k for a brand new Mirra 2? Is the Mirra 2 that much better?

There are chairs for around $600 on marketplace but I don’t know what extent they have been refurbished or cleaned.

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Comments

  • Nugs on 06/05/2025 - 18:23
    +3

    "1 chair for $1100."
    FFS
    .

    • Tmt67 on 06/05/2025 - 18:29
      +9

      I know! But after an accident I have been strongly advised by my physio to get a very good ergonomic chair.

      • soan papdi on 06/05/2025 - 19:24
        +21

        People spend more than $1100 on a new phone that lasts 3-5 years. These chairs last decades if you take care of them. If you use this chair for 10 hours a day, over ten years it’s 55c a day for good ergonomic comfort, especially after an injury. Never skimp on chairs and mattresses, that’s 2/3 of your working life.

      • garetz on 06/05/2025 - 23:11

        If this is for your health you shouldn't buy refurbished, especially if you can afford it new.

      • ATTS on 09/05/2025 - 10:11

        Curious what accident necesitate ergonomic chair? Was it like whiplash?

    • Sal in SA on 06/05/2025 - 19:02
      +4

      Have you tried one .. ?
      Worth it, even going brand new.

      • Tmt67 on 06/05/2025 - 19:14

        Yep I tried one in person today and it was noticeably more supportive than my current setup. But I only sat in it for 5 mins

        • rumblytangara on 07/05/2025 - 09:28

          For a thousand+ dollar chair, a five minute sit test seems… insufficient.

          Not everyone who's owned one or used one at work loves them.

      • Gesiet on 07/05/2025 - 08:37

        100% worth it.

        We bought our Aeron chairs brand new almost 10 years ago (for about $1200) and still in beautiful condition. Best investment ever! And tax deductible.

    • thrillhouse on 07/05/2025 - 09:25

      Something you might spend a huge portion of your day in (especially true if you work from home)? Yeah, seems like a no brainer actually.
      That, and your mattress and shoes.

      Typing this from my Herman Miller Aeron Remastered (not a flex, speaking from experience).
      Not to mention their warranty is phenomenal. I've long had enough of buying shitty chairs every few years, I'm done.

  • Benoffie on 06/05/2025 - 18:30

    Put it this way, Aerons at auction secondhand go for between $100-400 each, depending on condition and buyer 'interest'

    Location - Adelaide

  • JMosk on 06/05/2025 - 18:47

    Have you sat in the chair to check that it's actually comfortable for you?

  • SYLTB on 06/05/2025 - 18:56
    +4

    These Mercedes seats are much better and free and not far away from you
    https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/southside/other-parts-access…

    • CheapandUsed on 06/05/2025 - 20:18
      +2

      For some reason I was expecting an office chair by Mercedes Benz

  • Sal in SA on 06/05/2025 - 19:01
    +1

    Go Brand new - will last and last.

  • MS Paint on 06/05/2025 - 19:05
    +3

    Best seats ever.

  • [Deactivated] on 06/05/2025 - 20:26
    +2

    There are chairs for around $600 on marketplace but I don’t know what extent they have been refurbished or cleaned.

    You'll be sitting in 10 years of farts, no doubt. I wouldn't trust that it has been vacuumed in the last decade, definitely not refurbished. They'll just be office stock that was dusted off and sold.

  • rumblytangara on 06/05/2025 - 23:13

    I just bought a refurbished Herman Miller Mirra 1 chair for $1100.
    Looking at the prices people post on Reddit in the US and Europe, mine looks way overpriced.

    Looking at the prices that people post on Facebook Marketplace in Australia, yours looks way overpriced. You've paid used Aeron prices for used Mirra 1.

    Did you buy it refurbed from a retail store with a warranty or something? I hope that at least you got the armrest version for that much money.

    Still, you got a comfortable chair that should last for years without degrading. And despite my comment above, I find that Aerons and Mirras feel similar enough.

  • reactor-au on 07/05/2025 - 08:48

    I didn't see the point of buying a used aeron on marketplace when my Asian mate is selling them aeron remastered brand new for a couple hundred more.

  • kingdoofus on 07/05/2025 - 11:17

    I sold my Mirra 1 for $150 (2003) recently (everything still worked, the foam needed replacing), $1100 seems way overpriced for a used one.
    I think you're better off getting a used Aeron for <$1000 or a used Embody ~$1600.

  • sharpandcreamy on 07/05/2025 - 11:38

    I don't know if secondhand chairs are worth it hygiene wise, and I think the Aeron and Embody are worth buying new, not sure about the other models, I see a lot of Mirras on the second hand market.
    I got a Aeron Remastered Size C for $1500 ex display, and to me that was a bargain as it was essentially new with warranty. Best decision ever, I love it, the embody lumbar part didn't work for me.
    If I was looking at second hand Mirra I'd try to find one that has been purchased not too long ago, and they have receipt and obviously in good condition.
    Good luck!

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