Customer Reviews

Herman Miller Mirra Home Office Chair - Deluxe Fully Adjustable Graphite with forward tilt seat angle MR223

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I am writing to let you know if you're still on the fence about this design beauty, this is definitely the chair for you and you can believe the hype.

I have sat in the Aeron chair, also by Herman Miller as you probably know, for a number of years prior to buying a Mirra for my use at home, and am familiar with how amazingly beneficial a completely comfortable, customizable sitting experience can be. Although I originally intended to purchase a loaded Aeron for my home office, I decided ultimately on the Mirra because of its updated modern look.

Of course, the first thing I did was sit-test each chair back to back at my local Room&Board store which has the same pricing for this chair as Amazon but without the long wait for delivery. I found the Mirra chair to be just as comfortable, if not more so (which in my opinion it is) as the Aeron, and as an added bonus it's less expensive (although if you're considering chairs in this price range this probably isn't such a concern for you).

Some people have complained to Herman Miller about the back of the chair being too ridgid, but I'm betting this could simply be because they haven't taken the time to adjust their chair properly as recommended in the videos on the HM page for this chair and in the manual accompanying the chair (and adjusting the chair is a very simple and fast process). I find the back infinitely comfortable, and in fact even more so than the Aeron because of the additional support. It flexes and moves with you, changing shape as you change position. I was truly amazed when I experienced this, and then saw my partner sit in the chair and observed how it moved with him. However, I definitely feel you ought to sit in this chair first before you purchase one, just to be absolutely certain.

I have owned my beloved Mirra (Graphite on Graphite to be match-safe for future decorating schemes) inside of a week now, and every time I sit in it I feel compelled to sigh with the sheer joy of luxuriating in comfort. I upgraded to this chair after owning a Herman Miller Caper desk chair Multi-Task Caper Task Chair by Herman Miller - Black on Black w/ Molded Plastic Seat for a couple of years. That chair was also comfortable, but arguably a waste of money for me as I ended up having the seat back crack on me twice after about twelve months of use each time. Fortunately, Room&Board and I were able to negotiate their taking back that chair and crediting me towards the price of my Mirra (the chair I should've just bought in the first place).

With many of the same color options as the Aeron and all the same features that have been updated in almost every case since the Aeron's original design, I'm thinking the Mirra is well on its way to becoming the next ubiquitous office chair. As I've said, if you're still on the fence, jump down and test/buy yours today -- you won't regret it.

I've had my Mirra for over 3 years now and I love it. The chair arms are particularly nice - they are the perfect shape and very adjustable, with plenty of padding (some other chair arms tend to be too rectangular with uncomfortable edges). The chair bottom is basically identical to the more expensive Aeron and feels just the same to me; easy on the legs, perfect amount of support and keeps you cool. Also, the adjustments on this chair are very easy to use, which is a big improvement over the Aeron.

I find the chair back to be very comfortable and it provides great adjustable lower-back support. However, I've talked to some people who found its rigidity uncomfortable, so I would try sitting in this before buying it as the back seems to be a love it or hate it issue.

Summary: Great chair, plenty of adjustments, great value, very durable so far (after 3+ years)

I spent an hour at a local retailer trying both Aeron and this Mirra. I was not concerned about price, just comfort. I took the Mirra. They both feel great, but the Mirra's tilt dynamics felt better to me. With the Aeron I felt like I needed to help the chair back to upright position, the Mirra responded more naturally. This was after working the tension every which way with help of sales person. The back feels great by the way. Just the right amount of support.

I read about the Herman Miller Mirra chair while reading Jeff Atwood's blog a while ago. It seemed nice but it was pretty expensive so I forgot about. Eventually I got tired of sitting on my current chair. So, after reading a few more reviews I decided to purchase the Mirra chair.

In my research I found out that Herman Miller has two yearly sales in which it cuts the price of if its furniture by 15%. The sales appear to occur at the beginning of June and around Christmas. I purchased a new fully adjustable Mirra chair with the tilt limiter and forward tilt during one of those sales from Amazon for $679. I highly recommend waiting for a sale if you are thinking of purchasing a Herman Miller chair, the regular price on the chair is $799 so you'll save over $100 by waiting a few months.

Personal Impression
I received the chair a couple days after I ordered it. it comes in a huge box that weighs around 50lbs. It comes almost fully assembled, the only assembly required is to attach the back to the base using two bolts. One small annoyance is that you need a socket wrench to properly install the bolts - the bolts don't tighten well enough and the back starts to wiggle if you use a monkey wrench like first I did.

The Mirra has a suspended mesh bottom that supports the user very well. It has a slight give and molds to the shape of your bottom instead of forcing your bottom flat like a regular chair. The arms are soft and filled with a kind of a gel and are very comfortable unlike the hard or soft plastic most other chair use. In addition to adjusting up and down, the armrests also twist inward as well as move in and out.

The material that comprises the back is very flexible. Unlike a traditional chair that usually has a hard or soft back, the Mirra's back is flexible and molds to your back. In addition, the adjustable lumbar support lets you target the small of your back.

The recline feature is very well built. As advertised, the seat tilts along with the back. However, unlike cheaper chairs where the back and seat feel bolted together, the Mirra seat tilts back at a different rate than the back so your whole body feels supported. The recline is so comfortable that I even like to relax in the chair. The tilt tensioner and limiter lets you dial the tilt to whatever you feel like for that day!

One disappointment is the forward tilt feature. From the description you would imagine that the seat and back would tilt forward and support your body when you leaned forward but that is not the case. The forward tilt is just that - it is a lever that tilts the seat forward at a set angle and is not adjustable. It actually ends up being uncomfortable and is a useless feature.

Annoyances
The chair has a several annoyances that I would not expect on a product at this price. The armrests wiggle within the in-out setting you chose even under light pressure. I would expect the mechanism to move the armrests in and out to hold the arms tighter. The arms don't always lock at the height you select, the steps for the locking mechanism need to be tighter. In addition, the armrests don't move in and out very smoothly, it takes a disproportionate amount of force to get them moving and you have a tendency to slam the armrest because of the force you use. Overall, once the chair is adjusted to your workspace these annoyances fade and you you don't notice them as much.

Conclusion
Overall, I like the Mirra. It is a great improvement over my Ikea Verksam chair. The Mirra is very comfortable and is highly adjustable. I can work in it for hours and thanks to the recline features is a great chair to relax in. It has some annoyances that I wouldn't want to see in a chair at this price but they are unnoticeable once you properly adjust the chair.

Pros
Made in the USA
Highly adjustable
Comfortable

Cons
Expensive!
Some features poorly implemented
Lame forward tilt feature

I just bought this chair for home office use. I used to be of the opinion that office chairs did not matter that much. I was completely wrong. This chair provides nearly immediate relief of my sore back and allows me to sit comfortably much longer. I feel energized when standing up instead of the realization that my back hurts. I would highly recommend getting the deluxe fully adjustable model though. If you just get a basic version you aren't really going to get all of the benefit. The forward tilt and adjustable arms are really key to comfortable use of the computer. I always like to try and find products that qualify for Amazon Prime, but the fully adjustable model with forward tilt was not available through them at the time of order.

I first sat in a Herman Miller Deluxe Fully Adjustable Mirra Chair in a hotel room while on a business trip. It was love at first sit. After that trip, I was on a mission to find one of my very own.

Here is why I love it...It will fit my 5'1" frame as well as my son-in-law's 6'3" frame. It's fully adjustable. I can make the seat depth short, so the chair doesn't hit the back of my calves. It actually falls behind my knees where a chair seat is supposed to lie. I can also adjust the height, so my feet touch the floor instead of dangling in mid-air. It has a forward tilt position so that when I am sewing, or at the computer, the lumbar region of the chair still supports my back. The arms are adjustable in two ways...1)they can be shortened and heightened and 2)they can also be adjusted close to the body or farther away from it. I can customize this chair to fit me perfectly. I don't know of any other chair that can do that.

Realizing that I spent more time more time behind my desk (over 16 hours a day, in fact), it didn't make sense to skimp out. Even if there's a point of diminishing rewards (perhaps around the 200 dollar mark), I still wanted, nay needed, the best I could get. I visited my local Room and Board and tried out all their seats, and the wide range of adjustment options (particularly the forward tilt which is essential if you type a lot) combined with the way the Mirra just fit made me want to get it - unfortunately it was out of stock and wouldn't be available for over a month and a half (I'm in the Chicagoland region). So I turned to Amazon and purchased it here, hoping very hard that I would find it to my satisfaction as it wouldn't be accompanied with any 30/60/90 day satisfaction and exchange guarantee.

As a fairly skinny guy (160lbs at 5'11"), I found the seat to be a little uncomfortable in the buttock region at first, with the mesh feeling just a little too stiff for my liking. However, I decided to give it a few days before giving in and sending it back (at ~60lbs it would cost a pretty penny via USP) with a 10% restocking fee, and I'm glad I did. Your buttocks will get used to it, and the seat will give in just a little. It'll "just fit" and you won't even know it's there, except for the reassuring lumbar support and a gentle restraining feel around the sides of the calves. Definitely not regretting my purchase now, and fully recommend this for any others looking for a good computer chair. Make sure you pay the extra 30 dollars for the forward tilt, at that price it's not something you want to skimp out on.