I can vouch for the Aeron, although I have been eying the new re-engineered version they came out with earlier this year (I may cave yet). I bought it used around 2002 (Enron fire sale). Then I bought a new Freedom chair with a headrest somewhere around 2007--so I let my spouse have the Aeron for a while. I repossessed it around 2012-2013. Both chairs are still going strong. I like the breathability of the Aeron better, and the office cats can't snag it like they can the Freedom (now with my spouse). I don't really use the armrests or notice them, so that is not an issue for me.
If I am doing a LOT of computer drafting, I prefer to stand because it is harder to stand with improper posture thereby reducing wrist pain incidence. Therefore, I primarily use my chair for emails and web research.
I have a friend who swears by the No.19, but I did not like it as well.
Good luck in your decision,
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Sarah Hadskey AIA
Architect, NCARB, LEED AP
SAM Studio
Memphis TN
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Original Message:
Sent: 09-05-2017 21:07
From: Barbara Richter
Subject: What is your favorite chair?
My chair has been a good friend for many years, but unlike me, has aged and must be replaced. I'm looking for a replacement and thought this would be a good place to get some opinions about chairs.
I really like the Robert Aeron chair for the support and might get one if it looks like it won't need replacing for a long time (because of the price). However, these chairs are not different from most in that they are too wide for the too narrow to use two arm rests at the same time. Slouching toward one side of my chair is definitely a favorite bad posture habit of mine, but I'd prefer it if it weren't also engineered into my chair.
Do you have a favorite chair?
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Barbara Richter-Norton, AIA
Architect
Richter-Norton Architecture, PLLC
Chapel Hill, NC
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