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Herman Miller
Embody
Herman Miller · 2008–Present
Embody
Pixelated seat/back support engineered for long hours—no discrete headrest path.
300 lb capacity5'0"–6'3"Elastomer4D Articulating
Where to buy
Typical prices — new ~$2,095, refurbished ~$1,100, used ~$650.
Fit calculator
Optional body inputs to gauge whether this chair’s published height range and weight capacity cover you.
5'0"Chair height envelope6'3"
Likely fit — height within published range and weight under 300 lb capacity.
Spec sheet
- Typical configuration
- Work chair, standard-height cylinder, fully adjustable arms
- Era produced
- 2008–Present
- Discontinued
- No
- Approx. MSRP (new)
- $2,095
- Typical refurbished price
- $1,100
- Typical used price
- $650
- Height range
- 5'0" – 6'3"
- Weight capacity
- 300 lbs
- Seat width
- 21.25"
- Seat depth
- 15"–18"
- Backrest height
- 23.5"
- Seat material
- Elastomer
- Armrest type
- 4D Articulating
- Arm adjustability
- Fully adjustable arms (vertical + horizontal range)
- Forward tilt
- Yes
- Lumbar
- Integrated
- Headrest
- None
- Cylinder
- Top-activated pneumatic (low / standard / extended ranges)
- Caster stem
- 11mm × 22mm standard
- Frame
- Die-cast aluminum + polymer pixel matrix
- Tilt / lock
- Tilt with limiter; Backfit alignment; extended “kicker” recline
Revision matrix & serial tag guide
Serial tag location: Label on the underside of the seat pan near the front of the tilt mechanism.
| Year | Version | Changes |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Original | Pixelated Support matrix, Backfit, PostureFit sacral support; Syncro-Tilt with kicker. |
Aftermarket & replacement parts
Compatible cylinder type: Top-activated pneumatic (low / standard / extended ranges). Caster stem: 11mm × 22mm standard. Headrest availability: None.
Size / config variants
| Variant | Capacity | Seat depth | Seat height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low seat height | — | — | 15"–19" |
| Standard seat height | — | — | 16"–20.5" |
| Extended seat height | — | — | 17"–22" |
Spec notes
- HM states 2nd–98th percentile population; feet/inches approximated for the fit UI.
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