Herman Miller Mirra 2 Chair - Tilt Limiter and Seat Angle, Butterfly Back

It seems there are two groups of people: those who love the mesh like seats and those who don't. Personally I find Herman Miller chairs to be the most comfortable, especially for long periods. The pellicle material more evenly distributes body weight and creates fewer "pressure points". I have an Aeron at work and bought this Mirra 2 for home. Comes pre-assembled which is very helpful and everything about the chair is high quality. This model has every possible adjustment so it's impossible not to find a comfortable position. One difference between these and the Aeron's is that you tend to sit "on" these more than "in" the Aeron, so choose your seating style accordingly. These not only come with tilt/recline, but a knob to adjust tension, and arms are movable in all directions. These also come with a 12 year warranty, so for me it made sense since I tended to get 2 years out of a normal office chair before they came unscrewed/ripped/etc. At $200 per, the cost is equal, but the quality is higher, and my environmental impact is less since I am only buying a single chair. We have also had those at work for 10+ years and they still look and feel brand new. The design is also very sleek and modern and adds an air of sophistication to any room that a cheapo chair just doesn't. I highly recommend this and any Herman Miller product, they are well worth the investment.

I got this in my quest to replace my Herman Miller Aeron chair which was coming unwoven in the back. I am a bit above average size at, 6'2" and 220 lbs, and this chair is perfect for me. I tried several other less expensive chairs, and ended up returning them all. Let me tell you what is amazing about this chair: It's pretty obvious that just about everything is adjustable, but there are some advantages which are not apparent from the description... Built to last: I replaced the foam on my Aeron five times over five years, and when a woman's ring caught one of the threads in the back it all started coming apart quickly. While the front of this chair does still have a small strip of foam, it's better protected and since the leading edge of the seat is adjustable, it takes much less pressure. The back is also a plastic that bends and morphs as you move around, making both more durable but also ridiculously comfortable. Well-made: This chair feels like it was designed and made by Porsche, with everything fitting perfectly and feeling very solid. The plastic and small amount of foam give off no odors, and this chair is ready for heavy use from the time you take it out of the box. Assembly was so easy I don't think you can even really call it "assembly." Anyone who is hesitating, I can tell you you will not regret this purchase. I expect this chair to last me a decade at least, and that's less than a quarter per day for something your body will thank you for.

This product was defective, came without wheels, was visibly damaged, scuffed, and worn. Beyond disappointed for the price and returns are virtually impossible. I haven’t been able to get in touch with the company. Please avoid buying this.

I bought this chair as "like new" from Office Logix Shop. The chair is good, the seller is terrible. It was packaged with no packing material to keep the parts from damaging each other in transport, just plastic bags. It does not have forward tilt adjust. It came without any casters. They would not send replacement parts so I ordered some from Amazon. These work great with the Mirra 2: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09D9Q9TPB?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

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

This is my favorite chair. Also had Aeron (pre-2016), SteelCase Leap 2 and Mirra 1 before. Compared to the Aeron it is very similar but I prefer the harder back on the Mirra seats. Aeron also has a plastic lip at the front of the seat which can fatigue your hamstrings after a while, this seems the same on Aeron post-2016. Mirra has this rounded and with the flex it can be changed to fit you correctly. The Mirra is around $300 cheaper. Compared to SteelCase Leap, very different styles of chair. Leap I would say has better ergonmics/adjustability with its seat position. The Leap would be my choice if I had to sit for over 8 hours as its padding and adjustability seem to feel better over a very long period. The Mirra is better for lower amounts of time as it has a softer seat with the mesh (as does Aeron) and I've sat in it for 8-10 hours before many times and it fares well but the Leap edges it out.The Leap is ok when you first sit in it the Mirra 2 is very nice feeling. Mirra 2 allows you to tilt chair forward quite a lot, this is really nice and the Leap cannot go as far as the Mirra 2. Leap is about the same price as Mirra but is harder to find. The Mirra looks more professional imho. Compared to Mirra 1, the butterfly back is nice but not necessary. The real advantage is slightly more comfortable mesh, arms are better positioned and adjustable but the tilt forward mechanism is the biggest and best change, really help alleviate hamstring pressure when leaning forward to type etc.

The Mirra 2 is Herman Miller's mid-ranged desk chair, and one of the better values if you're buying for yourself. While the base model of the Mirra 2 has good value, I'd recommend the fully loaded model - especially if you envision your desk space changing over time, or if you want the most out of the chair. At work I use a similarly equipped Aeron and find the two chairs to to be similar. Aesthetically, I like the Mirra 2 and find both to be great desk chairs. However, the Aeron does have more configuration options. To that point, if you're much larger or smaller than average you'd probably want to try the Mirra 2 in person or look at an Aeron in a different size. The Mirra 2 is well built and highly configurable, allowing for a good ergonomic fit and encouraging good posture. Every aspect of the chair works well and I prefer the control mechanisms on this over the Aeron. Some may dislike the fabric used on the chair, but I find it to be breathable and more comfortable over the day. The warranty provided by Herman Miller is great, however I can't comment on actually going through a warranty claim. But, I trust in the brand. Overall I give this chair high praise. I wish the lumbar support was more adjustable than it is, but is by no means bad and much better than nothing.