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Title: eames executive chair whoa
Post by: typo on Wed, 11 June 2014, 02:16:57
I went from the aeron to the embody to the eames executive. the eames is not exactly a ergonomic task chair. however there is apparently no substitute for a good 'ol 4" of cushion. it does have a serious problem though. I have to try not to fall asleep while I am working! this thing is serious. consider it an investment. I did.
Title: Re: eames executive chair whoa
Post by: TacticalCoder on Wed, 11 June 2014, 08:40:52
Quote from: typo on Wed, 11 June 2014, 02:16:57
I went from the aeron to the embody to the eames executive. the eames is not exactly a ergonomic task chair. however there is apparently no substitute for a good 'ol 4" of cushion.

I tried several Herman Miller chairs but the reason I'm sticking with my (kinda old now) Aeron is because of the pellicle mesh: I simply don't sweat in my Aeron.  It's one of the rare chair in which I don't sweat. The Mira felt great too but I don't like its look very much.

Glad it works for you and congrats on a very nice looking chair!
Title: Re: eames executive chair whoa
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 11 June 2014, 08:42:19
Did you get the leather chair or the fabric one? I'm not sure how much if I'd buy another leather chair. My old one was nice but it was too hot.
Title: Re: eames executive chair whoa
Post by: typo on Wed, 11 June 2014, 09:38:45
cloth. I figured the leather will sweat a lot. leather would have looked a lot nicer. I do not sweat or get warm in it. after 10 hours a day for about six weeks already. on the other hand it is 70f in here.
Title: Re: eames executive chair whoa
Post by: IPT on Wed, 11 June 2014, 09:42:28
i do have to note also i went from a leather to a mesh chair cause i was sweating a lot in my leather chair.

However the downside to my mesh chair is the mesh cushion would dig into my thighs if im wearing like shorts or something.
I dunno  if I should go back to leather or not =/
Title: Re: eames executive chair whoa
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 11 June 2014, 11:35:15
Quote from: IPT on Wed, 11 June 2014, 09:42:28
i do have to note also i went from a leather to a mesh chair cause i was sweating a lot in my leather chair.

However the downside to my mesh chair is the mesh cushion would dig into my thighs if im wearing like shorts or something.
I dunno  if I should go back to leather or not =/

Yea now that I've taken my winter pudge into spring/summer...  the leather bound wetness is affecting me as well.. (http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/onion-head/wet-onion-head-emoticon.gif?1292862524)
Title: Re: eames executive chair whoa
Post by: IPT on Wed, 11 June 2014, 12:25:55
Quote from: tp4tissue on Wed, 11 June 2014, 11:35:15
Quote from: IPT on Wed, 11 June 2014, 09:42:28
i do have to note also i went from a leather to a mesh chair cause i was sweating a lot in my leather chair.

However the downside to my mesh chair is the mesh cushion would dig into my thighs if im wearing like shorts or something.
I dunno  if I should go back to leather or not =/

Yea now that I've taken my winter pudge into spring/summer...  the leather bound wetness is affecting me as well..
Show Image
(http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/onion-head/wet-onion-head-emoticon.gif?1292862524)


i feel your pain bro!
Title: Re: eames executive chair whoa
Post by: katushkin on Wed, 11 June 2014, 14:27:31
So jealous. The Embody is just a ****ing awesome looking chair.
Title: Re: eames executive chair whoa
Post by: eth0s on Wed, 11 June 2014, 14:33:16
The Eames executive is nice for a conference room, but not great as a desk chair.  Also it's too hot for sitting more than 1 hour, if you get the leather version.  Also the styling of the Eames executive is a little too retro.  1950's Time-Life building.
Title: Re: eames executive chair whoa
Post by: typo on Wed, 11 June 2014, 16:47:26
i sit 10 hours a day. mine is blue messenger fabric. it feels great. the embody is kind of small. the aeron digs into me. had both for a long time.
i mainly was attracted to the eames because it reminded me of the interior of my '72 buick i once had. i was actually cool then. the cloth does not get hot on me but i imagine the leather does. which is why i got the cloth. anyways i am happy with it. good thing because that would have been a costly mistake.
Title: Re: eames executive chair whoa
Post by: typo on Sun, 15 June 2014, 21:38:54
to speak of it's quality. you know about cats and curiosity? he thought it was his new scratching post. I screamed at him. no damage that I can see. he has nails. sharp ones. that is some sturdy fabric right there. please don't get on the cat thing. chair goes before he does around here. so I think I can at least certify this chair kitty proof. however I am going to do my best to not allow him another attempt!
Title: Re: eames executive chair whoa
Post by: noisyturtle on Mon, 16 June 2014, 21:08:44
This is exactly the chair I've been looking at over the Herman Miller and Human Scale. I hear the Eames is far more comfortable, plus it looks like the captain's chair on a starship!
Title: Re: eames executive chair whoa
Post by: Anonymoose on Mon, 16 June 2014, 21:15:26
A lazyboy shouldn't really be compared to an ergonomic chair. Clearly a highly cushioned couch chair is going to be more comfy than sitting with good posture.
Title: Re: eames executive chair whoa
Post by: typo on Tue, 17 June 2014, 00:40:47
perhaps I will be sorry in the long run who knows. it is far more comfortable than the aeron and embody. true, it is basically a lazy boy but perhaps better quality. I guess it is a "lazy executive" chair.