Herman Miller Sayl Chair, Crepe Licorice

I finally got my HM chair that I wanted to get for a long time. I had no other choice. Since we are teleworking, I needed a good chair to be fair to myself. I have never had a chair so comfortable, and I am comparing this to my work chairs throughout the years which have been either HM or steelcase. This chair is simple and spot on. My back is so supported and hugged that makes my entire body in perfect alignment. The seat is not super soft, but that is probably a good thing. I only wish I could forward the arms tiny bit, but well, this chair is only hight adjustable (which I knew about). I do not think lumbar support adjustment would serve me in any way, because I am not that tall(5"5') and the chair is perfect as it is for me. I played with adjusment little bit. This chair is so much fun. I love that the design of this chair is inspired by golden bridge. Knowing this makes me love thus chair even more. (and I am Californian 😉) I never would imagine I would love this chair that much, because there are so many chairs out there from the same brand (or similar), that is so attempting to get. I recommend this chair, without hazitation. Get a good chair, you need this.

This is the first fancy chair that I've actually purchased; though, I've used some pretty good ones at various jobs. I've had my eye on it since sitting in one at Room and Board years ago. The comfort is equal to or better than any other office chair I've sat in. Options: - adjustable arms: I'd definitely go for these - adjustable seat depth: consider getting the adjustable one if you have longer legs, but since I'm not particularly tall (5'8"), it wasn't worth the extra money - adjustable lumbar support: the lumbar support is already perfect for me, so there was no reason for me to pay for this. - casters: the stock casters are 2.5" that are meant for carpet only. I purchased the 2.5" hard floor/carpet casters separately since Amazon doesn't seem to sell this chair with anything other than the stock casters The seat cushion feels medium firm; it feels firm enough that it won't deflate after only a year but soft enough to be comfortable. The plastic mesh backing allows for good airflow, feels sturdy enough to last years, and encourages proper posture. It swivels silently and smoothly. I've read complaints of squeaking, but mine has remained silent after a few months of use. I'd definitely recommend trying this out in a store to make sure it's comfortable for you before purchasing as I could see features such as the adjustable seat depth and lumbar support as being useful for taller people, and I could also see how the backing might not be comfortable for everyone. While this chair isn't cheap, it's a lot cheaper than other Herman Miller chairs (or other fancy office chairs), and you can get a good deal if you purchase this around Black Friday time. Also, this chair arrives fully assembled, so the box is HUGE!

Very comfortable. I wish I would have gone with all of the options like seat depth adjustment and arm rest in and out adjustments but overall it is a very nice chair. Very good back support.

This chair has done wonders for my back in a week. I can work for four hours straight without laming my back. I do like having the adjustable arms, which were $75 extra, because they allow me to rest my elbows and hold a book up high level with my eyes when I’m checking sources. I am 6’ tall and 260 lbs., and the chair is very comfortable .

Updated Review: I'm giving this 1 star due to incredibly poor customer service from Amazon. Less than two weeks after purchase this item price dropped $80+ and Amazon refuses to refund me the difference despite it falling within their price match/drop policy. I had this exact chair at my previous job and loved it, so I decided to get one for home. It offers amazing back support, the seat is comfortable and the adjustable arm rests are great. The chair came fully assembled in nice, thoughtful packaging as well. Very happy with this purchase.

The second I sat in this chair my lower back immediately felt relief. The chair comes fully assembled. It literally roles out of the box ready to use. It was the coolest thing. I am short, 5'3 on a good day, the unadjustable 16in seat depth is perfect. The adjustable lumbar support does not seem to be needed for me, results may vary depending on your height. The seat cushion is amazing. The back of the chair is amazing. You can't tell there is a bunch of holes or anything. I havent had it long enough to comment on how durable this is but I can't imagine any issues occurring, especially with the herman miller warranty. If your on the edge about this chair bite the bullet and get it. It's the cheapest herman miller chair and my favorite chair I've ever owned.

BE CAREFUL. If you buy make sure you keep the box and foam. The chair they show primarily in this item is not the chair you will get. The video advertises one of the fully adjustable versions, this is NOT that (it does come fully assembled minus the wheels, which is really easy, no problems there). Further in the listing they do say that the chair seat is not adjustable (forward and back), and that there is no lumbar support device, but they specifiy that the arms ARE adjustable when they ARE NOT adjustable. Those are huge deal breakers for many people, potentially myself included. The seat on the chair they will send you is leather, not mesh or cushion, which is a huge problem for people who run hot while sitting. Of course you could try to mitigate this with a cloth or something but having to wash a sweaty ass cloth is a bit annoying. Overall its about the same if not more expensive than buying the chair from herman miller themselves for the same parts and specifications. Its making me seriously consider returning it and buying one with the proper adjustments (which is a hassle in and of itself since this was sent fully assembled, meaning you would likely have to disassemble it yourself, but I have no idea how this seller handles returns). Im going to keep it for now and update this review in time to see if its worth the cost and inconvenience (pretty sure you can buy this same model they ship from another seller for $100 less).

Don't know why one knob doesn't ... But it can make you feel very comfortable.