About this video

• Video Title: The Only Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair Review You'll Need to Watch
• Channel: Ahnestly
• Speakers: [No speaker names provided in transcript]
• Duration: 00:15:06

Overview

This video provides a comprehensive review of the Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair, covering its history, configuration options, design, comfort for different body types, resale value, and warranty. The presenter aims to help viewers decide if the chair is worth the investment.

Key takeaways

• Iconic Status & History: The Eames Lounge Chair, released in the 1950s, is a highly recognizable and iconic piece of furniture, often associated with status and wealth. Its design evolved from Charles and Ray Eames's work with bending plywood for medical splints during WWII.
• Configuration Choices: The chair comes in standard and tall sizes, with various wood veneer finishes (lacquer or oiled) and upholstery options including leather, vegan leather, and fabric (flamber, checker, mohair Supreme).
• Comfort & Design: While visually striking and timeless, the chair's comfort is subjective. It offers excellent support in a reclined position but can lead to slouching in an upright position. Taller individuals may find specific positions less comfortable due to the chair's design.
• Resale Value & Longevity: The presenter argues that the resale value of newer Eames Lounge Chairs may not appreciate as much as older models due to the shift to more sustainable materials and the availability of sales, unlike items like Rolexes or Porsches. However, the chair is built for longevity and can be easily repaired.
• Worth the Investment?: The chair is considered a worthwhile purchase if it serves as an emotional reward or a status symbol. For those solely seeking comfort and aesthetics in a chair, less expensive alternatives might be more suitable.

The presenter discusses comfort for taller individuals in two main scenarios:

• Slightly Scooched Forward Position: For someone 5'6", this position is described as totally comfortable and great, with cushioning all over the back and head support. However, the presenter notes that for taller people, this position (and the fully reclined position) might become problematic.
• Fully Scooched Back Position: For someone 5'6", this position is considered great for talking and reading, with full spinal and back support. However, for a taller person, this position can be problematic, leading to their head hitting the wood, causing them to look at the sky instead of forward. The presenter includes a friend who is 6' tall to share his thoughts. The friend finds the slouch position very comfortable and ideal for how he typically sits, though he wishes for a bit more lower back support. He also notes that when he scoots back for lower back support, his head hits the wood.

Regarding the cushioning on the armrests, the presenter mentions they are firmer than the rest of the chair but still provide support. For a 6' tall individual, the armrests are noted to be too short when trying to read or use a tablet, wishing they were positioned higher for extended comfort.