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A thrifter “nearly passed out” after unearthing a designer office chair worth more than a thousand dollars—for $25.
The Reddit user, u/Frosty-Present-7885, shared the find—an Aeron chair by Herman Miller—in the subreddit r/ThriftStoreHauls.
“Almost passed out,” the poster wrote. “$25 for an Aeron, I’m shaking,” they added.
The Herman Miller website says that the Aeron chair is an ergonomic icon in modern office design. Made from high-performance materials, the chair is designed to provide maximum comfort and posture support through its breathable mesh fabric, fully adjustable armrests, and three size options tailored to different body types.
The chair currently retails for between $1,350 and $2,415 on the official store’s site.
As noted by Engage for Success, the importance of a good office chair extends far beyond comfort. Using an ergonomic chair promotes better posture, reduces strain on the body, and can lead to improved concentration and productivity—ultimately enhancing overall work performance.
Fellow Reddit users were quick to react to the incredible find. “They definitely didn’t know what they had,” said one.
“My university’s computer lab is full of these, what’s so special about them?” asked another user.
“This is a Herman Miller, which is a luxury furniture brand. these chairs retail for hundreds of dollars and are widely respected for being super high quality. I ended up with one when my office downsized; I sit on it 10-12 hours a day sometimes with 0 discomfort.”
“$25 for this is a really great find if it’s in good condition,” one user posted.
“That is a steal! Great work!” added another.
“I sit in one for 8 hrs a day at work. I never feel any discomfort. My chair at home was $300 and it doesn’t compare to the Aeron. I shift around a lot in my chair at home. But the Aeron is just comfortable. And so easily adjustable to what you want whether you’re working or chilling,” shared one user.
“I was gifted an Aeron in 2002 from a grateful client and I am using it to this day; it’s in like-new shape, incredibly comfortable and my college freshman kid has asked for it when (if, ha!) I retire. It wasn’t my money spent on this thing but it’s worth every penny IMO [in my opinion],” shared another fan.
Newsweek reached out to u/Frosty-Present-7885 for comment via Reddit. We could not verify the details of the case.
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