Price? Ridiculous. Worth it? Definitely.

My back just kept hurting with the Costco-bought leather chair I purchased. I have short legs, and they just barely made it over the base of the chair, which meant no lumbar support.

It was around this time that I noticed that just about EVERY NYC Web design/development firm that I sat in had these black mesh chairs. With how comfortable they were, I figured I’d get one.

Did I think I was on the verge of spending $1000 on a Herman Miller reclining instrument? No.

I guess I’ve been out of the loop, as the Aeron chair has had a storied history. At one point, it was a measuring stick for success—or failure—of a DOT.com business. I suppose the Aeron chair has it’s haters, but I’ve found that investing in an ergonomic chair in my field is definitely worth it. It’s exposed the fact that I lean in too much (the back can be set to follow yours when leaning). It’s also a custom fit—you choose the chair size according to your own dimensions.

Now, if I could just upgrade that $50 IKEA desk.

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