Frequently Asked Questions
about the Aeron Chair

• Who designed the Aeron Chair?
  • Bill Stumpf and Don Chadwick, two award-winning designers, created the Aeron Chair, earning themselves a place in what amounts to the designer's hall of fame -- the design collection of New York's Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).
• What is Pellicle®?
  • Pellicle® is the unique web-like upholstery for the Aeron Chair. It is extremely durable, comfortable and easy to clean. This trademarked upholstery has become synonymous with the Aeron Chair's originality.
• What are the benefits of Pellicle®?
  • The Pellicle® upholstery on the Aeron Chair evenly distributes weight over the seat and back and permits air to circulate. As for durability, it will look like new long after you retire.
• What is Kinemat® Tilt?
  • Kinemat® Tilt is a patented mechanism that allows the Aeron Chair to smoothly move with the sitter from a forward tilt (i.e. when you reach for the telephone) to a backward tilt.
• What do I use to clean my Aeron Chair?
  • The Aeron Chair is amazingly easy to clean. Typically, all it takes is a clean damp cloth. Click here to download more detailed cleaning instructions. (Please note: Detailed instructions are in Adobe PDF format. You need Acrobat Reader to open this file)
• What type of wheels should I have on my Aeron Chair?
  • The wheels for the Aeron Chair, more commonly known in the chair biz as casters, should work with whatever type of flooring your chair will be on. Click here to review the Aeron Chair caster options.
• What are the benefits of the PostureFit?
  • Working with the body's natural biomechanics, PostureFit is an ergonomic solution that supports a healthy posture and really increases lower back comfort.
• How do I determine whether to buy an A, B, or C sized Aeron Chair?
  • Another unique feature of the Aeron Chair is that it is available in three different sizes, A, B, and C. This allows the chair to comfortably accomodate a larger range of users. Click here to view the sizing chart for the Aeron Chair and determine the proper size for you.
• What are the differences between a Basic and Highly Adjustable Aeron Chair?
  • We've outlined the differences between these two models here.
• How do I adjust my Aeron Chair?
  • Adjusting your Aeron Chair
• What are the dimensions of the Aeron Chair?
  • Click Here