KSKontorSupply · NYC
Guides · 13 posts

Notes from the stockroom.

Buying guides, comparisons, and explainers for Herman Miller chairs in New York. Authentic-vs-fake, size guides, why Aerons are what they are — all of it.

NYC5 min

Where to buy a Herman Miller Aeron chair in NYC (with same-day delivery)

The shortest path to a Herman Miller Aeron in New York City. Same-day or two-day delivery across Manhattan, Downtown Brooklyn, and LIC. Prices from $550.

NYC6 min

Used Herman Miller Aeron chairs in NYC: where to find them

The honest guide to used Herman Miller Aeron chairs in New York City. Where they come from, what condition to expect, and how to get one delivered this week.

NYC5 min

Best office chair under $600 in NYC: the used Aeron pick

For under $600, the best chair you can put in a NYC home office is a used Herman Miller Aeron. Here's why, with specific alternatives and delivery options.

Guide6 min

Aeron size A, B, or C: how to pick without a showroom trip

The three Aeron sizes cover bodies from 4'10" to 6'6". A simple guide to picking the right size based on height, weight, and seat-pan depth.

Comparison6 min

Kontor Supply vs Amazon: getting a Herman Miller Aeron faster and cheaper

A direct comparison of buying a Herman Miller Aeron chair from Kontor Supply vs Amazon. Prices, lead times, authenticity, delivery, and what actually matters in NYC.

Comparison7 min

Herman Miller Aeron vs Embody: which chair for your body

The Aeron and Embody are Herman Miller's two flagship task chairs. They're built on opposite philosophies. Here's how to pick the one that fits your body.

Explainer5 min

Used vs refurbished vs open-box Aeron: what you're actually getting

The three condition grades for Aeron chairs on the secondary market mean very different things — and different prices. Here's what each one means and what to pay.

Guide5 min

How to tell if a Herman Miller Aeron is authentic (5-minute check)

The 5-minute check for spotting a fake Herman Miller Aeron. What to look for on the label, the frame, the mechanism, and the mesh — before you hand over $600.

Guide6 min

The Aeron for back pain: why PostureFit SL matters (and NYC delivery)

If your back hurts from sitting, the Herman Miller Aeron with PostureFit SL is the most-recommended chair — here's why it works and how to get one quickly in NYC.

Product6 min

Herman Miller Aeron specs: B size, Carbon, Graphite, and Fully Loaded

Every Herman Miller Aeron spec you need before buying: dimensions by size, frame/mesh options (Graphite, Carbon, Mineral), PostureFit SL, Fully Loaded features.

Explainer6 min

Why the Aeron chair is so expensive (and how to get one for less)

The Aeron chair is $1,845–$2,095 at retail, and there's a real reason. Here's what you're paying for, what's markup, and how to get the same chair for $550.

NYC4 min

Getting an Aeron into a fifth-floor NYC walk-up

NYC apartments have narrow stairs, tight landings, and four-flight walk-ups. Here's what it takes to deliver a Herman Miller Aeron to one — and how our crew handles it.

Comparison5 min

Aeron Remastered vs Classic: which used Aeron should you buy?

Herman Miller redesigned the Aeron in 2016. Here's the difference between the Classic and the Remastered, and which one is the better used buy in 2026.