Materials and finish - We will be starting with the most common colors and finishes - That means the darker fabrics, both graphite and white plastic frame finishes. Some of the rare color combinations look incredible. In the future, possibly a year after production has started, we would like to offer an expansive color range, just like we do with our other headrests (where else can you get a Tourmaline, Soapstone, etc. headrest?). The focus will be on matching current and future colors. Your 1 of 1 color combination chair from 2010 may not get a perfect match. If it requires you to drill a hole on your chair, or you feel like any part attaching to the chair will damage your Aeron Chair, then yes, it will void the warranty. Aeron Chair Recommended Headrests However, we haven’t heard much of such complaints, probably because the suspension mesh from Atlas conforms to the head’s shape and sinks well into the correct depth, resting like a firm pillow. damage due to exposure to harsh chemicals, including some found in fabric dyes, laundry detergent, body lotions, hair products, etc.

Engineered Now The Original Headrest for The Herman Miller

We have a guide to help you through the process of selecting the proper headrest, but before you go there, here are 4 steps you might find helpful.

Both use Nylon frames. Nylon is a very hard material that doesn’t easily corrode and has some form of self-lubricating properties. The chassis of your Aeron chair is mainly made of Nylon. Which is easier to install?

Engineered Now Headrest For Classic Herman Miller Aeron Chair

The cushion is huge and wide for Atlas, but the surface is flatter. They call it the suspension mesh, and it is a little springy, which is quite similar to the HR03/HR04. Aesthetic issues like scratches and scuff marks, rips and snags on the fabric, soiled or stained fabric, and product abuse, are not covered by the warranty. We have a final set of pre-production prototypes slated to arrive in less than 2 weeks. Dan Ahn at Ahnestly will be shipped one of these prototypes to thoroughly evaluate on his own terms, at his studio, without a filter. These prototypes will be aesthetically and functionally where we want to land with the production headrest. We've been through countless prototypes, hours of FEA, etc. The collective team finally feels that the engineering and design are spot on. This has cost a small fortune and feels like it has taken forever on our end too. Sorry for the pace of things! We want it to be worth the wait and hope you love it.

Please note that Atlas Headrest does not cover aesthetics such as scratches or scuffs, or abuse such as fabric rips, snags, soiled, or stained. We just created r/atlasheadrest for people to get their Atlas fix. We can go into way more depth on that subreddit when needed without diluting the marvelous content here. Herman Miller prides itself on the quality of its products, and all of them have warranties for parts and labor. The Aeron Chair, one of its most popular and coveted office chairs, comes with a 12-year warranty for parts and labor. https://hermanmilleraerongroup com/2023/01/02/remastered-aeron-adjustable-posturefit-sl-support-kit-by-her-aer906bg1-3/

Headrest for The Herman Miller Engineered Now The Original Headrest for The Herman Miller

Engineered Now has two sizes. The HR03 and HR04, which is taller and bigger by about 20%. Again, though we are using the remastered Aerons for comparison in this review. The dimension and features are the same for the variation for the Herman Miller Classic Aerons. https://hermanmilleraerongroup com/2018/02/18/herman-miller-ae123awb-aeron-office-chair-medium-size-b-adjustable-ergonomic/ The FAQ section on https://atlasheadrest.com regarding this was also reworded sometime this year to remove all mentions of Herman Miller: The best seems to the from Taiwan, which is believed to be the OEM at some point. In fact, they have rectified some issue, only problem is they are much more expensive than the other replicas, and we think it’s worth the extras. I have a soft spot for the Mirra 2 chair. I sat in one for many years. This headrest design is 95% complete. Near production prototypes have been made. In our opinion, they're stellar. We'll do a full post on this development on our subreddit soon.

Atlas uses the same pellicle fabric as Herman Miller to match your Aeron Chair, whatever the color you have. The Atlas Headrest comes in various versions, including Classic, Remastered, and Gaming.

Aeron Headrest Comparison – Engineered Now versus Atlas Aeron Headrest Comparison – Engineered Now versus Atlas

Atlas was released later by a couple of years, but one of its founders was known to work for Herman Miller’s design. Recently, they released a version with “suspension mesh” which now makes them a worthy competitor for Engineered Now. The mesh used on their headrest is from the same supplier that supplies for the production of Aeron Chairs. Aesthetically, they should match very well since the material is the same. Size difference Headrest Type: You will need to decide which type of head support you would like, either a cushion type in Fabric or Vegan Leather, or the Suspension type, which will match the mesh on your chair. The cushion and suspension headrest have different comfort attributes. Feel free to reach out if you need help deciding which is right for you.Other than some minor tweaks to improve the design a little. Can’t tell the quality difference between the OEM and the original Engineered One Headrest. You can see for yourself below. The biggest difference is the PRICE, and it’s becoming very popular.