Branch Softside Chair vs Herman Miller Embody

Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.

Branch

Branch Softside Chair

$299 – $399

Herman Miller

Herman Miller Embody

$2,230 – $2,705

$1,931

lower starting price for Branch Softside Chair than Herman Miller Embody at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Branch Softside ChairHerman Miller Embody

Price: $299 – $399$2,230 – $2,705
Load capacity: 275 lb300 lb (136 kg)
Recline: tilt, tilt lock, tilt tensionTilt + Kicker (extended recline for stretching); Tilt Limiter; tilt tension knob
Arms: removableFully Adjustable Arms (height and width)
Lumbar support: integratedNo separate lumbar pad: PostureFit Sacral Support and Lumbar Support standard; Backfit adjustment

Which is cheaper, the Branch Softside Chair or the Herman Miller Embody?

The Branch Softside Chair is cheaper to start: $299 versus $2,230 for the Herman Miller Embody at the brand stores (Oct 2026).