Herman Miller Embody vs Arper Kinesit

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

Herman Miller

Herman Miller Embody

$2,230 – $2,705

Arper

Arper Kinesit

$1,655 – $2,862

$575

lower starting price for Arper Kinesit than Herman Miller Embody at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Herman Miller EmbodyArper Kinesit

Price: $2,230 – $2,705$1,655 – $2,862
Seat height: 16–20.5 in (standard); 15–19 in (low); 17–22 in (extended)16.5–21.25 in
Recline: Tilt + Kicker (extended recline for stretching); Tilt Limiter; tilt tension knob3-position backrest recline
Arms: Fully Adjustable Arms (height and width)fixed or adjustable nylon armrests on request
Lumbar support: No separate lumbar pad: PostureFit Sacral Support and Lumbar Support standard; Backfit adjustmentadjustable lumbar support, up to 2 3/8"

Which is cheaper, the Herman Miller Embody or the Arper Kinesit?

The Arper Kinesit is cheaper to start: $1,655 versus $2,230 for the Herman Miller Embody at the brand stores (Oct 2026).