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Herman Miller · Office Chairs

Herman Miller Lino

Designed by Sam Hecht and Kim Colin · Herman Miller

Eco-minded offices and everyday task work.

$745 – $1,165

  • Up to 350 lb/159 kg
  • 12-year warranty
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From 31 user reviews

Summary

Herman Miller's value task chair, with a suspension back that includes built-in lumbar support.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a Herman Miller chair at a lower list price.
  • People who like a breathable suspension back with lumbar support built in.
  • Users up to 350 lb, the store's stated weight rating.
  • Anyone who wants to limit how far the chair reclines (Synchronous Tilt option).

Good to check first

  • Fixed arms sit 7.6" above the seat; choose height-adjustable or fully adjustable arms if you need them to move.
  • Seat depth adjustment (15.5" to 18.25") is an option, so select it when you configure.

The trade-off

A lower price, but key adjustments are paid options rather than standard.

Value check

Lists from $745 at the US Herman Miller Store.

Price
$745 – $1,165
Load capacity
350 lb/159 kg
Warranty
12 years

From 31 user reviews · updated Oct 4, 2026

What Herman Miller highlights

  • Duo Suspension

    The back is woven from threads of different strengths. Herman Miller says this builds lumbar support into the back while keeping it breathable.

  • Contoured seat

    The shaped seat pad works together with the suspension back. Herman Miller says the pair supports the spine from top to bottom.

  • Tilt options

    Basic Tilt has a tension knob; Synchronous Tilt adds a tilt limiter. Herman Miller says the limiter lets you set how far you recline.

  • Arm choices

    Arms come fixed, height-adjustable (4") or fully adjustable. The fully adjustable arms also move 2" front to back and 1.25" side to side.

As described by Herman Miller on its official pages; not a Chairpedia assessment.

What users say

Most-mentioned topics

  1. 1. Comfort33 mentions · 85% positive
  2. 2. Adjustability28 mentions · 57% positive
  3. 3. Design25 mentions · 88% positive
  4. 4. Back support15 mentions · 53% positive
  5. 5. Build quality15 mentions · 73% positive
  6. 6. Price and value14 mentions · 36% positive
  7. 7. Size and fit13 mentions · 62% positive
Inside 31 user reviews →

Who it suits, who it doesn't

  • Suits One satisfied everyday user: found the Lino a good middle ground for work-from-home use with no complaints
  • Suits One who tested multiple chairs: reported the Lino as most comfortable in-store and the only one that did not cause unbearable discomfort
  • Less suited to One user around average weight: could not set the recline tension firm enough at maximum and found the lumbar support flimsy and moving when reclining
  • Less suited to One buyer after one week: could not find a good posture despite full armrest adjustability and returned the chair

Where users disagree

  • Overall quality and value

    One side: Some found it a satisfying midrange Herman Miller option and worth the price

    Other side: Others reported defects, inferior build compared to other Herman Miller chairs, and questioned whether it justified the cost

  • Lumbar support effectiveness

    One side: One owner called it flimsy and essentially useless, moving downward when reclining

    Other side: Another appreciated the backrest flexibility and found it adequate

Users who switched

  • From Herman Miller Lino → To Herman Miller Mirra 2: After one week, moved to a full Mirra 2 due to poor lumbar support, limited forward tilt, and inability to find comfortable posture in the Lino

Detailed topics

  • Seat cushioning painful or feeling mechanical parts through padding · one discussion
    What users did: Owner added a foam pad; Herman Miller service took five months to arrange a technician visit
  • Unstable wobbling base · one discussion
    What users did: no fix reported, chair was not returnable
  • Lumbar support flimsy and moves downward when reclining · one discussion
    What users did: no fix, owner exchanged for a Mirra 2
  • Recline tension too light even at maximum setting · one discussion
    What users did: no fix reported, chair returned

Topic notes

  • Comfort: Comfort experiences diverge widely: one buyer loved the showroom model but received a painful seat at home, another returned it after a week unable to find a good posture, yet a third found it the only chair tested that avoided unbearable discomfort and a fourth reported complete satisfaction.
  • Adjustability: The armrests offer full adjustability but several owners could not position them comfortably; forward tilt is limited compared to other Herman Miller models, and the recline tension proved too light even at maximum for at least one user.
  • Design: The aesthetics receive consistent praise, with multiple mentions of the attractive appearance and bright color options standing out as a visual strength.
  • Back support: Lumbar support drew sharp criticism: described as flimsy and moving downward when reclining, essentially useless by one owner, while another found it adequate; the flexibility of the backrest mesh was noted positively.
  • Build quality: Build quality opinions split between those who found it inferior to other Herman Miller chairs with wobbling and self-adjusting armpad issues, and others satisfied with it as a midrange offering; one owner felt mechanical parts through the seat pad.
  • Price and value: Value assessments vary: some see it as a sensible middle ground between premium and budget chairs, while others question whether it justifies the price, especially when defects or discomfort appear.
  • Size and fit: Few specifics emerged, though one owner mentioned being unable to find seat width information from the manufacturer and the chair was tested by users of varying builds.

After long-term use

Not enough long-term user data yet.

Before you buy

Fit (official)

  • Rated to 350 lb.
  • Seat width 19½"; seat depth 15⅛", or 15.5"–18.25" with the adjustable option.

Delivery and setup

  • Ships fully assembled.
  • Weighs 33 lb (store listing).
  • 12-year warranty.

Returns (official policy)

  • Herman Miller Store: return items within 30 days.
  • Check return shipping terms at checkout; other sellers set their own.

Sources: Herman Miller Store, Lino Chair ↗ (checked Oct 11, 2026)

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Versions and options

  • Arm options
  • Lumbar option

Specs

Size and fit
Seat height
16.75–20.75 in (42.5–52.7 cm)14.75–18 in (37.5–45.7 cm)
Seat depth
15.75 in (40.0 cm)15.13–17.88 in (38.4–45.4 cm)
Seat width
19.5 in (49.5 cm)
Load capacity
350 lb/159 kg
Adjustments
Recline
Semi-synchronous with tilt limiter; Synchronous with tilt limiter; Synchronous with tilt limiter and seat angle
Arms
No Arms; Fixed Arms; Height-Adjustable Arms; Fully Adjustable Arms
Lumbar support
Lumbar Support: Standard; Passive Sacral Support: Standard; Adjustable Sacral Lumbar Support with PostureFit: Optional
Build and warranty
Warranty
12-year, 3-shift
Chair weight
33 lb (15.0 kg)

About Herman Miller

Founded
1923, when D.J. De Pree and Herman Miller bought the Michigan Star Furniture Company
Part of
MillerKnoll, since 2021

The company took Herman Miller's name after he and his son-in-law D.J. De Pree bought it in 1923. By mid-century it was known for modern design after George Nelson brought in Charles and Ray Eames, Alexander Girard and Isamu Noguchi. In 2021 Herman Miller became part of MillerKnoll.

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Questions

How much does the Herman Miller Lino cost?

It costs $745 – $1,165 at the US Herman Miller Store, depending on configuration, checked Oct 2026.

What is the Herman Miller Lino's weight capacity?

It is rated for 350 lb/159 kg in Maximum User Weight, according to Herman Miller's official specifications.

What do owners say about back pain with the Herman Miller Lino?

Back pain comes up in 3 owner review summaries. These are owners' own reports, not medical findings.

Where can I buy the Herman Miller Lino?

You can buy it from Amazon, the US Herman Miller Store or the Herman Miller Official. Check the configuration, price and return terms before ordering.

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