How to Sell Your Herman Miller Chair in the UK: Options, Prices, and What to Expect

February 21, 2026

Your Herman Miller chair is worth more than you think. Here's how to get a fair price for it.

Herman Miller chairs hold their value better than almost any other office furniture. An Aeron that's been used daily for a decade can still sell for several hundred pounds. An Embody or a Mirra in decent condition is worth even more relative to its original price.

But where you sell it, and how, makes a significant difference to what you'll actually receive. Here's an honest breakdown of your options, what affects the price, and how to get the best return with the least hassle.

What is your Herman Miller chair worth?

The resale value depends on the model, age, condition, size, and spec. Here are realistic ranges for the UK market in 2026:

Herman Miller Aeron (Classic, pre-2016) Private sale (eBay, Facebook Marketplace): £150 to £350 Trade/dealer buyback: £80 to £200 depending on condition and volume
Herman Miller Aeron (Remastered, 2016 onwards) Private sale: £350 to £600+ Trade/dealer buyback: £150 to £350+
Herman Miller Embody Private sale: £400 to £700 Trade/dealer buyback: £200 to £400+
Herman Miller Mirra 2 Private sale: £200 to £400 Trade/dealer buyback: £100 to £250
Herman Miller Sayl Private sale: £100 to £250 Trade/dealer buyback: £50 to £150

These are guideline ranges. Actual prices vary based on the specific condition, colour, specification, and current market demand. Fully loaded models in good condition sit at the top of each range. Chairs with worn arm pads, tired gas lifts, or damaged mesh sit at the bottom.

Not sure what model you have? The Aeron size guide covers how to identify Aeron sizes and versions. For other models, check the label underneath the seat for the product name and date code.

What affects the price

Model and spec. A fully loaded Aeron Remastered with PostureFit SL and adjustable arms is worth more than a basic Classic with fixed arms. Higher-spec chairs always command a premium. If you're unsure about the differences, our Classic vs Remastered comparison explains what to look for.

Condition. This is the biggest variable. Buyers and dealers assess:

Mesh condition (Aerons): any sag, tears, or staining
Arm pads: cracked, compressed, or shiny arm caps reduce value
Gas lift: does the chair hold its height without sinking?
Fabric/upholstery (Embody, Mirra, Sayl): wear, stains, or tears
Mechanism: do all adjustments work smoothly?
Frame: cracks, chips, or significant scratches

A chair in good working condition with cosmetic wear is still valuable. A chair with a failed gas lift, torn mesh, or a broken tilt mechanism is worth considerably less, though still not worthless.

Size (Aerons). Size B is the most common and easiest to resell. Size A and Size C have smaller buyer pools but can still sell well.
Colour. Graphite is the most common and easiest to shift. Less common colours like Mineral or Carbon can attract a small premium from the right buyer, but they also take longer to sell.
Quantity. If you're selling one chair, your options are wide open. If you're selling 10, 50, or 200 chairs, you need a trade buyer who can handle volume. Private sales don't scale.

Your selling options

1. Sell privately (eBay, Facebook Marketplace, Gumtree)

Best for: Individual sellers with one or two chairs and no time pressure. You'll typically get the highest per-chair price selling privately. Aerons in particular sell well on eBay because buyers know what they're getting.

The trade-offs:

You handle the listing, photos, enquiries, and potentially the shipping or collection logistics
eBay takes fees (around 12-13% after final value fee and payment processing)
Facebook Marketplace and Gumtree are free but attract more time-wasters and lowball offers
No guarantee of sale. Chairs can sit listed for weeks
You carry the risk if a buyer claims damage or wants a refund
Shipping a 20kg office chair is expensive and awkward. Most private sales are collection only, which limits your buyer pool

Tips if you go this route:

Clean the chair thoroughly before photographing. First impressions drive clicks.
Include the size, model, year, and spec in the title. "Herman Miller Aeron Size B Remastered PostureFit SL" sells faster than "office chair."
Be honest about condition. Hiding worn arm pads or a tired gas lift leads to returns and disputes.
Price competitively. Check what similar chairs are currently listed at, and what they've actually sold for (eBay's "sold items" filter is useful here).

2. Sell to a specialist dealer or refurbisher

Best for: Anyone who wants a quick, clean sale without the hassle of listing, negotiating, and managing logistics. Essential for businesses selling in volume.

Specialist dealers like us buy Herman Miller chairs directly. We assess condition, make an offer, and arrange collection. You get a confirmed price and a confirmed date. No listing fees, no waiting, no shipping headaches.

The trade-offs:

You'll receive less per chair than a private sale. The dealer needs to refurbish and resell, so the buyback price reflects that.
Not every chair qualifies. Chairs with significant damage or very old models may only have recycling value rather than resale value.

What we look for: We buy Herman Miller Aerons (Classic and Remastered), Embody, Mirra 2, and Sayl chairs. We assess based on model, condition, quantity, and location. Get a quote from us here or call 01995 606414 with details.

3. Sell as part of an office clearance

Best for: Businesses clearing an office who have Herman Miller chairs alongside other furniture. If you're relocating, downsizing, or refitting an office, the Herman Miller chairs are likely the most valuable items in the building. A clearance provider who understands this can offset your clearance costs by buying back the premium items.

This is exactly what our buyback and clearance service does. We value the resalable furniture, apply that as a credit against your clearance costs, and handle everything else (collection, recycling, waste transfer notes, carbon reporting). Many clients find that the Herman Miller buyback alone covers a significant portion of their total clearance bill.

Read more about how buyback offsets clearance costs.

4. Donate or give away

Best for: Chairs in poor condition that aren't worth selling, or situations where a tax deduction or goodwill matters more than cash.

Charities, community organisations, and schools may accept donated office chairs. However, most won't collect, and many have limited storage. Herman Miller chairs are valuable enough that selling and donating the proceeds is usually more efficient than donating the physical chair.

Selling one chair vs selling many

If you're an individual with a single Aeron you no longer need, selling privately will usually get you the best price. It's worth the effort for one chair.

If you're a business with 10 or more chairs, the calculation changes. The time, logistics, and risk of selling privately multiply with every chair. A trade buyer gives you a single transaction, a confirmed price, and no ongoing admin. The per-chair price is lower, but the total value of your time saved and the certainty of the deal often makes it the better commercial decision.

For large volumes (50+ chairs), contact us directly. We can assess on-site, make an offer the same day, and schedule collection around your timescales.

How to get a quote from Coggin SOS

We buy used Herman Miller chairs directly from businesses and individuals across the UK. The process is straightforward:

Tell us what you have. Model, approximate age, condition, quantity, and your location. Photos help us give an accurate valuation faster.
We'll send you an offer. Based on current market demand and the condition of your chairs. No obligation.
We arrange collection. If you accept, our team collects from your site at a time that works for you. For single chairs, we can arrange courier collection. For bulk orders, we bring a van.
You get paid. Promptly, as agreed. For clearance projects, the buyback value is applied as a credit against your clearance invoice.

Get a buyback quote or call 01995 606414.

What happens to chairs we buy?

Every Herman Miller chair we acquire goes through our full refurbishment process. We strip it down, replace worn parts (gas lifts, arm pads, castors, lumbar components), deep clean everything, test all adjustments, and prepare it for resale.

The result is a chair that looks professional, works properly, and goes to a new business at a fraction of the new price. It stays in use for another decade or more rather than ending up in a skip. That's the circular economy working as it should.

If a chair can't be refurbished to a sellable standard, we recycle it through approved UK facilities. Nothing goes to landfill.

Frequently asked questions

How quickly can you collect?

Typically within 5-10 working days of accepting a quote, depending on your location and the volume involved. For urgent clearances, we can often move faster. Contact us with your timescales.

Do you buy chairs with cosmetic damage?

Yes, within reason. Worn arm pads, tired gas lifts, and minor fabric wear are all things we fix during refurbishment. Chairs with cracked frames, torn mesh, or failed mechanisms have lower value but may still qualify for buyback depending on the model.

Do you only buy Herman Miller?

No. We also buy Steelcase, Humanscale, Orangebox, and other premium brands. If you have a mix of furniture to sell, get in touch and we'll value the lot.

Can I sell just one chair?

Yes. We buy single chairs as well as bulk lots. The process is the same: send us the details, we'll make an offer, and arrange collection or courier pickup.

How do I know if my chair is genuine?

All Herman Miller chairs have a product label underneath the seat with the model name, date of manufacture, and serial number. Aerons also have a size indicator (raised dots on the back of the frame). If you're unsure, send us photos and we'll confirm authenticity.

Is it worth selling or should I keep it?

If you're still using the chair daily and it's in good condition, keep it. Herman Miller chairs are designed for 20+ years of use. If it's sitting unused, gathering dust in a spare room or a warehouse, sell it. It's losing value the longer it sits idle, and someone else could be using it.

What if my chairs are part of a larger office clearance?

That's our speciality. We handle full office clearances with buyback for resalable items. The Herman Miller chairs typically carry the highest value and can significantly offset your total clearance costs.

The bottom line

Herman Miller chairs are some of the most valuable used office furniture on the market. Whether you have one Aeron or a hundred, there's a buyer. The question is whether you want to maximise per-chair price (sell privately) or maximise convenience and certainty (sell to a specialist).

If you want a quick, honest valuation with no obligation, we're happy to help.