Herman Miller’s Unbelievable New Gaming Chair Will Make You Rage Quit the Couch

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Designed in collaboration with Logitech G, the Herman Miller Vantum Gaming Chair ($995) showcases the best of both brands. It is decidedly ergonomic and properly equipped for all-day play: a long list of adjustable elements makes quick and easy work of locking in a custom fit while the teams’ “unique understanding of gaming performance” is infused throughout every performance feature, from caster to headrest.

As Herman Miller’s “first-ever performance chair made specifically for gamers,” the Vantum signals an inventive next step for the brand that remains fully rooted in the company’s ergonomic expertise. This isn’t the first time Herman Miller has partnered with Logitech. Previous releases saw Herman Miller updating Logitech’s original designs; Vantum is Herman Miller’s first time designing a gaming chair entirely from scratch.

Below, we explore what sets this chair apart from other models and what exactly went into its noteworthy design.

The Backstory

Herman Miller: A Legacy of Iconic Chairs and Beautiful, Useful Designs

Even the most furniture-agnostic folks recognize Herman Miller designs. The company is famous for its iconic and grail-worthy Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman and Aeron office chairs and is partially responsible for igniting the first true wave of American Modernism. Indeed, by now, Herman Miller is more than a furniture maker – it’s a force driven by the desire to create beautiful, useful furnishings that can make your lifestyle more meaningful. In recent years, Herman Miller has partnered with Logitech G, the gaming technology-focused division within Logitech, to create everything from gaming desks to gaming monitor arms to other gaming chairs.

The Gist

What Makes the Vantum an Ideal Gaming Chair?

No one engineers optimal, all-day ergonomics better than Herman Miller, but the brand needed to expand its expertise to design the Vantum Gaming Chair. Logitech G’s knowledge base and intensive independent research together formed a complete picture of what gamers want in an ideal gaming chair. The resulting product is endlessly comfortable and rife with engineering and design choices that enable serious gamers to compete faster, better and with more focus.

For one, the Vantum Gaming Chair literally positions players in an optimal, active gaming posture for faster reaction times. Its forward-neutral design and adjustable seat depth situate the body in such a way that boosts focus and speed.

With its adaptive thoracic support pad, the Vantum’s design provides added bolstering along the upper back, in addition to an adjustable headrest that helps prevent the all-too-familiar neck and spine discomfort that comes with extended play.

Herman Miller’s PostureFit system provides adjustable lower back and pelvis support to keep the user’s chest open and prevent slouching and fatigue. A flexible, breathable cushion spans the back of the chair, while Vantum’s exclusive suspension material responds to shifting posture and effortlessly distributes pressure over its flexible, breathable mesh.

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Our POV

The Vantum Gaming Chair is Great for Marathon Gaming Sessions.

When the game’s good enough (or difficult enough), it’s easy to post up with your console for hours in one stretch; over time, those hours add up to days – possibly years – in a gaming chair. It should be obvious, then, why a high-quality chair is important. The Vantum, however, is light years beyond “high-quality,” thanks to Herman Miller and Logitech G’s thoughtful choices, each carefully engineered to support healthy posture during gaming sessions of any length. Moreover, Vantum’s myriad adjustable features provide near-full customization.

A reliable, adjustable chair is especially important when you’re in it for the long haul – one created by two globally renowned giants of industry is one hell of a bonus, and one that’s easy to recommend.

Price: $995

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