Design by Studio 7.5 and Herman Miller, 2009. Made in the U.S.A. by Herman Miller.
Setu™ features a fluid, modern appearance which requires virtually no adjustment. Its innovative Kinematic Spine™ flexes with every move and elastomeric seating conforms to the sitter's contours, so it adjusts to whomever is using the chair. There's nothing to tilt, nothing to tweak. The instruction manual simply says to "Sit down."
The Setu Multipurpose Chair features: a Kinematic Spine™; a uniquely responsive Lyris 2 fabric; and fixed 4-Star base with glides or adjustable height 5-Star base on casters. The Kinematic Spine™ is engineered to achieve instant comfort, for nearly everybody. And Setu's finely tuned elastomeric Lyris 2 fabric provides superior suspension and conforms to the user's contours, offering what everyone seeks no matter where they are working: comfort.
Select from 4-Star (fixed height with glides) or 5-Star (with a choice of casters). Then select arm + base options and frame, base + seating finishes to customize Setu to your needs.
Shown at left: 4-Star Base chair in Java
Notes: Ships Knocked Down. The Setu Multipurpose Chair is durable for a long life and carry Herman Miller's comprehensive 12-year, 3-shift warranty. The Setu Multipurpose Chair in White Lyris 2 suspension material/White frame is available by special order. Contact our Sale Department for details.
5-Star Standard-Height: 37.1"H X 25.1"W X 17.25"D X 15.5"-20"Seat H
Studio 7.5
When Burkhard Schmitz, Claudia Plikat, Nicolai Neubert, and Carola Zwick founded Studio 7.5 in Berlin, Germany, they were looking for freedom to work on projects that interested them, freedom from rules, roles, and titles.
And that's pretty much how they've operated ever since. "There are no bosses here," says the group, which also now includes Carola's brother Roland. Preferring to be heard as a single voice, they continue, "Everybody does everything. That's how we cultivate ideas and maintain our openness and curiosity."
The group finds designing office chairs in particular to be the most rewarding. "We define not only how a chair looks but how it performs, even down to the characteristics of the tilt. We're very involved with its physical behavior, because beauty is not only what you see, it's also what you feel."
The Setu family of chairs were created for how we work and live now. Designed in partnership with Herman Miller by Studio 7.5 from Berlin, Germany, Setu sets new standards of simplicity, adaptability, comfort, and dematerialization for multipurpose seating.
Our Setu offering currently includes a 5-star chair on casters and a 4-star chair with glides. Setu is designed for nearly everywhere we sit, from collaboration areas to meeting spaces to cafes. And Setu is 93% recyclable, manufactured using 44% recycled content and contains no PVCs.
Notes: Ships Knocked Down. The Setu Multipurpose Chair is durable for a long life and carry Herman Miller's comprehensive 12-year, 3-shift warranty. The Setu Multipurpose Chair in White Lyris 2 suspension material/White frame is available by special order. Contact our Sale Department for details.
Modern, warm minimalistic style in a comfy, well-crafted design
I've had my eye on the Setu Mulitipurpose Chair for quite some time and finally ordered one for my at-home office. I love its timeless, modern style -- very minimalistic in design with simple, clean lines. It is extremely well crafted with precision mechanisms for adjusting chair height, leaning back into a tilt, and rolling around efforlessly. Its low profile looks great in front of my desk -- really, a beautiful work of art. The mesh construction is sturdy and comfortable, and it is really a pleasure to sit at my computer for long hours now. I added the ribbon armrests -- and an upgrade of the base finish is advisable, as the alloy finish is surprisingly rough. On top of all that, YLiving's great customer service is fast and helpful ... along with no tax and free shipping. You won't be disappointed in this gem of an office chair!
By: Melinda C., Homeowner ( Pacifica, CA )
Simple, honest, but incredible design
For years I used a Herman Miller Aeron chair at work. I have issues with my back and this chair allowed me to work long hours without issue.
My leather chair in my home office had seen better days (it was one of those bonded leather jobs that eventually start to crack and peel).
I surveyed the market and found the SETU. I am a big fan of Herman Miller products, and when I saw this, I was ready to take the plunge without even trying it out. The SETU has most of the goodness of the Aeron with none of the complexity or cost. In fact this chair has much of the same feel as the Aeron. It has great lumbar support which is important to me. I have a bad back and just recently cracked a rib so this was a real godsend. My girlfriend suggested that I roll it out to the living room to wach TV until my back was better. It has made the experience much more tolerable.
The only adjusttment on the SETU is a height adjustment, but I feel it is all I need. The recline is achieved by just laying back and letting the ribs (no pun intended) on the side compress. It works wonderfully well, and is very intuitive.
One last thing is the custom options for HM products. I chose a a Java frame (dark brown) with Mango fabric (sort of an orange and brown weave). I was worried that it might be a little garrish, but it is classy and subdued. It works well with the cherry wood in my office.
The SETU comes with a 12 year warranty.
A great chair.
By: Doug C., Homeowner ( New Mexico )
Excellent
The Setu chair provides excellent back support and is versatile in terms of fitting into my room design. I received my chair ahead of the timeframe that was projected. I'm very happy with my order.
By: Susan S., Homeowner ( Hillsborough, CA, U.S. )
Setu Multipurpose Chair Is perfect and so is YLiving!
I work from home and have found that not just any chair will do when it comes to comfort and proper back support. The Setu is not only stylish, but it is just the ticket for long work days. The range of colors made it easy for me to select a chair that works with my loft style home. Working with customer service was a wonderful experience too. Overall great experience and product!
By: Michelle M., Homeowner ( Atlanta, GA )
The Setu Multipurpose Chair is a perfect desk chair.
I knew how comfortable the Setu Lounge Chair was, so I gambled, and won, with the Setu Multipurpose Chair. Its simplicity and comfort are perfect with our contemporary glass and metal desk.
By: L K Peal, Homeowner ( Burlington, Vermont )
Good looking and comfortable
Great looking work chairs that are comfortable and good for posture. The only dislike is that the color samples are printed on a card, and thus hard to translate into the color used on the physical material.
By: M.K., ( SC )
Great looking
This chair is beautifully designed. but to my surprise not as comfy as my Other chair by HM .
And the mesh seating material is not very pleasant , if you are wearing shorts or completely naked.
But it looks fantastic in my home office, and I love it.
By: Kam, Designer ( Ashburn )
comfortable chair
this is a simple and elegant chair. the mesh keeps your backside cool by allowing it to breath through the mesh. the only setting to adjust is the seat height thus simple and easy to figure out. also the living hinge works great when you want to lean back.
By: Xin Z., Homeowner ( )
Deceptively simple design
The Setu is a great choice for a comfortable home office chair. It has a clean design that's surprisingly ergonomic given the small number of adjustments possible (only the height is adjustable).
By: Ian, Renter ( San Francisco, CA )
Beautiful and Comfortable
I've been sitting in a wooden professor's chair for years and it finally came time to invest in my back... I've always been fond of the Herman Miller office chairs and considered this, the Mirra and the Aeron. I think this one wins the aesthetics contest. All the bells and whistles on the Mirra and Aeron are unnecessary imho.
By: Ryan H., Homeowner ( Brooklyn, NY )
This amazing posture chair is super-comfortable.
Lightweight and strong materials, this chair is definitely worth the money. I had constant back pain sitting in other chairs. This one eliminates all pain and fixes poor posture!
This conventional lacquer is the standard top coat for Copeland Furniture and features a matte, satin look and feel. The highly durable finish is Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA) rated - meaning it can withstand the type of heat, grease and spills typically found in a kitchen setting.
Copeland Water Based Finish
This water born, formaldehyde-free finish is offered on most Copeland Furniture pieces and features a matte, satin look and feel. It is every bit as durable as conventional lacquer, with the added benefit of drastically reduced VOC emissions at the factory and off-gassing at the home.
Fully Adjustable Wood Drawer Glides
Adjustable wood glides are a unique Copeland Furniture innovation. Two glides on either side of the drawer are spring loaded and attached to the case side with two Philips head screws. They can then be adjusted tighter or looser to allow for the perfect fit and smooth operation.
Wood Drawer Glides
Wood drawer glides are the traditional cabinet maker's standard. In this configuration, two glides on either side of the drawer carry the load to smoothly operate a drawer while it is being opened and closed. In wider drawers, a single under-mounted glide may be used to keep the drawer tracking straight.
Asymmetrical English Dovetail Joint
An asymmetrical English dovetail is a type of drawer box joint. Asymmetrical refers to the fact that the pins (seen on the drawer front) and tails (seen on the drawer side) are of different widths. This is the gold standard in traditional joinery and is both aesthetically and structurally superior to other common techniques.
4-Star refers to the number of pronged feet at the bottom of a work chair base. A 4-Star Base is typically provided with glides (pads that protect floor surfaces) and therefore is suited for relatively static environments.
5-Star refers to the number of pronged feet at the bottom of a work chair base. This has become the universal standard for most office chairs as it provides improved stability. Depending on model specifications, 5-Star Bases may be provided with glides (pads that protect floor surfaces and render the chair relatively static) or rolling casters (wheels that render the chair relatively mobile).
Tilt-Swivel refers to a feature that allows the chair to both tilt back and forth, and swivel side-to-side.
Tilt Lock allows the chair seat to be 'locked', preventing it from tilting backwards, or unlocked, allowing it to tilt backwards without restrictions.
Tilt Limiter and Seat Angle refers to the adjustable seat back and adjustable seat pan, respectively. The Tilt Limiter allows the user to select the tilt range to limit the amount of recline in the seat back . When the user leans back on the seat back, the maximum it will recline is to the angle set by the tilt limiter. The Seat Angle allows the user to set either a horizontal or 4° forward angle of the seat pan, allowing the thighs to rest horizontally or slightly angled down in relation to the floor. These features help to customize the chair to the user's body, aiding in lower back support and all day comfort.
The Tilt Limiter allows the user to select the tilt range to limit the amount of recline in the seat back. The user can adjust the Tilt Limiter by leaning all the way forward and moving an adjustment level up to find different stopping points. When the user leans back, the seat back will stop reclining at the angle that was last set.
Tilt tension controls the amount of force required to recline. Tension can be increased or decreased until the chair back resistance is set to the user's preference for working comfort and should take in to account how the user moves throughout the day.
Harmonic Tilt™ transfers weight from the seat to the back without changing the relationship between the chair's back and the user's back. This patented mechanism keeps resistance consistent throughout the recline range. It allows the user's body to pivot naturally at the ankles, knees, and hips. It provides balanced support as the user moves from an upright posture to a completely reclined posture and as it stops anywhere within that recline range. Harmonic Tilt is available on all Mirra and Celle models.
Pneumatic Seat-Height Adjustment regulates the height of a chair relative to the floor using a gas lift mechanism, usually controlled by a lever. It allows the user to adjust a custom seat-height based upon the size of the user. This reliable adjustment mechanism has become an industry standard because of its ease of use and quiet, smooth operation.
Ganging Connectors attach adjacent chairs to form a unitary row of seating. This is a useful feature for auditorium or conference seating configurations where standard rows or sets of chairs are needed.
FlexNet™ is a strong, mesh-like material specifically developed for the Caper Chair. Similar to the Aeron Chair's Pellicle suspension, FlexNet provides aeration as well as added comfort and weight distribution for longer-term sitting.
TriFlex™ is a bendable, elastic material developed for the seat back of the Mirra Chair. It provides flexible and continuous back support intended to support the entire spine while providing airflow. TriFlex is self-adjusting, conforming to the user as soon as he/she is seated.
AireWeave™ seat-suspension material was developed for the seat of the Mirra Chair. It is lightweight and breathable and evenly distributes the user's body pressure over the seat of the chair, while keeping the user cool. AireWeave is self-adjusting, conforming to the user as soon as he/she is seated.
Pellicle® was developed for the Aeron Chair. It is a material that conforms to the user's body and retains its original shape when unoccupied. The material is lightweight and breathable and distributes the user's weight evenly over the seat and back of the chair.
Cellular Suspension™ seat and back material was created specifically for Celle Chairs. It uses pliable molded polymer "cells" and loops to responsively flex in concert with the body's movements throughout the workday. This lightweight, breathable material evenly distributes the user's weight over the seat and allows the back to provide flexible and continuous support.
Pixelated Support Technology refers to the seat construction of Herman Miller's Embody Chair. This 4-layer construction provides support and comfort by spontaneously conforming to the user's shape and postural movements, while simultaneously moving heat away from the body. The results are improved circulation and greater comfort.
FlexFront™ Seat Depth was developed for the Mirra Chair. By squeezing a handle under the front of the seat, users can control seat depth by curling the front edge of the seat up or downward, providing a 2" range of adjustment. And, because depth is controlled by the shape of the seat front and not a moving seat pan, there is never a gap between the chair seat and back. When properly adjusted, the seat edge should not touch the back of the user's legs. This ensures the best body alignment, providing constant spine support and all day comfort.
Kinemat® Tilt is adjusted by turning a knob under the Aeron Chair's seat pan. The feature promotes a reclining posture by using a tilt geometry based on human body linkages moving through space. This engineering opens up the angle between the thighs and torso encouraging a reclined posture that aids in back and body support. Kinemat allows the body to naturally pivot at the ankles, knees, and hips by responding to the user's movements and maintaining full chair support of these pivot points. (Imagine the many body shifts and position changes a user makes throughout the work day. Kinemat is designed to adjust with all these changes, as they occur, without compromising comfort or posture.)
Aeron's PostureFit® Support provides a custom fit in the lower back area, below the beltline. A step up from standard lumbar supports, PostureFit is flexible and follows the shape of the lower back. By allowing the pelvis and base of the spine to sustain a forward position, it promotes a healthier posture and improved lower back comfort and sacral support. This features comes standard with the Aeron Posture fit Work Chair.
Mirra and Celle Chairs use Passive PostureFit® Support. A camber shape at the base of the back creates an arched area that supports the way the user's pelvis tilts naturally forward, so that the spine stays properly aligned, whether the user leans back or forward. By allowing the pelvis and base of the spine to sustain a forward position, it promotes a healthier posture and improved lower back comfort and sacral support. Passive PostureFit is available on all Mirra and Celle models as an integrated feature.
Height Adjustable Arms
Height-Adjustable Arms allow the user to set chair arms at varying vertical positions (moving the armpads up or down). Adjustable arms add to the versatility of the chair allowing a user to slide the chair under a desk, adjust the arms for proper arm support (moving weight off the shoulders), etc. Chairs noted as "fully adjustable" feature arms that move vertically and also pivot (the armpads move at a set degree-range outward and inward from the user). Adjustable spans vary by model.
Seat Depth is measured from the front of the seat to the chair's back support. For fixed seat depth chairs, this distance can not be altered or customized for the user. Therefore, the seat will fit everyone differently depending on the length of their legs. The depth of the seat varies by model.
Adjustable Seat Depth allows the user to customize the seat distance, measured from the hip to the knee, to help adjust for user's leg length. To adjust, the user presses a lever and slides the entire seat pan back or forward to customize the amount of support and to create the optimal fit based on their body.
Adjustable Lumbar Support allows the user to change the seat back shape along the base of the seat back to enhance support and comfort of the user's lumbar region. Lumbar adjustments vary by model. But, in general, these mechanisms are controlled by levers to adjust to fill the void left between the chair and the curve in the user's mid-back or lumbar region.
Glides are specialized pads at the base of a chair or other piece of furniture which protect the floor beneath and make it easier to occasionally reposition the chair. However, glides render the chair mostly static within its space.
Casters are rolling wheels located at the base of a chair or other piece of furniture making it fully mobile and moveable within its space. Different caster options are available on some chairs to accommodate movement on different types of flooring materials (for example, hard floors or carpet).
Fixed Arms are non-adjustable. Consider desk-top height and arm positioning needs when selecting chairs with this feature.
The Mirra Chair's 3-Dimensional Adjustable Arms allow the user to adjust arms 4" vertically, 1.4" horizontally, and pivot the arm pads 11° outward and 11° inward. Adjusting arms vertically can add to the versatility of the chair allowing a user to slide the chair under a desk or to raise the arms for arm support. Adjusting arm pivot (or angle) can help support different types of work and shifts in posture. For example, the user might adjust chair arms inward for support while using a keyboard or adjust arms out for support when using a mouse. While horizontal arm adjustment tailors the chair so that user arms are fully supported, taking weight off the shoulders.
Adjustable Seat Height regulates the height of a chair relative to the floor. This feature, usually controlled by a lever, allows the user to adjust a custom seat-height based upon the size of the user. Seat height should be adjusted so the user's feet are flat on the floor with knees at a comfortable bend where the lower legs and hips are a little over 90° with the thighs sloping slightly downward.
Kinematic Spine™ technology was designed for the Setu Chair. It is a frame technology integrated into the chair's back to allow for varying recline positions and continuous support. This feature is self-adjusting and requires no user adjustment.
A self-adjusting feature requires no manual adjustment by the user.
White Glove Delivery
White Glove service includes inside delivery, unpacking, assembly (if required), furniture installation and removing cartons and crates.
3D Intelligent
Herman Miller's 3D Intelligent back material is a seating technology designed for the SAYL™ Chair. The 3-dimensional mesh-like suspension material is stretched from the Y-Tower at the back of the chair just as cables are stretched from the towers of a suspension bridge. The tension is greater in the transition areas, from the thoracic to the lumbar regions and between the lumbar area and sacrum. "Hinge points" allow these areas to flex and support the healthy, forward rotation of the pelvis. At the same time, less tension in other parts of the back encourages a full range of seated movement.
Y-Tower
Y-Tower is the primary support structure of Herman Miller's SAYL™ Chair. The Y-Tower retains tension, replacing the traditional frame of task chairs. It works like the towers from which a bridge is suspended and combines with a 3D Intelligent suspension material to provide frameless back support that hugs the user's back from resting through reclining, forward leaning and twisting motions.
Threshold Delivery
Threshold Delivery service includes inside delivery, unpacking and removing cartons and crates. Product assembly (if required) is not offered with this service.
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