If your budget exceeds $6,000, the genuine Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair is worth the investment. I even saw on Facebook that someone could buy it for just over $5,000 during an official promotion!

The original product is simply unmatched by replicas. If you can afford it, don’t settle for less.

However, if you're like me and prioritize functionality over brand name, but don’t have the budget for the authentic chair, a replica is the only option. Over the past two months, I’ve compared a few different purchasing channels, including Amazon, Temu, Sohnne, TheIconicChair, and Artivano.

Below, I’ve outlined the comparisons to hopefully help others who are also on a tighter budget:

Amazon: The first place I checked was Amazon, which has a wide range of Eames replicas, usually priced around $629. Many of the shops have great reviews, but as we all know, replicas often come with various detail issues. After a closer look, I found that some reviews were posted on the same day, which instantly made me lose trust in these shops.

Temu: I don’t want to go into too much detail, as it’s frustrating. However, the price is the cheapest at $476. If you’re on a tight budget, it might be worth considering.

Sohnne: This was my initial choice, but I didn’t end up purchasing from them. The main reason is that their Trustpilot reviews, especially in the past month, were concerning. It made me feel like they might not be managing product quality well at the moment, and I was worried about receiving poor quality items or wrong shipments.

TheIconicChair: This was beyond my budget（$1799）, but I found it attractive because the note： “this chair comes with free FedEx/UPS Ground shipping and comes in one carton, 95% assembled (approx. 10 minutes install time).” However, given my budget constraints, it ultimately wasn’t an option for me.

Artivano: This is a newer independent site. I first heard about it through a Reddit comment, so I decided to check it out. Since it’s a newer company, I initially just wanted to learn more. However, after interacting with their customer service, I felt they were genuinely committed to offering great furniture design without the steep prices. This aligns with my idea of buying a replica. A bonus was that they gave me a nice discount (15%). I’ll share more once I receive the product.