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Leaf Light

Pete — Sat, 01 May 2010 01:01:50 +0000

It’s been called the Aeron of lamps and its controls have been compared with those on an iPod, but technology is only half of the story when it comes to the new Leaf Light. The other half is sustainability. The work of Yves Bhar for Herman Miller, the Leaf Light (2006) uses a biomorphic grid of LEDs to deliver a wide spectrum of light; from 2800 to 6000 Kelvin, to be exact, or in layman’s terms, from a golden glow to pure white. The goal, says the designer, was to “allow the user to choose th…read more

Eames Sofa Compact – Crepe

Pete — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 01:00:23 +0000

Designed in 1954, the Eames Sofa Compact, another landmark of pared-down modernist design, is a luxuriously comfortable sofa that fits where most sofas won’t. A mere 30″ in depth, it occupies perhaps half the space of a traditional sofa. Its trim profile makes it ideal for reception areas, foyers, the executive office or any interior where space is tight and elegance is required. This original is an authentic, fully licensed product of Herman Miller, Inc. Eames is a licensed trademark…read more

Eames Chaise

Pete — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 18:59:38 +0000

Just 18 inches wide, this lightly scaled chaise fits in a study, an office – even a hallway. Its soft foam cushions rest atop a gently sloping frame and two loose cushions give added support under the neck, back or legs. Remarkably comfortable, the development of the chaise was inspired by Hollywood director Billy Wilder. In a conversation with friends Charles and Ray Eames, Wilder mentioned that he often took his afternoon nap on a foot-wide plank slung between…read more

Nelson Swag Leg Desk

Pete — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 20:33:04 +0000

The reintroduction of George Nelson’s Swag Leg Desk (1958) was driven by today’s propensity for working on laptop computers. With the exception of adding cable management to suit today’s compact electronics, the desk is as George Nelson designed it 50 years ago. Back then, the motivation to create such a desk began with Nelson asking “wouldn’t it be beautiful to have some kind of sculptured leg on a piece of furniture?” An idea was launched, but the designer had to figure out how to make the…read more

Mirra Task Chair

Pete — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 21:54:54 +0000

View DWR’s Task Chair Comparison chart.The MirraTM Task Chair’s (2003) spry, colorful form and affordable price belie the design’s ingenious abilities: a combination of passive and active seating adjustments that deliver hassle-free performance and enduring comfort to a range of body types-about 95% of the population. The TriFlexTM back yields to the user’s body shape to provide flexible and continuous support to the entire spine; t…read more

Goetz Sofa – Leather

Pete — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 23:40:02 +0000

The Goetz Sofa draws upon the rich heritage of the Eameses’ mid-century work in molded plywood in such a way that it’s surprising to learn this sofa was designed in 1999. Rather than hiding the frame under padding and upholstery, Goetz celebrates the rich grain of the walnut veneer as it wraps around the sides and back of this sofa. This uninterrupted wrap of walnut was no easy feat and required Goetz to design a complex miter joint for the corners. While aesthetically pleasing with its clean, crisp lines,…read more

Eames Lounge & Ottoman

Pete — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:33:13 +0000

Charles and Ray Eames conceived of this exceptionally comfortable chair as the 20th-century American answer to the Edwardian English Club Chair. The Lounge Chair stands out among their work for its unapologetic luxury and the level of handicraft required in its execution. The Eameses wanted the chair to have the warm receptive look of a well-used first-baseman’s mitt, and the chair fulfills their objective with seductively soft, supple leather upholstery. Its trim lines make this high-style lou…read more

Eames Molded Plywood Lounge Chair, LCM

Pete — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:32:54 +0000

The Eames Molded Plywood Lounge Chair (1946) is instantly recognizable as the work of Charles and Ray Eames, with a form that relates directly to the human body and holds no secrets as to how it succeeds technically. Low-slung, with an expertly crafted molded plywood seat and back, this chair cradles the user and features hardwood inner ply for durability. The slender rod base is composed of just a handful of components, yet provides superior strength. Rubber shock mounts buffer against jarring movement. Se…read more

Eames Aluminum Ottoman – HM Leather

Pete — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 01:20:27 +0000

This inviting high-back lounge chair offers wonderful comfort with a firm, flexible seat and upholstered headrest. As an extension of the Eames aluminum group, the chairs design has its source in furniture originally commissioned for a private residence by architects Eero Saarinen and Alexander Girard. Its exceptional comfort is created by the unique design of the seat pad–stretched tautly around cylinders at either end of the frame to create a “sitting pocket.” The lounge chair also has a til…read more

Eames Hang-It-All

Pete — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:40:37 +0000

In the mid-1940s, the Eameses began to design toys and furniture for children, including molded plywood animals, colorful building blocks and whimsical masks. This brightly colored hang-it-all holds jackets, caps, skates, backpacks and almost anything else. Includes hardware package with drywall anchors and screws.This original is an authentic, fully licensed product of Herman Miller, Inc. Eames is a licensed trademark of Herman Miller.…read more