Herman Miller, now known throughout the world as THE pre-iminent office chair design house, is not just a brand name in excellence, but is an undisputed leader in the industry of office furniture in many ways.
Forming the company in the 1930s but not involved in office design until the 1960s, Herman Miller began his significant career by famously inventing the "office cube" of that time period, and only grew from there. His next move was to collaborate with Ray and Charles Eames ( the beloved design powerhouse couple of the 1972 documentary, "Design Q&A") on the Eames chair, considered one of the most exclusive recliners in the world. Trends may come and go, but the sustainability and timelessness of the Eames chair has yet to go out of style.
As part of the internet boom of the 80s, Herman Miller chairs had dot-com-ers waiting for months to be able to boast one in the new, booming and exploding industry. As the dot-com industry failed, Herman Miller chairs were sold off as unnecessary "extras" for much less than what they were paid for and considered an unnecessary expenditure.
Moving into the 21st century where we telecommute, socialize and pay bills at home, in addition to working inside office walls, Herman Miller has maintained the respect of being a leader in the industry. By designing office chairs that are not only beautiful to look at aesthetically, but are also ergonomically minded, created "green" for sustainability, and actually affordable to the general public, Herman Miller shines and has more than met the "5 demands" of Design criticism.
In regards to the aesthetics, Herman Miller plays close attention to details...the clean, strong lines that remain organic to the human body in it's sitting state...the sleekest, newest materials...and the classic formation that never seems to go out of style...all of this and the fact that its eternal moderninity can ease itself into anyone's office decor makes the Herman Miller a must have.
In regards to comfort Herman Miller company has done much in regards to research in the comfort, safety, and ergonomics of its design. With more and more of the public working and playing from home, in their office chairs, and therefore spending so much time on its "rear", much concern and concentration must be paid attention to in regards to its design.
Diagram of how the Mirra Chair echoes , or mirrors, the natural points of the human body
Some of the articles that show how much attention to research in these areas that I found on the website,
hermanmiller.com, give much information and analysis of these topics...
For example:
Ergonomic Articles & ResearchA Field Evaluation of Two Split Keyboards An Estimation of Lumbar Height and Depth for the Design of Seating Comparisons of Seated Postures Creating Human Figure Models for Ergonomic Analysis from Body Scans Laptop Configuration in Offices- Effects on Posture and Comfort Office Seating Behaviors- An Investigation of Posture, Task, and Job Type Screen Distance and Seated Posture Sitter-Selected Postures in an Office Chair The Effect of Mouse Location on Seated Posture Why and How We Meet Patient Rooms: A Changing Scene of Healing Adaptable Spaces and Their Impact on Learning The Outlook for Learning: Views on the Future The Private-to-Open Spectrum Anthropometrics of Fit Improving Oxygen Flow While Seated Maintainng Concordance as Seated Postures Change Promoting Healthy Movement and Natural Alignment Supporting the Spine When Seated Sitting Can Be Good for the Circulatory System The Art and Science of Pressure Distribution
The concern of the company is not just a beautiful timeless office chair, but the comfort and ultimate benefit of good health of its consumer.
For an unbiased, research-based approach on the superiority of Herman Miller to these topics, a good website to visit is:
http://www.office-chair-reviews.com/4/herman-miller-office-chairs/
The Herman Miller company is also a leader in the industry in sustainable design and uses a very green approach to design. According to the LEEDS Report, points were awarded to H. Miller in regards to: Returnable and recyclable packaging, construction waste management, materials reuse and recycled content, and innovation in design.
See:
http://www.hermanmiller.com/MarketFacingTech/hmc/product_downloads/lcs/LEED_NC_AER_2009.pdfWith such attention to the safety to its end-user and the environment, the ultimate in ergonomic use and comfort, and aesthetic approach to beautiful and modern design, I can see, now, why my friend is such a "Herman Miller" enthusiast.
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