Debuting some 20 years after Herman Miller introduced the Fiberglass Shell chairs, this film looks at their design and production from the drawing board to the casting to assembly to packaging. It’s choreographed to music by Buddy Colette. Head over to WHY Magazine via the below link to watch this newly restored film from the Library of Congress: bit.ly/2SPvHNZ Film Credit: Preserved by Library of Congress at the National Audio-Visual Conservation Center. © Eames Office LLC | Herman Miller

Designed by Ray Wilkes in 1976 and reintroduced with optional power modules in 2021, Wilkes Modular Sofa Group is the result of a chance encounter the designer had with a new foam injection machine in the manufacturing area of the plant. It produced the clean lines and smooth, contoured shapes Wilkes had envisioned for his design—and it did so reliably. Every cushion came out perfectly square with rounded edges, like Chiclet gum, which lent the seating collection its widely known nickname. It wa

There’s no substitute for an original. Charles and Ray Eames set a new standard for comfort with their signature 1956 design for Herman Miller. Today, the Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman are still assembled by hand in Michigan following the Eameses’ original design: Seven-ply molded wood shells cradle expertly upholstered cushions. In more than 60 premium fabrics and leathers, each chair is meticulously crafted to last for generations to come. Make this design legend your own: https://hi.dwr.com/