ZEELAND,
Mich., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspired by
designs and technical drawings by Ray and Charles Eames,
Herman Miller is pleased to announce its updated and newly named
Eames Turned Stool. The iconic stool, previously titled the
Eames Walnut Stool, has until now been available in solid turned
walnut and in three shapes. The renamed Eames Turned
Stool adds a fourth shape to the collection and expands the
finish options to include ebonized ash.
As Herman Miller celebrates 100 years this year, the updated
Eames Turned Stool honors the brand's rich design heritage and
ongoing commitment to archival introductions and reinterpretations.
The iconic design was first introduced in 1960 when Charles and Ray Eames were commissioned to
design three lobbies for the newly constructed Time & Life
Building at Rockefeller Center in New
York City. The stool became one of the project's most famous
elements and one of the most recognized pieces in Herman Miller's
collection.
"According to photo documentation in the Library of Congress and
technical drawings from the Herman Miller Archives, the Eames
Office initially prototyped ten variations of turned stool
designs," said Amy Auscherman,
Director of Global Archives and Brand
Heritage at MillerKnoll. "Of those ten designs, four were
selected for the lobbies of the Time & Life Building, and three
made their way into Herman Miller's product line. Shape "D" was
included in the original Time & Life lobbies and offers a
worthy addition to this now iconic family of Eames designs."
The sculptural stool is highly versatile in function and form,
serving as side table and objet d'art. The concave top and bottom
of each stool is designed so that it can be placed either way up—a
sculptural object that is a delightful host to a short-term guest,
a stack of books, or a beverage.
All four Eames Turned Stools are available in the original solid
turned walnut as well as a newly introduced ebonized ash finish.
The newly introduced fourth shape is defined by a central section
characterized by two thick, circular discs. All shapes share the
original dimensions and craftsmanship and can be purchased in
stores and online at Herman Miller and through Herman Miller
and MillerKnoll dealers for contract customers. Visit the Herman
Miller website for your region for availability.
About Herman Miller
Over the last century, Herman Miller has been guided by a
commitment to problem-solving designs that inspire the best in
people. Along the way, Herman Miller has forged critical
relationships with the most visionary designers of the day, from
mid-century greats like George
Nelson, the Eames Office, and Isamu
Noguchi, to research-oriented visionaries like Robert Propst and Bill Stumpf—and with today's
groundbreaking studios like Industrial Facility and Studio 7.5.
From the birth of ergonomic furniture to manufacturing some of the
twentieth century's most iconic pieces, Herman Miller has pioneered
original, timeless design that makes an enduring impact, while
building a lasting legacy of design, innovation, and social good.
Herman Miller is a part of MillerKnoll, a collective of dynamic
brands that comes together to design the world we live in. For more
information, visit hermanmiller.com/about.
Herman Miller is the sole authorized manufacturer of
furniture designs by Charles and Ray
Eames for all markets except Europe and the Middle East. For these regions, please contact
Vitra.
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