ZEELAND, Mich., Nov. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Herman
Miller, the global leader in innovative design and furnishing
solutions, formally announced a new seating collection with
celebrated designer Michael Anastassiades—Comma. Built on the
pillars of modesty and minimalism, Michael's new Comma Seating
showcases the power of simplicity. Focusing attention on
craftsmanship, sculptural details and precise proportions, the new
design is a natural statement piece for any space, whether it is a
home, office or business.
"Comma achieves that which very few designs can: the rare
combination of quietness and character. A practical and rational
design, though with proportions and details which captivate," says
Noah Schwarz, Creative Director at
Herman Miller and Design Within Reach. "While a natural fit for the
home, Comma is versatile, and appropriate for a variety of
settings—anywhere a beautiful chair or stool might be needed."
"The starting point of this project was the idea of
communicating comfort through a simple gesture. It begins with a
sleek backrest design that wraps around the chair which then
becomes the structure for its legs," says Anastassiades. "The chair
simultaneously communicates an invitation to sit down while at the
same time providing a sense of enclosure. Between the frame sits
the seat, which appears as a floating element."
While keeping with Herman Miller's tradition of a modern
aesthetic, Comma introduces a new material palette and design
language to its acclaimed dining chair and stool portfolio by
adding a collection celebrating the beauty of wood.
"The new collection needed to embody the warmth and craft
evident in the best 20th century chair designs, yet develop its own
unique personality," says Schwarz. Comma's distinct appearance
seems to do just that, offering chairs and stools pared down to
their essential elements, geometric with circle seats and frames at
right angles. Blending the minimalist Scandinavian/Japanese
aesthetic with comfort, each Comma option exhibits expressive,
fluid sculptural lines able to work in a broad range of
settings.
This is the fourth time the brand has partnered with
Michael Anastassiades.
"We knew Michael was the right partner for the project. He has
an innate ability to create iconic forms—minimalist, yet full of
grace and beauty," says Schwarz.
Comma Seating includes chairs with and without arms, in addition
to stools available at both bar and counter heights. The collection
is available in a variety of woods and stain colors, with the
option to add a leather seat pad. Pricing begins at $595 USD. Comma is available to order now, both
through Herman Miller dealers and for residential needs, at
store.hermanmiller.com.
About Michael
Anastassiades
Michael Anastassiades is a
London-based company specializing
in the design and manufacturing of high-quality lighting and
objects. Established in 2007, it was founded to increase the
availability of Michael's signature pieces. The objects are
fabricated by family-run workshops worldwide, selected for their
unique manufacturing skills and traditional use of materials. Each
product is handcrafted and stamped with the designer's mark.
Michael Anastassiades' design
philosophy is to produce exceptionally designed objects of
permanent value. His work is featured in permanent collections at
the Museum of Modern Art in New
York, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Victoria & Albert Museum,
London, the MAK in Vienna, the Crafts Council in London and the FRAC Centre in Orleans France.
In 2015, Anastassiades received the Royal Designer for Industry
(RDI) award from the Royal Society of Arts (RSA) in recognition of
outstanding contribution to design and society. He has gone on to
win the Designer of the Year award for Elle Decoration
International Design Awards (2019), The Design Prize (2019) and
Maison&Objet (2020).
About Herman Miller
Herman Miller is a globally
recognized leader in design. Since its inception in 1905, the
company's innovative, problem-solving designs and furnishings have
inspired the best in people. Herman Miller is guided by an
enduring legacy of design, innovation, and social good. In 2021,
Herman Miller and Knoll created MillerKnoll, a collective
of dynamic brands that comes together to design the world
we live in.
About MillerKnoll
MillerKnoll is a collective
of dynamic brands that comes together to design the world we live
in. Powering the world's most dynamic design brands, MillerKnoll
includes Herman Miller and Knoll, plus Colebrook Bosson Saunders,
DatesWeiser, Design Within Reach, Edelman
Leather, Fully, Geiger, HAY, Holly
Hunt, Maars Living Walls, Maharam, Muuto, naughtone, and
Spinneybeck|FilzFelt. Together we are redefining modern
design for the 21st century and changing the world for the
better. As MillerKnoll, we form an unparalleled platform from
which to imagine a more sustainable, caring, and beautiful world
for everyone.
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