Herman Miller and Wright join forces to celebrate timeless
design with an exclusive 100-piece capsule collection of rare
vintage pieces.
ZEELAND,
Mich., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate
its 100th anniversary year, Herman Miller—renowned for its enduring
original designs—is giving discerning collectors and design
enthusiasts a peek into its past with a curated selection of 100
rare vintage pieces.
Herman Miller Vintage is being launched in partnership with
esteemed auction house Wright. This collaboration is a natural fit
between the brands, as both have long been destinations for
timeless, heirloom-quality furniture and stewards of sustainable,
circular models.
Working in partnership with Herman Miller, Wright has sourced
and meticulously vetted 100 pieces produced throughout Herman
Miller's rich history. The collection includes both iconic and
hard-to-find pieces, with many featuring custom fabrics and the
remarkable patina that only the most well-preserved vintage pieces
can offer. The full collection will be available online starting
September 20; select pieces will be
showcased through the end of October at Herman Miller's Park Avenue
store in New York, the Herman
Miller contract showroom in Los
Angeles, and Wright's showroom in Chicago.
For the last century, Herman Miller has set the bar for original
design, enduring quality, and exceptional craftsmanship. As a
determined advocate for the circular economy and
sustainability-driven design, Herman Miller continues to produce
furniture designed to last for generations. Herman Miller Vintage
is just one program intended to keep products out of landfills.
Other programs, like rePurpose, funnel business customers'
surplus furniture to deserving non-profit organizations, helping to
divert thousands of tons annually from waste streams.
"Our rich history and leading role in 20th century design has
yielded an extraordinary body of work that inspires a unique sense
of connection, desire, and joy across generations,"
says Ben Watson, Herman Miller's Chief Creative and Product
Officer. "This partnership with Wright celebrates the
timelessness and craft that are innate to every Herman Miller
product and offers a new channel for those who are passionate about
sustainability and preservation."
"Herman Miller produced the most important American designs
of the 20th Century. We are proud to play a part in promoting that
history," says Richard Wright, founder of Wright.
The pieces will range, on average, from $500-$10,000. Sign
up for early access to the sale here.
Shop the collection starting September
20 at 12pm EST. Select pieces
will be showcased at the following locations from September 20 through the end of October:
Herman Miller New York – 251 Park Ave S,
New York, NY 10010
Herman Miller Los Angeles – 3641 Holdrege Ave
#100, Los Angeles, CA 90016
Wright Chicago – 1440
W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL
60642
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.
About Wright
Richard
Wright founded Wright in 2000. An innovator and pioneer in
the auction world, Wright was named the "maverick of design" by The
New York Times. Wright is known around
the world for its creativity and quality of presentation. From the
sale of the iconic Four Seasons Restaurant interior to Marcel Breuer houses, Wright has successfully
produced hundreds of auctions of art and design.
Wright and Rago joined forces in 2019, followed by the addition of
LAMA in the fall of 2021 and in 2022 Toomey & Co. joined the
firm. Together, the company brings $95+ million in annual sales,
has a team of 100, and more than a century of combined business
experience. With a national coast-to-coast presence, shared
clientele, technology, innovation, and creativity, alongside
expertise and shared passion, Rago/Wright is uniquely positioned to
serve a global audience while maintaining a strong independent
voice in the world of art and design.
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