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Herman Miller Swoop Plywood Lounge Chairs by Brian Kane in Original Blue Fabric

About the Item

Brian Kane's Swoop Collection for Herman Miller embodies a modern interpretation of midcentury style, particularly showcased through the Swoop Plywood Lounge Chair. Kane meticulously studied the interaction between people and public seating, noting how users contort themselves into often uncomfortable and nonfunctional furniture. His aim was to create a collection that genuinely accommodated the natural human form and its spontaneous behaviors. The Swoop Plywood Lounge Chair is a tribute to Herman Miller’s esteemed legacy, deeply influenced by the groundbreaking work of Charles and Ray Eames. Renowned for their pioneering use of molded plywood, the Eameses delivered furniture designs that have become timeless icons. Kane has adeptly modernized this motif, incorporating elegant upholstered "Swoops" that embrace the body in any chosen posture. This chair is designed to accommodate various sitting positions—whether upright, angled, or reclined—ensuring comfort and support in every scenario. We have four of the shown Swoop Plywood Lounge Chairs, all in their original condition. Each chair’s shell is a handsome showcase of Ashwood Veneer, exhibiting a subtle yet distinct grain. The chairs also retain their original Herman Miller fabric in a brilliant blue. Brian Kane’s chair is a pleasure to look at from every angle, making each chair easily adaptable to a multitude of well-appointed interiors. These are excellent examples of Kane’s design, as they are all in very good original condition.

Creator:
Herman Miller (Manufacturer),Brian Kane (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 30.5 in (77.47 cm)Width: 33 in (83.82 cm)Depth: 32 in (81.28 cm)Seat Height: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Ash,Chrome,Fabric
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
2010-
Date of Manufacture:
2016
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor wear consistent with age and history.
Seller Location:
Stamford, CT
Reference Number:
Seller: OR2791stDibs: LU10053242027712

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No other business of its kind did more than the Herman Miller Furniture Company to introduce modern design into American homes. Working with legendary designers such as Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson and Alexander Girard, the Zeeland, Michigan-based firm fostered some of the boldest expressions of what we now call mid-century modern style. In doing so, Herman Miller produced some of the most beautiful, iconic and, one can even say, noblest chairs, sofas, tables and other furniture ever.

Founded in 1923, Herman Miller was originally known for grand historicist bedroom suites: heavily ornamented wood furniture that appealed to a high-minded, wealthier clientele. The company — named for its chief financial backer — began to suffer in the early 1930s as the Great Depression hit, and D.J. De Pree, the company’s CEO, feared bankruptcy. In 1932, aid came in the form of Gilbert Rohde, a self-taught furniture designer who had traveled widely in Europe, absorbing details of the Art Deco movement and other modernist influences. After persuading De Pree that the growing middle class required smaller, lighter household furnishings, Rohde set a new course for Herman Miller, creating sleek chairs, tables and cabinetry that were the essence of the Streamline Moderne style.

Rohde died suddenly in 1944. The following year, De Pree turned to George Nelson, an architect who had written widely about modern furniture design. Under Nelson’s leadership, Herman Miller would embrace new technologies and materials and audacious biomorphic forms.

Some of the pieces the company produced are now emblems of 20th century American design, including the Eames lounge chair and ottoman and Nelson’s Marshmallow sofa and Coconut chair. Such instantly recognizable furnishings have become timeless — staples of a modernist décor; striking, offbeat notes in traditional environments.

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