Herman Miller’s Aeron was the chair when it launched in the ’90s. It catapulted the word “ergonomics” into the workplace, and, with its foam-free mesh-seat design, it looked nothing like office chairs before it. Everyone from the early dot-com techies to Hollywood producers — and their mothers — had to have one not only because it was radically different, cutting-edge and darn-right comfortable, but also because it had become a status symbol. However, even an icon can be improved. Last month, the furniture manufacturer released a revamped version of the Aeron that retains the look of the original but has a number of enhancements that ultimately make it better and even more user friendly and comfortable. “Why would you touch this icon? Over the ensuing 20 years, we learned a lot,” said company CEO Brian Walker at the official launch in New York City. “Our mantra as a team was we could make it better in every element, we can keep something the same if it’s fundamental, but nothing could be worse.” Again, at first glance, one might not spot any differences from the original. But sit in ... , Sheila Kim, read more Architizer http://ift.tt/2egRsSN
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