The Herman Miller Zeph Chair may be the biggest chair release of 2022. It is full of all the style, colour and technology that users have come to expect from the true heavyweight of office chair brands.
The most striking element of the Zeph design is undoubtedly that “less is more”. Simplicity is its essence. But it would be easy to overlook the enormous amount of technology that has gone into this elegant and minimalist design. Herman Miller touts the chair as a classic silhouette with modern ergonomics.
Studio 7.5 are responsible for the clever design, the kinematic monoshell was the product of ingenious 3D printing that allowed this chair to be fine-tuned through multiple prototypes to achieve the effective final result, where the recline of the chair moves with your body such that it feels very natural.
One great aspect is of the design is that the chair has an option 3D knit that slides directly onto the shell without the need for any tools and can be easily changed out for any of the palette of 20 different textile colours that are available. In addition its made from 50% post-consumer recycled content which should keep those who are sustainably minded satisfied.
There are 8 colour options for the chair shell
When it comes to the 3D knit the is when you can really mix and match the colours to create something that will stand out from the crowd and produce that designer cutting edge feel.
Get down to the brass tacks of the specification, the two main options are the Zeph chair with Arms and the armless options.
The Zeph Chair with Arms details are:
Height: 741–885 mm Width: 614 mm Depth: 479 mm Seat Height: 372–512 mm Seat Depth: 432 mm Arm Height: 220 mm
The Zeph Chair Armless details are:
Height: 741–885 mm Width: 543 mm Depth: 479 mm Seat Height: 372–512 mm Seat Depth: 432 mm
The slightly less width of the armless option makes it an attractive choice in environments where space is at a premium.
Ultimately in terms of the echelon of Herman Miller offerings this chair is an entry level option, however it is without doubt one of the most vibrant options to hit the market in many a year and is set to make a huge splash in the market.
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