sled chair
Design Ward Bennett,
1966
Ward Bennett’s Sled chair draws the eye to its base. Tubular steel welded into an X shape and mounted on parallel rails makes a bold statement. Upholstered in nearly any textile or leather available, the Sled chair’s seat and back cradle the sitter. Distinctive design and welcoming comfort are two reasons Sled has been around since 1966.
712W*760D*775H
Herman Miller was a West Michigan businessman who helped his son-in-law, D.J. De Pree, buy the Michigan Star Furniture Company in 1923. De Pree had been working at the company, which opened in 1905, since he was hired in 1909 as a clerk. De Pree knew his father-in-law was a man of integrity, so he decided to rename the company after him. By the middle of the 20th century, the name Herman Miller had become synonymous with “modern” furniture. Working with legendary designers George Nelson and Charles and Ray Eames, the company produced pieces that would become classics of industrial design.