Herman Miller re-releases “Rosewood” Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Well, what to talk about today? This one is a no brainer. In all the years that we have been a Herman Miller for the Home retailer, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been asked whether I think that HM will ever make the Eames Lounge chair and Ottoman in Rosewood again. My response, "probably not in my lifetime". Well, the next best thing has happened. In what is the 50th anniversary year of the creation of the Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, HM has not only released a 50th anniversary edition in any of the current veneer options (Natural cherry, Cherry, or Walnut) , but they have also made available a new version in "Santos Palisander" which is a sustainable type of Rosewood.
"The 50th anniversary year is also the occasion for the introduction of a striking and richly grained veneer called Santos Palisander, a sustainably sourced tropical wood from Forest Stewardship Council certified forests."
So, to see the whole story, go the following link: http://www.hermanmiller.com/CDA/SSA/News/Story/0,1585,a8-c407-n398,00.html
We are excited to bring our first model of this new veneer in to our showroom, as we can start to order this now for the showroom and early in May for clients, at which time it will be available on-line as a completely separate chair on gabrielross.com
Another option that makes this chair even more luxurious is the optional upgrade to Edelman leather. Wow!!
April 18th, 2006 at 3:19 pm
I build these chairs and we have been seeing some absolutely beautiful ones coming through. I think that on average they are nicer then most of the original rosewoods were.
May 3rd, 2006 at 1:20 pm
We finally received our first Eame Lounge and ottoman in Santos Palisander for our showroom yesterday. All I can say is WOW !!!
I really like the Natural cherry, Cherry and walnut veneers as well, but this new version has so much more impact. The fact that it comes with the 50th anniversary medallion as well, will make this chair a real collectible.