Ahhh… it’s that time of year…

Crisp autumn air? Scarves and mittens? Holiday decor hits storefront windows? Hot tea and crackling fires? yah, yah, it’s all good, but what’s great about this time of year? Herman Miller is on SALE!

Today until December 12th, Herman Miller products are 15% off. Now that’s something to drink tea to.

Herman Miller is a canon of authentic mid century modern design – reproducing the greats: Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson and Isamu Noguchi. The design house also commissions and manufactures contemporary designs from an array of talent including Yves Behar, the designer behind Herman Miller’s most recent office chair SAYL. They are also, of course, the name behind the infamous Aeron chair. They sign their name to the groundbreaking Embody chair and continue to push boundaries in the area of contemporary ergonomic office design each and every day.

Platform Bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller - photo: hermanmiller.com

Noguchi Table by Isamu Noguchi for Herman Miller - photo: hermanmiller.com

SAYL side chair by Yves Behar for Herman Miller - photo: hermanmiller.com

Aeron Chair by Bill Stumpf and Don Chadwick - photo: hermanmiller.com

Embody Chair by Bill Stumpf and Jeff Weber for Herman Miller - photo: hermanmiller.com

The newest addition to the Herman Miller line up is a partnership with Italian design company Magis.

This line carries products for indoor and outdoor and is committed to technology innovation, working with top designers from all over the world. Magis brings a breath of fresh air to an already impressive and dynamic selection of products in the Herman Miller portfolio. The best part? Magis products are also on SALE until December 12th!

Shop the sale for Magis by Herman Miller on our website, here.
Shop the sale for other great Herman Miller products on our website, here.

I was driving through Quadra Village the other night and popped into Cascadia Liquor for a cool white wine to enjoy on these deliciously warm summer nights we’ve been experiencing in Victoria recently. It was my first visit to this store and I was immediately in love … with the ceiling.

Large Saucer Bubble Lamps at Cascadia Liquor, Quadra Location

Large Saucer Bubble Lamps at Cascadia Liquor, Quadra Location

These George Nelson Large Saucer Bubble Lamps by Modernica look fantastic against the open rafters and ducting. They form a perfect bridge from the industrial ceiling to the polished selection of spirits and ales.

Find the Saucer Bubble Lamp on our website, here.
Visit Cascadia Liquor’s website, here.

George Nelson ca.1965, photo: okcmoa.com

The Oklahamo Museum of Art with Vitra Design Museum is featuring “George Nelson: Architect, Writer, Designer, Teacher” February 3rd – May 8th. The first complete retrospective of Nelson’s work will include over 120 objects including chairs, clocks, lamps, benches, etc., and also over 50 documents that include drawings, photos, and films.

photo: www.modernica.net

Nelson was one of the most prominent American designers of the 20th century in various areas spanning architecture,  industrial design, and photography. He was also an influential lecturer, curator, writer and publicist. For over two decades Nelson was the design director for Herman Miller, allowing him the opportunity to work closely with other canons of mid century modern design such as Charles and Ray Eames, Alexander Girard, and Isamu Noguchi.

Nelson Bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Marshmallow Sofa by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Swag Leg Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Coconut Chair and Ottoman by George Nelson - photo: Photo: Vitra Design Museum Archive

Herman Miller just recently re-introduced the  Nelson Basic Cabinetry series – an excellent collection of cabinet coordinates that can be put together to create a built-in look or used individually as nightstands or side tables. The introduction included Nelson’s bench with a new metal base option. View these products on our website, here.

Nelson Bench with Bookcase Cabinet for Herman Miller

As if you need another excuse to visit Oklahoma… but in case you did, this retrospective show is it.  There may be opportunities to see George Nelson’s original product designs in retail stores (although, even these are few and far between), but this is a rare chance to get a glimpse of the artist’s personal world and thoughts through his drawings and writings and connect it all together in one space.

Read more on this exhibition on the Oklahoma City Museum of Art’s website, here.
View and purchase George Nelson products on our website, here.

Modernica's Triple Fixture, design: George Nelson - photo: modernica.net

Modernica’s Triple Fixture bubble lamp is featured in Canada’s House and Home Magazine, January 2011 issue. You can find in the in the “Focus” section as part as the “Light it Up” feature article on statement multiheaded light fixtures.

Canadian House and Home Magazine - photo: houseandhome.com

The article describes the fixture as “a play on puppetry”, and where does House and Home recommend you would find such a wonderful example of mid century modern lighting design? why, Gabriel Ross of course.

Modernica's Triple Fixture, design: George Nelson - photo: modernica.net

The Triple Fixture can be ordered with different style bubble lamps. You could hang three saucers, three cigars, three balls, lanterns, pears … or combine different lights and hang a mixture!

View the Triple Fixture and the whole selection of George Nelson Bubble Lamps at gabrielross.com, here.
Visit House and Home Magazine, here.

Vitra has just released 3 brand new wall clocks by George Nelson. Shown is the Polygon Clock, Wheel Clock, designed in 1961. And the impressive Flock of Butterflies Clock, designed in 1955!