There’s few things that get us going quite like the words “Herman Miller sale” do. And ahead of Presidents’ Day weekend, the brand is offering 20% off a wide selection of its quintessential design staples. We’re talking the ubiquitous Eames chair, the statement-making Noguchi coffee table, as well as a full range of items from the esteemed Nelson collection, all marked down right now. If you’ve been saving up to anoint your space with a designer piece, now’s the most economical time to buy (trust us, we’ve been watching Industry). And if you and your Valentine share a penchant for good design, nothing will demonstrate your love quite like a new pendant light will.
A handful of designs have maintained relevancy over the course of time but the Eames chair arguably leads the pack. Contributor Elise Portale said it best: “The Eameses built the impossible: A chair that’s comfortable no matter how you want to sit in it.” You’ll save 20% off on this investment piece during the current sales cycle, which extends to the brand’s more uncommon upholstery options like this psychedelic checkerboard or mohair to mimic the lounger in this Minneapolis home.
Shopping editor Audrey Lee “absolutely recommends” the Asari chair to anyone looking for investment pieces to decorate their office. She gave it 10s across the board, from physical appearance to practical use. “The chair has noticeably softened in a delightful way that’s ultra-accommodating to my dimensions without feeling too sunken in or too stiff,” she says.
Contributor Lila Allen described the Story as a choose-your-own-adventure vibe in her review. “You can opt to keep it neat and lined up, or flare it out all willy-nilly. The construction is sturdy (heavy!), so moving it from one location to another feels a little like relocating a tree.” It’s almost $100 off during the sale, AKA enough savings to stock the shelves with a stack of new paperbacks.
Finally pulling the trigger on the Noguchi coffee table will feel like a worthwhile investment, especially when you’re visited by serious designheads. The 20% discount makes the price point more palatable, and it’s the perfect companion to the Akari pendant light that you’ve already got hanging above.
Shopping writer Julia Harrison covets this pendant light for its “retro, Mad Men-esque appeal.” Inspired by Noguchi’s Japanese paper lanterns, the shape is meant to mimic an expanding design.
Partitioning open layouts helps to delineate specific living areas in your space, and this Eames room divider turns that task into an unexpected design moment. Crafted of curved plywood panels and inner walnut plies, the timeless design is easily adaptable to however your interior design sense evolves.
This extremely customizable daybed is also included in the sales fun. First of all, it’s been around for 75 years. You can also choose from tapered or hairpin legs, for either a midcentury or more modern look, and include or forego a backrest to support serious lounging habits.
Spacious enough for two people to sit comfortably without feeling overcrowded, the Nelson bench was a welcome staple in AD’s office leading up to Seat Week. It’s also more than capable of coffee or side table duty in your own home with the cane detailing adding an airy touch.
The iconic Eames Hang-It-All is a sculptural piece with built in functionality—you’ve likely seen it in a home tour or two of ours. Surround it with your favorite framed portraits to create a gallery wall with mid-century flair.
