The reference point for mid-century design - Eames Lounge Chair, Noguchi Table
Herman Miller pioneered American modernism with a steadfast belief in bringing integrity to design. The company emphasizes human-centered design, durability, and honest materials. Products are designed for repeated use with repair and reassembly using standard parts.
Signature$5,495 - $10,295
The 1956 icon by Charles and Ray Eames. Molded plywood shells, premium leather upholstery, and signature reclined positioning inspired by a broken-in baseball mitt.
Signature$1,400 - $2,465
The 1994 benchmark for ergonomic seating by Bill Stumpf and Don Chadwick. Features Pellicle mesh suspension and is now made with over 50% recycled materials including ocean-bound plastic.
Signature$2,445 - $2,745
Isamu Noguchi's sculptural coffee table featuring two interlocking wood base pieces supporting a freeform glass top. In continuous production since 1948.
Signature$1,195 - $1,795
The revolutionary 1946 molded plywood chair that earned Time Magazine's 'Design of the Century' award. The breakthrough that established the Eameses as design icons.
$1,795 - $2,595
George Nelson's 1946 platform bench - a versatile piece that serves as seating, table, or display platform. Solid hardwood slats on maple or walnut base.
$395 - $795
The iconic shell chair prized since 1950 for sophisticated yet playful seating. Now made from 100% recycled plastic in multiple base options.
$695 - $945
George Nelson's 1952 Bubble Lamp series with a translucent polymer skin stretched over steel wire frames. Soft, diffused light with sculptural presence.
🇺🇸 US · $500-$15,000+
Knoll pioneered the 'total design' philosophy, integrating architecture with space planning and furniture design. Founded on Bauhaus principles of industrial design purity combined with Cranbrook's organic craftsmanship, the company brings a synthesis of clean modernist lines, honest materials, and sculptural forms that shaped American corporate and residential interiors.
🇨🇭 CH · $500-$15,000+
Vitra's philosophy is 'making homes great through the power of design.' Founded on the belief that design should simplify everyday life and contribute to a better living experience, Vitra produces furniture that avoids the superfluous and lasts for generations. The company emphasizes sustainability, repairability, and inclusive design.
🇺🇸 US · $$$
Emeco embodies 'sustainability through longevity' - creating furniture built to last 150 years rather than embracing planned obsolescence. Founded in 1944 to make torpedo-proof chairs for the U.S. Navy, each piece is handcrafted through a 77-step process using 80% recycled aluminum, turning industrial waste into heirloom-quality seating.
🇺🇸 US · $200-$5,000
Blu Dot believes design should do more than just look good - it needs to enhance how we live and work. Founded on 'humble Modernism' principles, they create accessible modern furniture through total collaboration, emphasizing affordability without sacrificing aesthetics. Their approach rejects the 'hero designer' model in favor of collective design effort.
🇩🇰 DK · $1,500-$15,000+
Carl Hansen & Søn represents the pinnacle of Danish modern design, championing organic functionalism through masterful craftsmanship. The brand's philosophy centers on showing 'the inner soul of furniture through a simple and functional exterior.'
🇯🇵 JP · $1,500-$10,000+
Maruni embodies 'Industrialized Craftsmanship' - fusing traditional Japanese woodworking with advanced manufacturing to create furniture that combines robustness with timeless design. Their philosophy centers on creating furniture that will remain fresh and vital for a hundred years.