by AF 0608 i3 — June 11, 2010—In its new showroom in The Merchandise Mart, Chicago, Geiger International, a subsidiary of Herman Miller, will showcase its furniture known for state-of-the-art wood sculpting capabilities as well as meticulous upholstery detailing.
To kick off its inaugural year in the Mart, Geiger is introducing six guest seating platforms, for a total of 12 new guest chairs. Designed in separate collaborations with 5D Studio, Khodi Feiz, Mark Goetz and Brian Graham, the group runs the gamut of commercial and residential applications, from beautiful everyday side seating to statement-making designs suitable for lounge, dining and retail, says Geiger.
“Though overall the group covers a lot of aesthetic ground, the common denominator is they all make creative use of wood and fine upholstery, which showcases Geiger’s state-of-the-art wood sculpting capabilities as well as our meticulous upholstery detailing,” says Mike Milligan, Director of Product Development for Geiger.
The platforms include Saya by 5D Studio; A Line and Deft by Khodi Feiz; Full Twist by Mark Goetz; and City Hall and Advocate by Brian Graham.
The Saya guest chair surrounds the sitter with an embrace of innovative woven mesh upholstery and combines a light, translucent curving back with a solid angular wood base.
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A Line and Deft guest chairs both combine solid-wood carving technology with elegantly shaped upholstered elements to create a family of comfortable guest chairs. Each design is available in an armless version as well.
The Full Twist guest chair appears to have a frame formed from flowing ribbons of wood, but the illusion can be attributed to Geiger’s state-of-the-art wood sculpting capabilities. The slightly sloping, cradling back piece supports the sitter, while the open back enhances comfort by preventing heat build-up during long sessions.
The City Hall and Advocate families of guest are restrained in form and crisp in execution. Precise City Hall hearkens to the designs of early 20th century European modernists, while geometric Advocate is rooted in mid-20th century Danish modernism.
All guest seating will be GREENGUARD certified by their respective offer dates.
For more information, visit the Geiger Web site.
