Design
Aeron’s functionality shows through, contributing to a
distinctive look that invites you to sit and experience the chair
for yourself. From the transparency of the Pellicle suspension
material to the chair’s curvilinearity, Aeron was designed
around people, with Bill Stumpf and Don Chadwick creating
an aesthetic all their own. It’s no wonder the chair was added
to the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art™
even before the first one was sold.
About Bill Stumpf and Don Chadwick
Bill Stumpf was a key figure in Herman Miller’s transformation
into a research-based, problem-solving innovator. His designs
for Herman Miller include the Ergon® Chair – the world’s first
research-based ergonomic office chair – and the Equa® Chair,
which he designed with Don Chadwick. Chadwick’s own
long relationship with Herman Miller has produced many
memorable designs. “Herman Miller isn’t afraid to take
chances on new ideas,” Don says. “That’s why the company’s
been successful for so long, and that’s one reason why it’s
challenging to work for them.”
Much more than a mesh, Aeron’s Pellicle suspension features elliptically shaped elastomeric threads woven together
to create a topographically neutral surface that conforms to each person who sits in the chair.
Bill Stumpf
Don Chadwick
