Wood Accent WallsPallet Accent WallDiy AccentNeutral WallsRustic AccentBedroom Accent WallsWoodwallReclaimedwoodSmallspaceForwardFrom floors and walls to accessories, the interiors market presents a colorful, patched-up appeal. Using reclaimed wood planks and discards, designers give life to fractured patterns that bring a quirky, eye-catching touch.I am writing to ask if you would please send me one of your Embody chairs. Before I proceed, I want to assure you that I realize that the Embody chair is a work of high art and should not be granted to just anybody. With a price tag of $1100-$1600 there can be no question in anyone’s mind that Bill Stumpf’s last design was created for a distinct class of the seated elite. That Backfit frame that adjusts so perfectly to the Pixel-Matrix Support pads could only have been hatched by an ergonomic genius. And with seven different possible adjustments, every conceivable curve and contour of the back is cradled by attentive efficiency, leaving only the soul jonesing for more and left to cry out for the fulfillment of productivity.
Well worth the money… With the success of the uber-popular Aeron chair hatched in the 90s, you have by now no doubt had hundreds of thousands of clients at Herman Miller. I read recently that the Aeron chair itself boasts over 50,000 clients. The fact alone that you can refer to one who sits in a Herman Miller chair as a “client” speaks volumes – as if the person is being served by an accountant or possibly a psychologist. I imagine that a client of the Embody chair doesn’t even need a psychologist, as the chair itself is a psychologist. Have studies been done on this? Do clients of the Embody chair need less psychological help? Does the Embody chair pay for itself in a matter of only a few spared sessions of therapy? I realize that I am asking for a lot. I am not a particularly lucky person or habitual prizewinner, nor am I accustomed to receiving free things, unless you count coffee or socks. Perhaps you do not care to know about such things, but I do feel it is important to be honest with you if we are going to start off on the right foot.
The socks were from an over-zealous store clerk who then wanted, in exchange, my phone number. He was clearly a college boy who did not realize that I was at least 10 years his senior and, by the way, married. His mistake was giving me the socks first and then asking for my number. By the time I set him right it was too late to ask for the socks back. He was brave through his inflamed acne-scarred cheeks and even stammered that, if I wanted, we could still go get coffee (his treat) after he got off work “as friends”. The socks were of the water-wicking wool variety. At any rate, I do not frequently come across free things nor am I a woman of means. I am a writer, as well as a struggling entrepreneur. When I’m not blogging about what it was like to grow up so religious that I wasn’t even allowed to use a Speak N’ Spell because it contained the word “spell” and talked like the devil, I help run a rural ISP in the mountains west of Boulder from a bulky mess of a chair I purchased over 12 years ago from Office Max.
Even as I sit here now, the chair wheezes and swivels habitually to the left toward my bookcase whereupon I am subject repeatedly to the temptation of literary escapism. That I can finish this letter at all in the face of such partisanship is a small miracle. Even so, in 2008 – in the face of distraction from my left leaning chair – I co-founded a web-based social lending company, which ended up being named as one of Colorado’s most innovative companies in the same year. This was fantastic and would have been upgraded to positively thrilling had we actually been funded as a result of the honor. Unfortunately, I and my co-founders needed to eat so the company is currently treading water. I am not saying that possession of a Herman Miller Embody Chair, or possibly an extra in carbon balance fabric with an aluminum base on a graphite frame for one of my co-founders, would help the company get back in the race, but I am not saying the opposite would be true, either. Of course, I would never ask for something for nothing, Herman Miller, and I realize that with a free Embody chair would come grave responsibility.
I assure you, I am an avid user of several social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, and would vow to regularly broadcast praises about the Embody chair while simultaneously typing from the comfort of one. and elsewhere with the tag, “This post was written from the blissful comfort of a Herman Miller Embody Chair and is certifiably 100% ergonomically correct.” In addition, my memoir about growing up Evangelical is due out from Emergency Press within the next 12 months, in which I will also happily make an endorsement of comfort. Herman (may I call you Herman?), I realize it is not your policy to send out a free chair(s) to every person who asks for one (or two). In this case, however, I would like to offer that this could be a mutually beneficial exchange with potential for a lasting and, dare I say, passionate relationship. In other words, I will happily play Anaïs Nin to your Henry, er, Herman Miller. If you will have me, that is. Warmly (Not to be confused with the warmth that comes from constantly overcorrecting to the right),
PS – Should you decide me a worthy recipient, I will gladly cover shipping charges. Please email me at erae [at] thenervousbreakdown [dot] com or find shipping instructions in a subsequent post entitled, “Dear FedEx”.We're sorry, but we could not fulfill your request for /2007/10/08/herman-miller-second-life/ on this server. An invalid request was received from your browser. This may be caused by a malfunctioning proxy server or browser privacy software. Your technical support key is: 36fb-e1cf-1756-6707 You can use this key to fix this problem yourself. and be sure to provide the technical support key shown above. As a Project Manager and General Contractor in Chico, California identifying my "A-Team" is very important. I have found Bob Paget and the crew at Michael's Office Furnishings to be head and shoulders above the competition. They are definitely at the top of their field. He and his team worked extensively with me on a corporate relocation including the two consecutive expansions that followed.
Together he and his team designed and assembled north of 135 work stations without as much as a single damaged piece. Their attention to detail from the conceptual design phase through ordering and installation is impressive. On every occasion Bob and his team delivered on time. One example that stands out is a Bretford TRU Keystone Conference table in real Cherry that housed various high-end video conferencing components…It is an impressive table that arrived and went in without a glitch. It made the space, and since the day of installation it has been utilized 5 days a week. Bob’s extensive knowledge of biomechanics and work space ergonomics made the decision easy to outfit my own office with several Herman Miller Aeron’s, one of which is my favorite the Aeron Stool in polished aluminum and carbon tuxedo! I even gave an Aeron to my wife as a gift! Once you work with Bob and his team, you will only ask yourself one question…Why didn’t I call Bob sooner? Jim Faulbaum GC, PM
Here is a huge THANK YOU to Michaels Office Furnishings for doing a fantastic job! We asked them to do a very challenging job to pile a lot of people in a small area yet give them the space that is required to do the work. Michaels did more than listened to our request, they found a lot of ways to not only offer the desk space, but found solutions to many other space savings ideas. What this meant to our company is that we were able to double our office in the same amount of space! With that said, they were very straight forward communicating with us from time of sale, when the equipment was being built (PROUDLY IN THE USA!!!!!) to a very quick and efficient installation. From there, when we needed to order a couple more parts 6 months later, it was a breeze and the parts matched perfectly! You do not get this level of service, quality, and follow through with any big box brand or place in the North State. If you care about your office or furnishing, you owe it to yourself to come to Michaels.
It is well worth the visit. Ted Pella Inc. has had a long term relationship with Michael's Office Furnishings. We've bought office furniture, cubicle workstations, seating and ergonomic keyboards from them. Michael's has provided product design and finishes, 3D CAD views for space planning visualization as well as installation. We're very pleased with Michael's and plan to use them again for furnishing our offices. In 2007, the owner of Western Weather Group, Don Schukraft, came to the conclusion that since the vast majority of our employees' time was spent in a chair, it was important that it be ergonomically designed and would be adaptable to each individuals' need. Western Weather Group is located in Chico, CA and we went as far south as Sacramento looking for an ideal office chair. We found that Michaels in Redding offered the Aeron Chair by Herman Miller. We drove up there to check out this particular chair. We left purchasing 6 of them! We have been so pleased with the quality and the comfort, that each time we added an employee, we purchased another chair for them and will continue to do so into the future.
I am writing in recognition of the outstanding service I received from Michael's Office Furniture. While designing and furnishing the new student resource/media/study center for University Preparatory School, Bob Paget spent many hours helping me fine-tune the design and select the most appropriate fabrics that make the center welcoming, comfortable, and extremely functional for the students. He went out of his way to address every question and concern. He worked with me on budget and quickly presented detailed quotes, and all of the furniture was delivered promptly and installed beautifully. The room is a showcase for U-Prep, and the students absolutely love using it. Michael's Office Furniture's is a rare combination of customer service and attention to detail. I have no hesitation is recommending this company. The Resource Center, a recently constructed addition to the campus of University Preparatory School in Redding, has played an instrumental role in the success of my personal high school career.
Whether it comes to printing essays, tutoring, being tutored, researching for a project, or just relaxing with friends in the furnished front area, the Resource Center provides the perfect environment for any possible need a U-Prep student could have. The Resource Center is divided into two sections: the front half and the back half, separated by a towering bookshelf spilling over with any class textbook or AP prep-book one could possibly need. The first part of the room is luxuriously furnished with rich leather chairs and a lengthy couch, designed for conversation, nap time, or low key group work. The back half of the room is a whole different story. Two big, circular tables in the center of the space perfectly suit a decent sized group of people cramming for an exam, working on a group project etc. The whole perimeter of this section of the room is guarded by two perpendicular rows of computers, each furnished with their own individual dividers. In this part of the room is where we find the serious workers, dedicated to finishing their task at any cost necessary.
Adjacent to one row of computers in the very back left of the room, tucked behind Mr. Bright’s desk (the supervisor), lies a tabletop and several high chairs looking out the window into the quad. For those who wish to work individually, get lost in a book, or simply daydream out the window, this is an ideal spot. The resource center for me has been a privilege to use, and the wonderful furnishings provided by Michael’s Office Furniture make it a hub for both academic and social activity on the U-Prep campus. Contractor License # 323402 Pulse by First Office Pulse offers the perfect space planning experience. A modular interface allows you to custom fit the right furniture for your space. Easily wrap a room for multiple work areas and keep a light and airy footprint. Use Pulse's modularity and vast color palette to brand your company's culture or highlight individual departments. Plan easier and influence work better with Pulse. Canvas Office Landscape by Herman Miller
Canvas Office Landscape is an adaptive solution for creating human-centered workplaces. Consisting of a concise set of elements, Canvas simplifies the creation of varied settings to support the activities of individuals and groups. Its elements combine harmoniously in many different ways, so Canvas can address the widest possible range of workplace needs. The office becomes a place people want to be, and where they have the connections they need—with others and their tools—to do their best work. Celle by Herman MillerMeaning—an affordable, sophisticated, supportive work chair that disassembles in five minutes and is 94% recyclable. But you won't be recycling this durable chair any time soon. Celle combines innovative support, great looks, and more comfort than any other work chair in its price category. Aeron by Herman Miller The Aeron chair didn't end up in the Museum of Modern Art's permanent collection just because it looks cool. Its looks are only the beginning.