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Herman Miller Setu Review: The Easy Ergonomic Chair

What are you doing right now? Are you sitting down? What do you think about the chair you are in? Is it stylish, supportive? Have you ever really thought about it before? I didn't until a couple of years ago when I realized I was doing myself a disservice by sitting in the chair equivalent of a backache. "Ergonomic stuff is for the weak and elderly," being the type of perception I used to have. I eventually realized that sitting in a "nice" chair helped comfort and productivity a lot, but it wasn't easy finding the right seat. Most "ergonomic" items these days are gimmicks, and finding something specially designed for your comfort and health is hard. Well here is one item you don't have to stress-out about.

Here is my personal review of the new Herman Miller Setu task and desk chair. The brand well know for the universally popular Aeron desk chair has a few other products you should know about. One of them is right for you. In short, in the Herman Miller line of chairs, the Setu is made for simplicity and ease of use. No complex or frustrating levers and micro adjustments. The chair is designed to naturally fit to you, without having to adjust it. An added bonus is that multiple people can enjoy the same seat (no, not at the same time), without having to disturb your unique ergonomic settings.

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T. Anthony Alligator Desk Set

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Men's Style

In the electronic age the elegant executive's desk set is something of a throwback to a more Mad Men-ish era. In December we wrote about Bottega Veneta's luxe sterling silver version. Now Manhattan luxury luggage and leather goods company T. Anthony has come out with an even more luxurious set in genuine Louisiana alligator skin (above). Available by special order only with a production time of up to three months, the price depends on the market for the exotic leather, but was recently quoted at $13,000. Available in brown with polished gold fittings or black with polished nickel fittings, the set consists of a document tray, blotter, letter opener, scissors, memo pad holder and pencil cup. T. Anthony, founded in 1946, has a rich history of making custom luggage and travel items for the likes of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Marilyn Monroe and Jackie Onassis.

Tags: Alligator, Crocodile, Desk, Desk set, DeskSet, Duke of Windsor, DukeOfWindsor, Luggage, T. Anthony, T.Anthony

Lux Tip: Pen Intervention

by Annie Scott (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor, Writing Instruments, Lux Tips

Look at the pens on your desk. Maybe you have an especially nice one, one that means something sentimental to you, and another one you especially like. What on earth are the rest of them doing there? You don't even like those pens! Why do you make yourself use them every day when it would be so easy to have something you like?

Pen Intervention Steps:
1. Throw out all pens with names of prescription drugs on them. Seriously.
2. Try to give away away the pens you don't like. Does your yoga studio want pens? Your local school?
3. Give up and throw out the pens you don't like.
4. Look at the pens you have left. Why do you have each pen? "I have to have a red one" is not good enough. You will be getting a red pen you like.
4. Decide how many pens you need and what kind you like. Ballpoint? Felt tip?
5. Go shopping. A good pen lasts a long time. Get good pens. Broke? Start stealing them from hotels. A pen with a story is better than a Bic.

It's just another easy way to make life more lux for cheap or free.

Tags: desk, lux tip, pen, pens

The Ultimate Minimalist Desk

by Annie Scott (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor, Gadgets

Heckler Design calls it "The Last Desk You'll Ever Own."

This minimalist desk, the OneLessDesk, is simple, chic, and clearly designed with Mac in mind.

It looks so beautiful, but could you really run your life with no hard copies of anything? Maybe it should be called OneLessDesk-OneMoreNearbyFileCabinet.

It comes in white or silver, and when you nestle the lower part in? It's about one foot deep. Just a foot! That's probably less space than your side table!

And, there's more that you don't see. The top shelf there is hollow, so there's a place for any usb and wifi ports you may need. Very smart design, Heckler. We approve.

Gallery: "The Last Desk You'll Ever Own"

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Tags: computer, desk, furniture, heckler, heckler designs, imac, mac, minimalist, table

$20,000 Office Style: The Bottega Veneta Leather Desk

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor, Men's Style

I spend a lot of my day sitting at a desk so I'm always interested in seeing the latest in unique and interesting desk designs. This leather desk from Bottega Veneta is a little dark for my taste but it's also sleek and masculine, with a minimalist vibe. It's available in five different colors and features leather handles on both the drawers (there are three along the front) and on each side of the desk itself (makes it look a little like Transformer luggage to me), plus all the corners are accented with protective matte metal trim. Very chic. $19,700

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The Amazing WingDesk

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor, Wings

This amazing desk made of Tasman Oak and Macassar Ebony was designed to resemble the wing of a Dakota DC-3 aircraft. The desk was created by Infinity Fine Furniture an Australian company that specializes in custom furniture design. The desk as fun details like runway and landing lights and an electronic keypad that opens the lid of the desk. The desk is priced at $23,000 Australian.

[Thanks, Neil]

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Tom Spina Designs Han Solo Desk

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

A post on The Stylephile led me to this amazing desk, an absolute dream piece for the Star Wars aficionado, it features the iconic image of Hans Solo trapped in carbonite from The Empire Strikes Back. The desk is made mainly from steel and was created by Tom Spina Designs for for one of the members of Christian rock band, Casting Crowns.

Tom Spina Designs accepts private commissions from a wide range of individuals and companies, they specialize in functional art, pieces that are furniture but also unique pieces of art. They also do custom sculpture including busts and masks, theme props and lifesized characters. There are a few pieces available in their shop including latex masks and mannequins. For $625 plus $75 shipping you can get a Skull throne that is made of fiberglass but looks like carved stone.

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Pininfarina Luna Desk

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

The look of a Pininfaria design is unmistakable, usually red or black, often with shiny metal trim. The company most famous for the Ferrari has a streamlined style that seems to be able to work on anything from hard drives to chairs to hotels. The latest option is the Luna Desk which has a thick glass top and arched asymmetrical legs but the most eye-catching part is the giant red leather inlay (also available in black). The desk sells for $12,885.

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The I-Con Desk

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

This I-Con desk takes the ideas of clean lines and minimalistic approach to the far ends of the spectrum. Designed by Michiel van der Kley, the top is made of white Corian, the drawers black-stained walnut veneer, and it stands on chromed steel legs. And if the you're like me and concerned about having enough storage (as it would probably lose all it's crisp modern appeal if you piled it high with papers) a free-standing drawer unit is also available separately.

The desk is comes in several sizes and starts at £3,850. The drawer unit: £1,995.

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The Perfect Summer Desk Accessory: The Propello Desk/Table Fan

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor, Gadgets

The hot days of summer are fast approaching, which means those days where the air in the office is stuffy and sticky and you can't seem to find relief no matter how high you crank the AC are on the way also. But maybe the Propello desk/table fan will help you stay productive on those miserable days? Available in two neutral colors, this light blue and a darker gray, the fan blades are made of soft natural rubber (so they can't hurt you) and it's all but completely silent with the finest "johnson electric" ball-bearing motor inside making things go 'round. Sells for $140.

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Eames Mesh Managment Chair

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

Style and functionality come together easily in the Eames Managment Chair. Designed in 1958, when the word "ergonomic" was young and rarely used outside of research papers, its lightweight and body-hugging form was ahead of its time. The thin mesh backing is self-contouring and flexible, for "even weight distribution and long-term comfort." The mesh-backed chair is available in three colors, but the design is also available with other materials and in other colors at different price points. Price (for mesh): $1,188.

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Hedi Slimane Designs Furniture

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

Photographer turned furniture designer Hedi Slimane's newest endeavor into the world of office furniture is a structured and geographical one. Using ebonized stainless steel, his creations include desks, chairs, and shelves that use a pattern of angles, squares, and thin lines to create a modern minimalist appearance. Although sleek and beautiful to look at, and sure to make a statement as part of a decorating scheme, I can't say they look comfortable at all to actually sit on or use. But then, that's obviously not the point.

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Tags: chair, chairs, desk, desks, dior, dior home, DiorHome, furniture, hedi slimane, HediSlimane, office, shelf, shelves

iGo Desk

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Gadgets

Most people try to coordinate their furniture, then try to figure out the best way to incorporate accessories into the picture. The size and usability of a TV or computer might be taken into account beforehand, but few would start with a computer and work out. If you happen to be in this minority and own a Mac, the iGo desk is perfect for you. It is designed not only to integrate with the Mac, but to complement its appearance. It is completely ergonomic and comes in both sitting and standing models. Price: $333-$500.

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James Desk

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

If your desk is anything like mine it is often a sea of paper. The James desk from Modernlink is the antidote to that. It has slots for vertical files built into the top and a large (24 x 36) drawer in the center. The desk is made of bamboo which is farm harvested and sustainable. It is available in either a "Baked" or "Raw" finish. Raw is the color of naked bamboo while the Baked version a toasty color created by subjecting the raw bamboo to high temperatures. It sells for $5,600. There is also a smaller version, the Jimmy, which goes for $4,800.

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Tags: bamboo, desk, eco-friendly, home office, office decor

laptop@home

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Gadgets

laptop@home is a line of soft laptop accessories designed by Mike and Maaike that are intended to make using your laptop a bit more comfortable, especially if you prefer to actually work with it on your lap than set up at a desh. The PocketTop ($50) is a mobile workstation/laptop bag, with pockets for accessories. The CushTop ($35) is a lap desk that keeps the heat from the laptop from building up on your legs, as well as giving you a more comfortable angle for typing. The SleeveTop ($40) is the most streamlined of the line, very thin with built-in cooling pads for lap work.

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Tags: case, cases, computer, cooling, desk, laptop, pad

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