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Herman Miller Sayl Ergonomic Work Chair Review

Filed under: Decor, Gadgets, Architecture & Design

This is my third Herman Miller chair and I am beginning to notice a trend - Herman Miller makes pretty darn good chairs. I am not exactly the don of places to sit, but I have sampled an awful lot of chairs in my life. So why is it that I put chairs like those that Herman Miller offers on a pedestal? Well the reasons are pretty simple actually. They want their chairs to be well-made, comfortable, and aesthetically pleasing. Does that sound like a simple formula? It is, but at the same time chairs are one of the most complex pieces of furniture to make - especially an ergonomic desk/work chair. As I spend more time learning about good chairs and how they are designed, I am impressed by the ingenuity and details that is taken into consideration when designing something new. This is despite the fact that chair designers have so much to look to for inspiration. There are also a lot of really bad chairs out there, so that is something to think about when planning where to plant your rear.

This is the Sayl, and it is Herman Miller's newest family of work chairs. I say family because in addition to being available in various colors and trims, the chair itself is literally available in a lot of different styles with various options, etc... What each of the Sayl chairs share is the "suspension" style chair back with the "Y" frame design. This design is based loosely on the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco where chair designer Yves Behar lives. I too live in San Francisco, and wouldn't have seen the design connection unless you explained it to me - but now I see it, and smirk at the similarity between the back of the chair and the curve of the cables from the bridge's suspension towers.

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The Archipod Garden Office

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor, Gadgets

Working from home is becoming a more and more popular way to do business, and although it certainly has its perks for some finding the peace and quiet needed to work in a house full of kids and pets is near impossible. Enter the Archipod Garden Office, built by a company in the UK and made to be dropped off and assembled right in your own backyard. Electric, telephone, and water ready, the 'Pod' features a large dometop skylight and several round windows for natural light, plus several dimmable interior spotlights and concealed mood lighting. The work area consists of special sound-muting insulation, an ergonomic semi-circular desk in sleek white and bespoke drawer units and hardwood veneer desktop options available. The outside is covered in Western Red Cedar shingles and features a fun gullwing door that opens easily with gas strut assistance. A fun but pricey home office at £12,000+.

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Gallery: Archipod Garden Office

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Herman Miller Setu Review: The Easy Ergonomic Chair

by Ariel Adams (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Gadgets, Lux Tips

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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Gallery: Herman Miller Setu Chair

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$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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50 Cent's Posh New Office Space

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor, Celebrity Shopping

We've seen 50 Cent's home in Farmington's Connecticut and while it is lavish the decor didn't impress. I might have to revise my opinion of his taste after a look at his Manhattan workspace. King Magazine checks out the plush pad which has a recording studio, G-Unit emblazoned pool table, leather-tufted walls and a weight room. The only off note is the all stainless rather institutional looking bathroom.

[via Nerd With Swag]

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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

Bear Bookends

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

Some people give teddy bears for Valentine's Day. But for the bibliophile these bears aren't just cute, they serve as laidback bookends. The two heavy cast metal bears recline on lounge chairs with books in their laps. A nice reminder that reading is one of the bear necessities. Okay, I deserve to be pinched for the bad bear pun but these are really adorable. They weigh nearly eight pounds each and the pair sells for $118.

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Tags: bears, bookcase, bookend, decor, office, valentine

Ergopod 500

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Gadgets

The guys at Scifi Tech are right on the money when they said that the Ergopod is designed with the "lazy blogger" in mind. The Ergopod 500 is a sort of mobile cubicle that is designed to help you do your work without leaving your bed - or even without leaving a reclining position. A computer, multiple screens, keyboards and any other vital electronics can be easily - and securely - attached to the frame so they can all be used with minimal effort. The adjustable legs are motorized, as is the monitor tilt platform. It's probably great for your back, but not so great for muscle tone, since it even eliminates the "commute" to work for those who work from their homes. Price: $3,700.

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Hela Glider Mouse

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Gadgets

The new Glider Mouse from Hela is supposed to be a revolutionary development in the design of ergonomic mice. Unlike more traditional mice, the Glider is not a small gadget that rests to one side of your computer, but a fairly large pad that sits in front of the keyboard. It has wrist-resting surfaces on both sides, offering support during both mouse and keyboard work, and a central mouse pad with a "glider" and several programmable shortcut buttons besides the standard ones and a scroll wheel. Price: £149 ($288).

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Tags: computer, ergonomic, gadget, hela, keyboard, laptop, mice, mouse, office, wrist

Wud Bookcase

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

Shelving units do not normally take center stage in any room. In offices, the focus is on the desk and even in libraries, the focus is on the books, not the bookcases. This compartmentalized bookcase, designed and manufactured by Wud, deserves to be at the center of attention. It looks a bit like a Tetris construction, although the way that it is sectioned makes it extremely useful for storing many things, in addition to books. The unit has a drop-down desk, two large filing cabinets and several closed cabinets. It can be made of cherry, maple or walnut and measures 94"l x 22" x 96". Price: $8,500.

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Tags: bookcase, bookshelf, cherry, hardwood, library, office, walnut, wud

Cherry Wood Filing Cabinets

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

Filing cabinets do not usually fall into the category of furniture that can be described as classy. Usually made of grey, beige or black metal, the cabinets are tucked away in some back room and are only accessed when a file or record is needed. It's not that the need to be hidden, just that they don't really match anything. Far classier than any standard metal filing cabinets are these Cherry Wood Filing Cabinets from Hammacher Schlemmer, handmade from hardwood harvested in the Adirondack Mountains. The stackable cabinets also have an anti-tip mechanism and can be attached directly to the walls for additional support, if necessary. Price: $1,629.

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Step

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

In movies, the library shelves always seem to reach from floor-to-ceiling in 25-foot tall rooms and people need to use huge, rolling ladders to move around and locate the book they want. While most homes don't have a library system that is that daunting, floor-to-ceiling shelves are not uncommon and a small ladder or step is not a bad idea. Designed by by Konstantin Grcic, Step is a lightweight set of library steps, about 5-ft. high, that is safe and adds something of a distinguished look to even a simple library. There is a book rest at the top, so you can flip though volumes without climbing up and down. Price: £345 ($645).

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