"Herman Miller" was born in Sakae, Nagoya, the center of the Tokai area.

Herman Miller is a furniture manufacturer that is so popular among interior designers that it is almost impossible to find a person who does not know it. A directly managed store opened in Nagoya in July 2022.

"Herman Miller," loved around the world

Herman Miller, which was born in the United States, is a world-famous furniture manufacturer that everyone who loves interior design knows. It is a company with a long history and is always on the cutting edge. One of the charms of this store is its diverse designs, with a large selection of works by various famous designers.

The position of the office chair as a high-ranking longing chair is immovable.
With the growing demand for home work, the popularity of Herman Miller chairs, which combine functionality and design, is increasing.

Herman Miller retail stores

Herman Miller's first retail store

Until 2021, there was only one directly managed store in Japan, located in Marunouchi, Tokyo.

Then, in July 2022, they opened their first directly managed store in the Chubu area, in Nagoya, the center of the Tokai area, where many orders were received through online sales.

Personal fitting service

All Herman Miller staff are certified ergonomic advisors, specialists with a wide range of knowledge based on Herman Miller products and ergonomics. At the store, the staff provides a “personal fitting service”. Not only can you actually see and sit and experience it, but it is a great attraction that it proposes the optimal chair and environment for each individual, such as work style and workspace.

Ms. Tsujioka, the store manager, introduced us to the various attractions of Herman Miller.

Ms. Tsujioka: "It hasn't been very long since the Herman Miller Nagoya store opened, but we have many visitors from as far away as the Kinki region and the Sea of Japan. It's nice to see people passing by and even those who have never heard of Herman Miller before."

Mid-century modern design

The display is office style.

Lounge chair and ottoman. The design is perfect for office furniture.

In one corner is a home office display with casual specifications. Not only chairs but also interior proposals are available for purchase.

Ergonomic
office chair and work chair

Office chair

Functionality and design that considers sitting posture

Herman Miller office chairs are ergonomically designed to maintain the body's natural posture while sitting, making them comfortable and less tiring.
Many of the chairs are multifunctional, with adjustable seat and arm height and recline, allowing for a setting that suits each individual's body shape.

The store manager, Ms. Tsujioka, was in charge of the personal fitting service this time.

Personal fitting service and
A chair that adapts to each person's body shape and posture

Mr. Tsujioka: "When you sit in front of a computer, don't you tend to hunch over? Actually, that posture puts a strain on your body, and staying in that position for a long time can cause health problems."

She actually sits in the chair with me and talks to me while changing her posture.

She says that an ergonomically comfortable posture is one in which the body rests against the backrest, as shown in the photo. While customizing the chair to suit my body shape, she also carefully explained how to do it. She also carefully explain to me how to do it. She takes care of each individual, even down to the positioning of the armrest height.

Since she talked about how the body works, I feel like I've come to understand the posture that puts the least strain on my body when I sit. It is very important to be able to take care of yourself after purchasing.

In addition, although all chairs are comfortable to sit on, we also learned that comfort varies depending on body shape and weight. You can find a chair that fits you, which you can't tell just by looking at it.

Iconic Herman Miller chair

The "Aaron Chair", which is said to be a representative work, is a chair that combines design and functionality that has been loved for nearly 30 years. It is a chair that can fit a wide range of body types, and they have continued to improve it for about 30 years, pursuing an excellent design that considers not only the body but also the environment.

It is also in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art, New York.

The “Sail Chair” is attractive for its stylish appearance.

With a simple design that blends well with interiors, this chair is popular among home workers. Not only is there a wide variety of colors for the backrest, but you can also enjoy combining it with the seat fabric.

You can also freely customize the combination of colors and materials on the dedicated tablet. It's easy to imagine a one-of-a-kind chair.

Diversity of various designers was utilized
interior design

Herman Miller offers not only office chairs, but also a large selection of high quality office furniture from well-known furniture designers. The variety of furniture is also constantly being updated by various designers.

You can see the rich interior design on the display in the store.

Desk workspace

Suggestions for office desks and workspaces. Simple and lean design thinking is utilized in every interior.

Gaming space

A proposal for a Herman Miller x Logitech G gaming space. Gaming edition chair. Desks and monitor arms are also available. It's a space that makes you feel like you're lost in another world.

Plenty of interior goods

From rugs to cabinets, there are plenty of interiors that blend into your life.

Rugs and other fabrics are just a few of the items on display. There are many design samples, and they offer suggestions to match the interior you seek. (Made to order)

Herman Miller Nagoya store where you can actually see and experience Herman Miller products and enjoy their charm. "Personal fitting service" is a must if you go all the way. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are recommended.

The first suburban store of Herman Miller, which continues to evolve as a unique presence in the furniture industry. Please visit once.