The legendary Herman Miller Design catalog was becoming more environmentally friendly. The Girard chair, which was launched in 1967 1967, is officially back. But that's not just a new edition; It is a thoughtful reinvention. This time the chair was updated with environmentally conscious materials that reflect today's design values without affecting the retro-modern charm that made it a classic at all.
Herman Miller's decision to visit the Girard chair again comes at a moment when the modern design of the middle of the century in turn dominates interiors, pinterest boards and architectural publications. The updated Girard chair is more than a nostalgic nod – it is a carefully checked upgrade that brings sustainable innovation into one of the most popular silhouettes in furniture history.
A classic gets a modern new processing
At first glance, the Girard chair retains the essential properties that have made it iconic: a simple, elegant shape, compensate for the function and style. Girard's design ethos always dealt with harmony, color and playful sophistication – qualities that shine through in this updated publication.
What really distinguishes the 2025 version is Herman Miller's commitment to sustainability. The legs of the chair are now made of recycled aluminum, a material choice that reduces the need for virgin metal inflammation and at the same time expect durability and slim finish consumers from the brand. The seat has damping from organic foam-one renewable alternative to products based on oil, which are usually used in traditional furniture production.
This shift to sustainable components is not just Trendy. It is a necessary development. When global attention grows for the environmental impact, brands like Herman Miller prove that cultural design and environmentally conscious manufacturing can be wonderfully coexisted.
Girard's characteristic textiles make a triumphal return
The original chair may have turned the heads for its structure, but Girard's textile work deserves equal recognition for its permanent legacy. This new edition celebrates its most iconic patterns and offers the chair in a curated selection of fabric options that are drawn directly from the designer's extensive archive.
These textile decisions are not just a decoration – they are a narrative. Everyone tells a story that is rooted in color theory, folk art and girards deep affection for cultures from all over the world. From the bright geometry to structured tissues, the selection gives the chair personality without overwhelming the minimalist framework.
For design enthusiasts and collectors, this is an opportunity to bring a piece of girard's world into the house – for modernity, which, however, is unmistakably connected to its roots.
Sustainable, refined and now available
The newly updated Girard Stool is officially available on the Herman Miller website and in selected retail locations. It is positioned to address a wide audience: homeowners who want to refresh their space with a dash of design history, architects and interior designers who demand both aesthetic and ethical design, and even long -term collectors who understand the value of a girard piece.
This reintroduction also marks a larger trend in the industry – the brands that resume classic pieces with a view to sustainability. When consumers become more aware of where and how their household goods are manufactured, companies like Herman Miller meet the demand with products that do not compromise in shape, function or footprint.
Why is it important
Furniture is more than just something you can sit or admire. It is a reflection of the values. The return of the Girard chair is not just about reviving a beloved object, but it is about rethinking how iconic design fits into today's world.
Alexander Girard was known to mix beauty with importance. In 2025 Herman Miller continued this tradition by infusing sustainable innovations in timeless aesthetics. The result? A chair that feels both nostalgically and forward-thinking-a rare combination in today's fast-moving design cycle.
Regardless of whether you are an experienced collector, a sustainability lawyer or simply looking for a striking piece to anchor your room, the girard chair offers the perfect mix of past and future. And thanks to its environmentally conscious materials, you can feel as good as it is done as you do what it looks like.
The Girard chair is more than a new edition. It is a statement – a design symbol that is reintroduced with purpose and precision and is ready to take your place in the next generation of inspired interiors.
Now available online and in business at Hermanmiller.com
