Design Guild Mark Holder
Lino Chair
Name of Designer:
Sam Hecht and Kim Colin245
2021
Herman Miller
The Lino work chair references graceful furniture rather than technical products, adopting gently curving, continuous lines on its mono-form backrest and so seat. It achieves both visual and functional simplicity to complement any interior – inviting to both the eye and to the body. Lino’s comfort is built on Herman Miller’s ergonomic knowledge, and its unique, adjustable spinal support; its sliding seat; 3-D arms; and rounded, intuitive controls. Lumbar support is integrated into the chair’s PostureFit suspension. The seat is rounded and open for a variety of front and side postures, in contrast to other chairs in this category. Affordability and scalability of features are key to Lino, which is available as an entry-level supportive chair or stool with basic tilt and height adjustment – through to a fully-featured tilt mechanism that allows both recline and forward control.
Sam Hecht and Kim Colin created their office Industrial Facility to apply a thoughtful consideration of form with a unique understanding of contemporary life, creating beauty out of utility in the products, furniture and exhibitions they design. Hecht, from London, trained as an industrial designer, while Colin, from Los Angeles, trained as an architect. With a roster of pioneering clients, including Muji and Herman Miller, they are regarded for their philosophical and pragmatic approach. They are elected Royal Designers, an honour that recognises sustained design excellence and significant benefit to society. Works are held in most permanent collections, including the MoMA, NY; Centre Pompidou, Paris; and the V&A, London.
