Sustainable evolution of an icon: Herman Miller introduces bamboo upholstery for the Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman

It’s hard to imagine a more iconic lounge chair. In fact, for many of us, it’s this very silhouette that immediately comes to mind at the very thought of a chair. One of the most significant furniture designs of the 20th century – or perhaps ever – the Eames Lounge Chair with its inseparable Ottoman companion has been capturing our collective imagination since Charles and Ray Eames launched it on national television in 1956.Instantly recognisable, universally desired and