Herman Miller Airia Desk designed by Kaiju Studios
"I always think about the people who will be using the products. I feel a responsibility to give them what they want and need, not necessarily what they expect."
So says Ayako Takase of Kaiju Studios on what drives her during the design process. In the Airia Desk, Ayako and partner Cutter Hutton succeeded beautifully in delivering an ultra-functional piece that accommodates all the electronic devices characteristic of contemporary workstations. The Airia Desk has an elevated secondary surface for peripheral items, beneath which is a series of openings designed specifically for cord management.
Other features include:
Main drawer with three removable, cork-lined trays
Solid walnut top frame with inset white laminate
Cast aluminum legs with leveling glides
Airia Desk dimensions: 30.5" h x 56" w x 29.875" d
Herman Miller is proud to include the Airia Desk in the Lifework furniture series. Herman Miller Lifework is a groundbreaking line of desks and other home office furniture items that feature innovative technologies and conveniences. Smart Furniture carries the entire line of Herman Miller Lifework desks and home office furniture pieces.
Ayako Takase of Kaiju Studios, a multidisciplinary design creative consultancy in Providence, RI, says ''There are lots of beautiful desks out there, but they don't support work and home functionality.'' Takese, Cutter Hutton, and Chris Specce of Kaiju designed Airia to do just that by building in ''purposeful and intelligent features,'' says Takase, like the dual-level desk top, technology management, and natural materials.
At the same time, says Hutton, ''We designed it to be shown off and on display in your home. The millwork detail on the walnut frame, sleek legs, and elegant form let Airia fit well with both classic and contemporary furniture. It's timeless. We intend it to be a desk you'll keep for the rest of your life--and give to your kids.''
Herman Miller is an industry leader in the integration of cutting edge technology to furniture and other household items to make everyday life more comfortable, convenient, and stylish. Herman Miller stands out at the forefront of such fields as ergonomic technologies, environmentally friendly manufacturing processes, and customizable furniture items.
In addition to producing some of the most outstanding office furniture in the world, Herman Miller has also taken on the responsibility of manufacturing some of the most celebrated furniture designs by some of the world's most famous designs. These "modern classics" include works by Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson, and Isamu Noguchi. Herman Miller celebrates these famous mid-century designers' works through its extraordinarily precise manufacturing techniques and industry-leading green production processes.
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