Herman Miller designed Mirra chair for disassembly before choosing materials
Herman Miller, with McDonough, designed the Mirra chair by first specifying how it would come apart, then choosing materials to fit that plan.
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Herman Miller, with McDonough, designed the Mirra chair by first specifying how it would come apart, then choosing materials to fit that plan.
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