Herman Miller is using plant-based leather for the first time ever
Briefly

Former car designer Vicki von Holzhausen's company, von Holzhausen, manufactures the plant-based upholstery for the Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair, aiming to create vegan leather that rivals animal leather in durability.
The Eames Lounge Chair, known for its material innovation in molded plywood, remains a symbol of modern design, with Herman Miller continuously updating its products such as the Molded Plastic Chair and Plywood Lounge Chair in recyclable plastic and new color releases.
The sustainable Banbū material used in the chair is sourced from bamboo, following a process similar to other plant-based materials like viscose or lyocell, highlighting a broader trend towards eco-friendly and vegan alternatives in furniture manufacturing.
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