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5 hours ago
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MillerKnoll Unveils New Chicago Flagship Experience at Design Days
ZEELAND, Mich., June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MillerKnoll (NASDAQ:MLKN), a global leader in design, is introducing a new Chicago flagship location in time for Fulton Market Design Days taking place from June 9-11, 2025. Spanning eight floors and nearly 70,000 square feet of showroom and retail space between the existing building at 1100 West Fulton Market and a new location at 1144 West Fulton Market, MillerKnoll Fulton Market promises to be a place where creativity is sparked, ideas are exchanged, and innovation takes center stage. "At MillerKnoll, we're driven by the belief that great design should be both visionary and deeply functional. Each of our spaces is thoughtfully crafted to reflect the ways people work, gather, and create—offering real-world solutions through layered planning and purposeful design," said Andi Owen, CEO of MillerKnoll. "Through environments that bring our research and our collective of brands to life, we help our customers see what's possible. Building on the success of our Dallas, London, and New York City flagship locations, MillerKnoll Fulton Market continues that momentum as a destination for inspired, forward-thinking design." 1100 West Fulton MarketThe five-story building has been reimagined to feature an inspiring MillerKnoll welcome area with striking display walls and exhibition spaces showcasing MillerKnoll's design heritage, product innovation, and dynamic solutions. On the second floor, the new MillerKnoll Chicago workplace brings high-performance design to life with a range of settings that support focus, collaboration, and social connection, all informed by MillerKnoll's planning approach and realized with products from its collective. At 1100 West Fulton Market, Herman Miller and Knoll come together under one roof, offering a seamless journey across both contract showrooms. It also features showrooms for DatesWeiser and Geiger as well as a refreshed Herman Miller retail store with complimentary design services and personalized support to help customers discover the right solutions. A gallery-like, multibrand textiles experience rounds out the space, showcasing Edelman, Knoll Textiles, and Maharam in an inspiring, hands-on environment. 1144 West Fulton MarketThe new 21,000-square-foot, three-story building at 1144 West Fulton Market features contract showrooms for HAY, Muuto, and NaughtOne, a dedicated area for MillerKnoll's healthcare solutions, and a courtyard by Michael van Valkenburgh Associates, the renowned landscape architecture firm behind New York's Brooklyn Bridge Park and Chicago's Maggie Daley Park. This beautifully crafted outdoor space merges natural elements with contemporary elegance, creating a welcoming environment that enhances the visitor experience. 1144 West Fulton Market is also home to a new Design Within Reach (DWR) store located on the street level. The floor showcases brands from MillerKnoll's collective, including Herman Miller, Knoll, DWR Collection, HAY, and Muuto as well as a curation of modern brands from around the world, such as Ellison Studios, Louis Poulsen, Gubi, Flos, and Beni Rugs to name a few. "To understand MillerKnoll's place in Fulton Market is to understand the district's transformation from an industrial quarter to a design innovation hub," said Matthew Stares, Senior Vice President of Global Real Estate, Architecture, and Development at MillerKnoll. "As one of the original design tenants of Fulton Market, our goal has always been to shape—not just occupy—the neighborhood, helping to redefine it by capturing the essence of modern design and honoring its creative pioneers. And what better way to introduce our latest thinking than by welcoming our customers and the A&D community during Design Days?" Fulton Market Design Days – MillerKnoll Collective Highlights Across 1100 and 1144 West Fulton Market, MillerKnoll will host engaging events and exhibits, share insights, and collaborate with the design community and clients to address pressing questions around the future of workplace, healthcare, education, hospitality, and ancillary environments. The event will also feature several product launches from MillerKnoll's collective of brands. At 1100 West Fulton Market, Knoll will unveil Dividends Skyline, a refined, flexible, and holistically integrated system that reimagines the open-plan workplace, showcased in the new Knoll Chicago, now occupying the glass-walled pavilion on the third floor. With flexible open-plan layouts and dedicated collaboration zones, Skyline is expertly crafted for today's dynamic and compact office environments, setting a new standard for premier open-plan design. Herman Miller will showcase its performance seating lab, where experts help customers find their perfect fit, highlighting the importance of personalized comfort. The brand will also preview the Eames® Molded Plastic Dining Chair and commemorate the 75th anniversary of the iconic Eames® Shell Chair, both designed by Charles and Ray Eames. Geiger will preview Lijn by Carole Baijings Studio for Design—a minimalist piece that showcases Geiger's unparalleled woodcraft and effortlessly elevates any setting. Renowned for her color-centric practice, Baijings developed a distinctive stain color palette specifically for this chair. DatesWeiser will debut the JD Meeting Table, an expansion of their popular JD collection, and offer a first look at Ascent—a new conferencing line of tables and credenzas designed by EOOS. The sophisticated collection combines extensive customization options with seamless specification and is available in an array of shapes and sizes. Knoll Textiles will present reissued archival upholsteries—including Altiplano by Sheila Hicks, 1966—and an array of innovative window coverings. Maharam's offering comprises a range of products designed for reduced environmental impact, ongoing collaborations with designers Paul Smith and Sander Lak, reissues of designs by Alexander Girard, and rugs designed by new collaborator Edith van Berkel. At 1144 West Fulton Market, MillerKnoll's healthcare space will introduce Herman Miller's new Gemma Seating Family, designed to meet the needs of all individuals within a healthcare environment—from patients and their family members to dedicated healthcare providers. This thoughtfully crafted collection of recliners, a sleep chair, and sleep sofas blends modern aesthetics with user-friendly mechanisms, enhancing the comfort and functionality of healthcare spaces so that individuals can focus on what matters most during a significant time. DWR will welcome Design Days visitors to its new home. Taking a localized approach which reflects the surrounding neighborhood, the architecture and interiors complement the industrial character of the building, while evoking an open, welcoming residential feel reminiscent of loft living. Featuring warm and inspiring materials, the new space blends timeless design philosophies with contemporary solutions across expansive furniture, décor, and art assortments. Muuto's new showroom reimagines the workplace as a space for both community and contemplation. As a part of this vision, the brand will debut the Midst Conference Table and Linear System High Table in North America, signaling a continued evolution in flexible workspace design. Also on view: two new table modules for the Connect Modular Sofa and a first look at the Midst Table in marble, arriving September 2025. NaughtOne will debut Mimo, a low and loungey modular seating and table collection by Keiji Takeuchi, and Fin Lounge Chair from Dan Schofield, a contemporary take on 1960s space age design. Their gallery-inspired showroom features an installation exploring the imaginative possibilities of choice. Meanwhile, HAY will celebrate its first North American showroom, previewing several new designs including the Layout Chair by Julien Renault, the Amanta Sofa by Mario Bellini, Annex, a universal table collection by John Tree, and the O2 Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Jonas Forsman. Also making their North American debut are Traverse, an outdoor furniture collection by Erwan Bouroullec, and the X-Line Chair, a 1970s Danish design classic by Niels Jørgen Haugesen. For further information, including showroom locations and hours, please visit: Media Contactdwr@ About MillerKnollMillerKnoll is a global collective of design brands built on the foundation of two icons of modernism: Herman Miller and Knoll. The portfolio also includes furniture and accessories for commercial and residential spaces from Colebrook Bosson Saunders, DatesWeiser, Design Within Reach, Edelman, Geiger, HAY, HOLLY HUNT, Knoll Textiles, Maharam, Muuto, NaughtOne, and Spinneybeck | FilzFelt. Guided by a shared purpose—design for the good of humankind—MillerKnoll generates insights, pioneers innovations, and champions ideas to better align spaces with how people live, work, and gather. In fiscal year 2024, the company generated net sales of $3.6 billion. For more information, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE MillerKnoll Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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6 days ago
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Q1 Earnings Highlights: MillerKnoll (NASDAQ:MLKN) Vs The Rest Of The Office & Commercial Furniture Stocks
As the craze of earnings season draws to a close, here's a look back at some of the most exciting (and some less so) results from Q1. Today, we are looking at office & commercial furniture stocks, starting with MillerKnoll (NASDAQ:MLKN). The sector faces a tepid outlook as workplace dynamics continue to evolve. Hybrid work means that enterprise demand for office furniture is lower. Consumer demand for the same products likely will not offset the loss from enterprises, as individual workers tend to have less space and need for the sector's wares. The Trump administration also possesses a high willingness to impose tariffs on key partners, which could result in retaliatory actions, all of which could pressure those selling furniture that may feature components or labor from overseas. Lastly, the COVID-19 pandemic showed that there is always a risk that something disrupts supply chains, and companies need contingency plans for this. The 4 office & commercial furniture stocks we track reported a strong Q1. As a group, revenues along with next quarter's revenue guidance were in line with analysts' consensus estimates. In light of this news, share prices of the companies have held steady. On average, they are relatively unchanged since the latest earnings results. Created through the 2021 merger of industry icons Herman Miller and Knoll, MillerKnoll (NASDAQ:MLKN) designs, manufactures, and distributes interior furnishings for offices, healthcare facilities, educational settings, and homes worldwide. MillerKnoll reported revenues of $876.2 million, flat year on year. This print fell short of analysts' expectations by 4.6%. Overall, it was a disappointing quarter for the company with a significant miss of analysts' EPS guidance for next quarter estimates and full-year revenue guidance missing analysts' expectations. MillerKnoll delivered the weakest performance against analyst estimates, slowest revenue growth, and weakest full-year guidance update of the whole group. Unsurprisingly, the stock is down 8.5% since reporting and currently trades at $16.78. Read our full report on MillerKnoll here, it's free. With roots dating back to 1944 and a significant acquisition of Kimball International in 2023, HNI (NYSE:HNI) manufactures and sells office furniture systems, seating, and storage solutions, as well as residential fireplaces and heating products. HNI reported revenues of $599.8 million, up 2% year on year, outperforming analysts' expectations by 3.3%. The business had a stunning quarter with a solid beat of analysts' EPS estimates. HNI pulled off the biggest analyst estimates beat among its peers. The market seems happy with the results as the stock is up 7.2% since reporting. It currently trades at $46.47. Is now the time to buy HNI? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it's free. Pioneering carbon-neutral flooring since its founding in 1973, Interface (NASDAQ:TILE) is a global manufacturer of modular carpet tiles, luxury vinyl tile (LVT), and rubber flooring that specializes in carbon-neutral and sustainable flooring solutions. Interface reported revenues of $297.4 million, up 2.6% year on year, in line with analysts' expectations. Still, its results were good as it locked in a solid beat of analysts' EPS estimates. Interestingly, the stock is up 7.1% since the results and currently trades at $20.15. Read our full analysis of Interface's results here. Founded in 1912 when metal office furniture was replacing wooden alternatives, Steelcase (NYSE:SCS) is a global office furniture manufacturer that designs and produces workplace solutions including desks, chairs, architectural products, and services. Steelcase reported revenues of $788 million, up 1.7% year on year. This print was in line with analysts' expectations. Overall, it was an exceptional quarter as it also logged an impressive beat of analysts' EPS estimates. The stock is down 3% since reporting and currently trades at $10.29. Read our full, actionable report on Steelcase here, it's free. As a result of the Fed's rate hikes in 2022 and 2023, inflation has come down from frothy levels post-pandemic. The general rise in the price of goods and services is trending towards the Fed's 2% goal as of late, which is good news. The higher rates that fought inflation also didn't slow economic activity enough to catalyze a recession. So far, soft landing. This, combined with recent rate cuts (half a percent in September 2024 and a quarter percent in November 2024) have led to strong stock market performance in 2024. The icing on the cake for 2024 returns was Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. Presidential Election in early November, sending major indices to all-time highs in the week following the election. Still, debates around the health of the economy and the impact of potential tariffs and corporate tax cuts remain, leaving much uncertainty around 2025. Want to invest in winners with rock-solid fundamentals? Check out our Hidden Gem Stocks and add them to your watchlist. These companies are poised for growth regardless of the political or macroeconomic climate. Join Paid Stock Investor Research Help us make StockStory more helpful to investors like yourself. Join our paid user research session and receive a $50 Amazon gift card for your opinions. Sign up here. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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7 days ago
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Q1 Earnings Roundup: Steelcase (NYSE:SCS) And The Rest Of The Office & Commercial Furniture Segment
Looking back on office & commercial furniture stocks' Q1 earnings, we examine this quarter's best and worst performers, including Steelcase (NYSE:SCS) and its peers. The sector faces a tepid outlook as workplace dynamics continue to evolve. Hybrid work means that enterprise demand for office furniture is lower. Consumer demand for the same products likely will not offset the loss from enterprises, as individual workers tend to have less space and need for the sector's wares. The Trump administration also possesses a high willingness to impose tariffs on key partners, which could result in retaliatory actions, all of which could pressure those selling furniture that may feature components or labor from overseas. Lastly, the COVID-19 pandemic showed that there is always a risk that something disrupts supply chains, and companies need contingency plans for this. The 4 office & commercial furniture stocks we track reported a strong Q1. As a group, revenues along with next quarter's revenue guidance were in line with analysts' consensus estimates. In light of this news, share prices of the companies have held steady as they are up 2.4% on average since the latest earnings results. Founded in 1912 when metal office furniture was replacing wooden alternatives, Steelcase (NYSE:SCS) is a global office furniture manufacturer that designs and produces workplace solutions including desks, chairs, architectural products, and services. Steelcase reported revenues of $788 million, up 1.7% year on year. This print was in line with analysts' expectations, and overall, it was an exceptional quarter for the company with an impressive beat of analysts' EPS estimates and a solid beat of analysts' EPS guidance for next quarter estimates. The stock is down 1.1% since reporting and currently trades at $10.49. Is now the time to buy Steelcase? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it's free. With roots dating back to 1944 and a significant acquisition of Kimball International in 2023, HNI (NYSE:HNI) manufactures and sells office furniture systems, seating, and storage solutions, as well as residential fireplaces and heating products. HNI reported revenues of $599.8 million, up 2% year on year, outperforming analysts' expectations by 3.3%. The business had a stunning quarter with a solid beat of analysts' EPS estimates. HNI delivered the biggest analyst estimates beat among its peers. The market seems happy with the results as the stock is up 8.8% since reporting. It currently trades at $47.16. Is now the time to buy HNI? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it's free. Created through the 2021 merger of industry icons Herman Miller and Knoll, MillerKnoll (NASDAQ:MLKN) designs, manufactures, and distributes interior furnishings for offices, healthcare facilities, educational settings, and homes worldwide. MillerKnoll reported revenues of $876.2 million, flat year on year, falling short of analysts' expectations by 4.6%. It was a disappointing quarter with full-year revenue guidance missing analysts' expectations. MillerKnoll delivered the weakest performance against analyst estimates, slowest revenue growth, and weakest full-year guidance update in the group. As expected, the stock is down 7.3% since the results and currently trades at $17. Read our full analysis of MillerKnoll's results here. Pioneering carbon-neutral flooring since its founding in 1973, Interface (NASDAQ:TILE) is a global manufacturer of modular carpet tiles, luxury vinyl tile (LVT), and rubber flooring that specializes in carbon-neutral and sustainable flooring solutions. Interface reported revenues of $297.4 million, up 2.6% year on year. This print was in line with analysts' expectations. Overall, it was a strong quarter as it also logged a solid beat of analysts' EPS estimates and full-year revenue guidance slightly topping analysts' expectations. Interface achieved the fastest revenue growth and highest full-year guidance raise among its peers. The stock is up 9.1% since reporting and currently trades at $20.53. Read our full, actionable report on Interface here, it's free. In response to the Fed's rate hikes in 2022 and 2023, inflation has been gradually trending down from its post-pandemic peak, trending closer to the Fed's 2% target. Despite higher borrowing costs, the economy has avoided flashing recessionary signals. This is the much-desired soft landing that many investors hoped for. The recent rate cuts (0.5% in September and 0.25% in November 2024) have bolstered the stock market, making 2024 a strong year for equities. Donald Trump's presidential win in November sparked additional market gains, sending indices to record highs in the days following his victory. However, debates continue over possible tariffs and corporate tax adjustments, raising questions about economic stability in 2025. Want to invest in winners with rock-solid fundamentals? Check out our Top 6 Stocks and add them to your watchlist. These companies are poised for growth regardless of the political or macroeconomic climate. Join Paid Stock Investor Research Help us make StockStory more helpful to investors like yourself. Join our paid user research session and receive a $50 Amazon gift card for your opinions. Sign up here.
Forbes
19-05-2025
- Health
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The 6 Best Office Chairs For Back Pain To Reduce Stress On Your Spine
Research consistently shows that prolonged sitting can lead to back pain, and sitting on the wrong chair only makes the issue worse. If you're in the market for a new office chair to keep you ache-free at your desk, you need one that offers ample ergonomic support—particularly for your lumbar spine—to encourage healthy posture. Out of the best office chairs for back pain, our top recommendation is the Herman Miller Sayl Chair, thanks to its adjustable lumbar support and flexible design that helps your body maintain its natural alignment. If you're on a budget, consider the Mimoglad Ergonomic Office Chair—one Forbes Vetted writer credits its movable lumbar support and plush cushioning with reducing stiffness in her lower back. The best office chairs for back pain—including the Herman Miller Sayl—are especially effective at ... More keeping you supported and ache free. If daily aches have become your norm, investing in the right office chair is essential—especially for those who spend most of their day seated. "A poorly designed office chair encourages poor posture, which adds up over time," explains Dr. Ehsan Jazini of VSI. "When you're sitting eight hours a day, five days a week, a chair without proper spinal support can weaken your core muscles, which stabilize the spine and put pressure on the discs in your spine, which leads to back pain.' With this advice in mind, we rounded up the very best office chairs for back pain, including picks that staffers have been using for years. Herman Miller Dimensions: 24.5 x 19.8 x 34.8 inches | Materials: Nylon, elastomer, aluminum | Weight capacity: 350 pounds Herman Miller's Sayl is the best office chair we've tested, as you can easily customize it to fit your body and your style. It has an adjustable seat depth and optional lumbar support, so you can dial in exactly how much lower-back cushioning you prefer. Even the armrests give you choices: Pick fixed, height-adjustable or fully adjustable options, depending on your comfort (and your budget). And whereas most office chairs have rigid frames, the Sayl's back features a flexible elastomer design inspired by suspension bridges. The strands vary in tension to match your spine's natural curve, giving you firm support exactly where you need it without restricting movement. The Sayl also offers plenty of aesthetic variety, with six frame colors, 16 upholstery options and two caster types to suit just about any workspace. Reviews editor Anna Perling appreciates the Herman Miller Sayl's curved back, which "feels like a ... More hug," she says. What our editors say: Forbes Vetted reviews editor Anna Perling is a fan of the Sayl's adjustability and ergonomic support. 'The curved back support is somehow both firm and flexible; it feels like a hug for my back,' she says. 'Herman Miller also offers an awesome 12-year warranty, which made me feel confident in my purchase.' Amazon Dimensions: 16.5 x 21.7 x 44.9 inches | Materials: Mesh, nylon, foam | Weight capacity: 300 pounds You don't need to drop hundreds of dollars to ease your back pain while working. This top-rated pick lets you customize nearly every part of the chair, including lumbar support, headrest height, armrest positioning and even the angle of the backrest. Its breathable mesh back helps you stay cool, while the seat has four inches of cushioning for extra comfort during longer workdays. And unlike the limited color options typical for office chairs at this price, this model comes in nine different shades, from classic neutrals to more fun picks like Carrot Orange and Orchid. It's also protected by a five-year warranty, which is generous for such an affordable chair. Updates writer Alexandra Garrett, who has a history of back pain, appreciates the Mimoglad's ... More adjustable lumbar support and 4-inch cushion. What our editors say: Updates writer Alexandra Garrett, who shares that she has a history of back problems, says, 'I really appreciate the Mimoglad's adjustable lumbar support, wide headrest and 4-inch thick foam cushion. After several months, I've noticed that my lower back is less stiff at the end of the day.' branch Dimensions: 27 x 27 x 37 inches | Materials: Polyester knit, aluminum, foam, polyamide | Weight capacity: 275 pounds For those suffering from hip tightness and pain as a result of inadequate lumbar support or improper posture, the ergonomic Branch Verve Chair is a helpful option. You can adjust several of its components—including its seat height and depth, armrest height and the padded lumbar support—to make sure your spine is aligned in such a way that alleviates the strain on your hips. Specifically, you're able to move the lumbar support so your spine maintains its natural curvature, as well as adjust the seat to alleviate pressure on your hip joints. It doesn't hurt that the chair comes in an attractive, breathable knit fabric and six stylish colors. Senior home and kitchen editor Amanda Arnold greatly appreciates how supportive the Branch Verve ... More Chair, especially for her back and hips. What our editors say: 'I love the amount of support this chair gives to my lower back and hips,' says senior home and kitchen editor Amanda Arnold, who's been using the chair for over three years. 'During the work week, I sit in it for eight hours a day and never experience any aches or pain.' Amazon Dimensions: 25.6 x 22 x 45.3 inches | Materials: Mesh, steel, nylon | Weight capacity: 280 pounds This Gabrylly chair is specifically designed to ease pressure in your neck and back, with extra attention paid to the headrest. Unlike many chairs with stiff or barely adjustable head supports, this one tilts backward up to 45 degrees and moves vertically, letting you find a comfortable angle without awkwardly craning your neck. The chair also reclines between 90 and 120 degrees, so you can lean back easily to stretch or relax. Its armrests adjust smoothly up and down with a quick button press and even flip up completely if you prefer to move freely. Another nice touch: The breathable mesh back helps prevent overheating, which is ideal if your home office tends to run warm. What our experts say: 'Fixed or improperly placed armrests can lead to poor shoulder positioning—either causing shoulder elevation or slouching—both of which contribute to neck strain and overall postural fatigue,' says Michelle Davis, PT, DPT. She recommends looking specifically for chairs with adjustable armrests and headrests to minimize tension in your upper spine and neck. STeelcase Dimensions: 47 x 21 x 22.4 inches | Materials: Polyester, plastic, metal | Weight capacity: 400 pounds Considering how much time you spend in an office chair and the impact that has on your back, it makes sense that some may want to really splash out. If you have the money to spare and durability is of the utmost importance, the Steelcase Gesture is a worthy investment—and one that comes with a 12-year warranty. Like all the best office chairs, the majority of its features are customizable, including its seat height and depth, armrests (which rotate 360 degrees), recline and headrest. It's also designed to support your spine by mimicking its full range of motion. Choose from a huge range of upholstery options, including several handsome types of premium leather. The headrest is also noteworthy in its number of available adjustments: It can move vertically, tilt and rotate 90 degrees, so you can adjust it in a way that supports proper posture and reduces pressure on your spine. Deputy editor Dave Johnson appreciates how well the Steelcase Gesture supports his back regardless ... More of how he's sitting. What our editors say: Deputy editor Dave Johnson praises his Steelcase Gesture for how comfortable it is—especially for all-day use. 'It does a great job of supporting my back no matter how I'm sitting,' he shares. 'The armrests are so easy to adjust that I find myself moving them around a lot to accommodate whatever I'm doing instead of leaving them in one place like I have done with other chairs I've owned.' x-chair Dimensions: 29 x 27.3 x 48.8 inches | Materials: Top-grain or premium leather, aluminum | Weight capacity: 275 pounds This X-Chair option is a winning pick for those in the market for a handsome leather chair that doesn't skimp on back support. To start, it comes in three top-grain leather and two premium leather upholstery choices to add sophistication to your work space. But it's more than a looker—the X4 Executive Chair features a responsive Dynamic Variable Lumbar support, which adjusts to your body and movements, 4D armrests and a supple, foam-filled seat that's height- and depth-adjustable. For an additional charge, you can also choose to upgrade to 360-degree armrests, a heated massage cushion, a wider seat, locking wheels, memory foam cushioning and a chair that arrives fully assembled. Consumer tech editor Rebecca Isaacs likes her red X4 Leather Executive Chair's plush seating, ample ... More back support and adjustable 4D armrests. What our editors say: 'The X4 Executive Chair is so nice and comfortable to sit on,' says Consumer tech editor Rebecca Isaacs shares. While she found setup to be somewhat of hassle, she says she loves 'the plush seating and the support it provides my back,' as well as the armrests. If you're thinking of upgrading the chair, she recommends adding the headrest and locking wheels. At Forbes Vetted, our home editors spend hundreds of hours each year researching, testing and reviewing furniture and office gear, focusing on products that are both well-made and comfortable. Our remote team has personally used dozens of different office chairs, in addition to testing, researching and writing about the best office chairs of 2025. To find the best office chairs for back pain, we consulted four medical experts—including a board-certified interventional spine physician, an occupational therapist and two physical therapists—and carefully researched highly rated chairs from trusted furniture brands. We also relied on our editors' real-world testing and experience using these chairs daily. There's no one-size-fits-all office chair, especially when it comes to back pain. 'Every body and spine is unique,' says Dr. Ehsan Jazini. 'Beyond looking for one specific chair, it's more so important to find a chair that best fits the contours of your individual body.' He recommends focusing on chairs that support your spine's natural curve and allow for small adjustments throughout the day, including lumbar support, adjustable seat depth and height and armrests positioned so your elbows rest comfortably at a 90-degree angle. Our top overall pick, the Herman Miller Sayl, is a great fit for most people because it includes all these key adjustments. Another excellent option is the Branch Verve, which we like specifically for its ability to ease tension in the hips and back. If you specifically struggle with lower back pain, prioritize chairs with adjustable lumbar support—ideally adjustable vertically and in depth—to closely align with your natural spinal curve. Jazini cautions that seat depth also matters: 'A seat that's too deep can push against the back of the legs or force you to sit too far forward, both of which shift the pelvis out of alignment and strain the lower back.' Chairs with a slight recline or tilt function also help reduce pressure at the spine's base. Our top recommendation for lower back pain is the X-Chair X4 Leather Executive Chair, thanks to its responsive lumbar system. For a more affordable alternative, the Mimoglad Ergonomic Office Chair also offers adjustable lumbar support. And perhaps most importantly, taking regular breaks to get out of your office chair to stretch and walk can help alleviate strain. To reduce lower back pain, position your chair so your lower spine stays fully supported, which helps you maintain a neutral posture. Dr. Pola Ham, occupational therapist and professor at Touro School of Health Sciences, explains that a chair should "have proper lumbar support that meets the curve of your lower back," and stresses the importance of adjusting seat height, back angle and armrests to help you stay in a neutral position rather than compensating. Ideally, your knees should be level with or slightly below your hips, your feet should be flat on the floor and the seat depth should be adjusted so your back comfortably touches the chair without pressure behind your knees.
Miami Herald
17-05-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Mercedes-AMG Teamed Up With a Viral Art Collective on Weird Car-Inspired Furniture
To many bona fide car enthusiasts around the world, Mercedes-Benz's high-performance division, AMG, is primarily known for powerful and fast versions of vehicles from the three-pointed star. However, its latest collaboration explores a creative junction that transcends its reputation for sheer speed. As part of its efforts for the 2025 NYCxDesign Festival, AMG was recruited to work with the provocative and controversial artist collective MSCHF (pronounced as 'mischief) on a collection of conceptual avant-garde art pieces. Titled "MSCHF x AMG: Not for Automotive Use," the Brooklyn-based artists collaborated with the high-performance brand on a collection of pieces that incorporate aesthetic elements and actual components from Mercedes-AMG cars into the design of some modern furniture pieces, including chairs, lamps, and even trash bins. But if you were thinking something akin to IKEA, Herman Miller, or even the home collections of Bentley or Bugatti, think again. These pieces are more akin to sculptures that belong in the Whitney or MoMA than any multi-million-dollar high-rise penthouse. The "Not for Automotive Use" collection consists of nine individual items, including: Seatbelt Shelf - an aluminum 5-tier shelf stabilized by five double-ended sets of seatbelts in AMG red and yellow, which can be independently clipped and unclipped to maintain even Light - A lamp made out of an aluminum frame and an AMG seatbelt. Buckling the seatbelt turns on the lamp and unbuckling it and allowing the seatbelt to spool back turns the light Chair - A steel-framed chair where AMG seatbelts are the back and bottom cushions. A single solid red seatbelt wraps around the chair frame and is clipped at the bottom of the chair. Seatbelt Rack - Similar to the Seatbelt Shelf, this aluminum clothes rack is stabilized by five double-ended sets of AMG red and yellow seatbelts. These pair with hangers made from the seatbacks of AMG Performance Grill - A charcoal grille with a grilling surface shaped like a Mercedes-AMG GT radiator Table - A dining table with an aluminum tabletop on a tubular steel base, which is detailed with a double-ended AMG seatbelt. Headlight Couch - A 70s-styled microfiber loungeback couch designed to mimic the shape of the front end of a Mercedes-AMG GT. For the extra touch, it incorporates functional AMG GT headlights with working turn Fan - A floor fan built into an actual AMG Interlagos wheel. It is also styled with yellow AMG seatbelts, which help it stick onto its milled anodized aluminum Chair - A task chair that incorporates three actual AMG headrests slotted onto a tubular steel frame. Inspired by a roll cage, Mercedes and MSCHF say that this piece is supportive of the thighs and lower back for a comfortable posture. MSCHF and Mercedes-AMG claim that the pieces in the collection pay tribute to the Italian Radical Design counterculture movement of the 1960s. In this collection, Mercedes-AMG's cars are reimagined as everyday objects, and some of the pieces are inspired by the late Milanese designer Achille Castiglioni, who used tractor and bicycle seating in his designs. The pieces in this collection will be on display at MSCHF's workshop in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, from May 15-17, marking the first time that the collective has opened its doors to the public. Accompanying this collection is a line of limited-edition apparel, including t-shirts, sweatshirts, and work pants printed with stylized high-res scans of AMG vehicle components and the AMG logo, which are available for purchase on the MSCHF website. Buyers can purchase the furniture in "very limited quantities" on an exclusive, made-to-order basis. Prices are unknown, but according to MSCHF, all pieces will be available to order until 5/31/2025 and will take 18-36 weeks to make. I was first made aware of this collection through a social media campaign starring storied YouTuber Casey Neistat, a filmmaker who has partnered with Mercedes-Benz and MSCHF in the past. Notably, in 2022, Neistat participated in an MSCHF experiment in which a thousand $20 keys gained access to one shared car. MSCHF's provocative art pieces are designed for maximum virality and controversy. They were the brainchildren behind stunts like Lil Nas X's "Satan shoes," a perfume that smells like WD-40, the infamous Big Red Boots, as well as Tax Heaven 3000, an anime dating simulation video game that doubles as Turbotax-esque federal income tax return filing software. Overall, I think the link between AMG and MSCHF is a very creative endeavour, especially given MSCHF's reputation for ruffling social, moral, and legal feathers in the past. However, given this, I think some fat-walleted AMG enthusiasts will jump at the opportunity to own one or a few of these pieces. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
