Conceived through the collaborative efforts of designers Niels Diffrient, Jonathan Olivares, and John Christakos at Studio 7.5, the Zeph Side Chair inherits the collection’s signature colorful one-piece seat and flexible back design. This design philosophy, grounded in thorough ergonomic research, extends the natural recline concept to four-leg side and visitor seating, catering to diverse workplace needs. Whether it’s focused individual work, collaborative small group settings, or fluid educational environments, Zeph seamlessly adapts to various applications.
The Zeph Side Chair offers a range of configuration options, empowering users to tailor it to their specific requirements: with or without a 3D Knit unibody or seat pad, fixed arms or armless design, and a base equipped with casters or glides. This versatility extends to its sustainability credentials, featuring an advanced yet simple design that utilizes fewer components while offering enhanced comfort, colors, and style.
Like its predecessors in the Zeph line, the Zeph Side Chair can be fitted with an optional 3D Knit seat covering made from 50% post-consumer recycled content. The innovative knitting process aligns precisely with the chair’s dimensions, eliminating fabric waste. The 3D Knit seat covering further enhances flexibility and longevity, allowing for effortless replacement without tools. Its vibrant color palette, spanning the seat, base, and 3D Knit seat covering, complements and invigorates any space. Organizations can creatively align the chair with their brand identity and interior design vision.
The Zeph Side Chair stands as the latest product of an ongoing and award-winning partnership between Studio 7.5 and MillerKnoll, a collaboration that has produced best-selling performance seating solutions like Xilos, Ethos, and Zeph Chair, a 2022 MetropolisLikes NeoCon Awards winner. The Zeph Side Chair is now available to contract customers through authorized MillerKnoll dealers.
MillerKnoll, a design leader for over a century, has consistently prioritized problem-solving designs that uplift individuals. This commitment has fostered collaborations with visionary designers throughout history, ranging from mid-century greats like George Nelson, the Eames Office, and Alexander Girard to research-oriented innovators like Robert Propst and Bill Stumpf. Today, MillerKnoll continues to partner with groundbreaking studios like Industrial Facility and Studio 7.5. From pioneering ergonomic furniture to producing some of the 20th century’s most iconic designs, MillerKnoll has established a legacy of original, enduring designs that positively impact the environments they inhabit.
