Steel brackets joining the seat and back allow for independent, comfortable flex.
Wilkes Modular Sofa Group Chair
Playful Design, Serious Comfort
— Originally introduced in 1976, the famous "Chiclet" chair is engineered with injection-moulded foam cushions and a flexible steel frame.
— Originally introduced in 1976, the famous "Chiclet" chair is engineered with injection-moulded foam cushions and a flexible steel frame.
Product Details
Description
Designed by Ray Wilkes and first introduced in 1976, this eye-catching modular collection made a lasting impression with bold, rounded-edge cushions. Steel brackets joining the seat and back allow for independent flex that provides a surprising level of individual comfort.
Features
- A playful silhouette that appears to float.
- This postmodern design has been reintroduced in new fabrics and hues.
- Beautifully smooth contours give this piece a fluid, uniform appearance.
- Innovative foam injection-moulding technique creates smooth shapes with no waste.
- Dubbed “Chiclet” due to its rounded-edge cushions that look like the classic gum.
Materials
- Steel support beam and brackets, internal plywood frame.
- Injection moulded foam.
Overall Dimensions (mm)
Armchair: 705mm (h) x 921mm (w) x 781mm (d)
2 Seater: 705mm (h) x 1543mm (w) x 781mm (d)
3 Seater: 705mm (h) x 2165mm (w) x 781mm (d)
Product Weight (kg)
Armchair: 36 kg
2 Seater: 52 kg
3 Seater: 68 kg
Assembly
Comes fully assembled
Warranty
5-year warranty
Dimensions
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Chair
- Height: 705 mm
- Width: 921 mm
- Depth: 781 mm
- Seat Depth: 489 mm
- Seat Height: 394 mm
- Arm Height: 514 mm
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Two-Seater
- Height: 705 mm
- Width: 1543 mm
- Depth: 781 mm
- Seat Depth: 489 mm
- Seat Height: 394 mm
- Arm Height: 514 mm
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Three-Seater
- Height: 705 mm
- Width: 2165 mm
- Depth: 781 mm
- Seat Depth: 489 mm
- Seat Height: 394 mm
- Arm Height: 514 mm
Fabric Specifications
Maharam Beck
Composition: 78% wool, 22% nylon
Rub Count: 100,000
Warranty
Warranty
The product has a 5-year warranty. From design to manufacturing, delivery to service, when you buy from Herman Miller, you can expect quality. We confidently back every Herman Miller product with a warranty that covers virtually everything - including electrical components, casters, pneumatic cylinders, tilts, and all moving mechanisms. We stand by every product, 100 percent.
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Designers
Ray Wilkes Ray Wilkes pioneered the technology of foam injection in 1974 when he designed the Modular Sofa Group—nicknamed the “Chiclet” for its resemblance to the colorful gum. Equal parts flexible and festive, Herman Miller has just reissued the Chiclet, introducing Wilkes' designs to a new generation.
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Design Details
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Its airy silhouette with an open base seems to float.
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Injection-moulded foam cushions offer firm, yet responsive support.
A Classic Reborn
Forms That Float
While working at Herman Miller in the 1970s, designer Ray Wilkes experimented with the (then) new technique of injecting foam into custom-made molds. The result was uniquely shaped, rounded cushions that form Wilkes Modular Seating.
45 Years Young
Recently, design enthusiasts and vintage collectors have developed a fondness for Wilkes’ fondly dubbed “Chiclet” sofa. This renewed interest inspired Herman Miller to reissue the sofa in 2021.
British Ingenuity
British designer Ray Wilkes graduated with first-class honors from the Royal College of Art in London and began working at Herman Miller in the 1970s after a stint at George Nelson & Associates and with designer Harvey Probber in Rhode Island.
Time for an
Encore
After the sofa’s debut in 1976, it was fondly nicknamed the “Chiclet” sofa, referring to the popular rounded tile-shaped pieces of gum. Today, the sofa and armchair have been rediscovered by design enthusiasts and collectors, appearing regularly on the secondary market. We’re proud to reissue the collection for a new generation of #raywilkes fans.
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