Of the Girard Group, which was in production for only one year, Girard wrote: “My group of furniture designs resemble the chameleon: its character remains intact yet its skin texture and color change to suit the environment.” Adaptability was important because Girard noted that, “Offices are more homelike—they are more inviting and less sterile. Homes are more efficient and less cluttered—more like offices.” His Color Wheel Ottoman addresses this shift with aplomb. Compact and versatile, it is a useful surface for a variety of spaces. Bold and lively, its dual-density foam cushion adds color to any space through an array of vibrant upholstery options.
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“I have no favorite material; anything can be used to create beauty if handled well.”
The Color Wheel Ottoman may be covered in Multicolored Bright—a version of Jacobs Coat, the cheerful and sleek pattern of stripes Girard designed in 1959.
Choices in Multiple Colors
Upholstery options also include a playful arrangement of coordinated colors in four palettes of Hallingdal by Kvadrat for Maharam: Light Blue, Dark Blue, Red, or Orange.
An idea that took flight.
17,543 Ways to Transform the "Plain Plane"
As Director of Design for Herman Miller from 1952 to 1973, Alexander Girard focused his talents on establishing and growing the Textile Division. But his freelance life was a rich one, and in 1965, he acquired a new client: Braniff International Airways.
Hired to orchestrate what amounted to a complete overhaul of Braniff's brand experience, Girard directed a comprehensive scheme that signaled "the end of the plain plane." Within this new system, Girard made an impressive 17,543 design changes that included everything from playing cards and matchbooks, to baggage tags and tickets, to the interiors of the planes themselves.
From Airports to Living Spaces
As part of the new brand identity, the company's airport lounges also received Girard's attention. In turn, he designed new sofas, lounge chairs, café seating, and tables for the airline's customers. Two years later, in 1967, the Braniff designs were commercialized into the Girard Group—his only collection of furnishings for Herman Miller.
Vibrant and full of personality, the collection—only produced for one year—was meant to be a beautiful, versatile solution for a variety of settings. "My group of furniture designs resembles the chameleon: its character remains intact yet its skin texture and color change to suit the environment," Girard wrote. "The permutations are infinite." The Color Wheel Ottoman represents the first archival reproductions of Girard's adaptable, imaginative furniture.
General Dimensions
H:15"
D:36"
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Coated Metal
For normal cleaning, wash coated metal surfaces with a soft cloth soaked in detergent and warm water; rinse thoroughly and dry. Remove scuff marks from low-gloss coatings with pre-softened paste wax, following the instructions on the label. Remove scuff marks and scratches from high-gloss coatings using automotive polishing compounds, either liquid or paste. After polishing, apply a pre-softened automotive paste wax to restore original sheen. Do not use abrasive, acid, alcohol–based, or solvent–based cleaners; they may damage the paint finish. For assistance in determining the appropriate color and gloss for Herman Miller touch-up paint, contact your Herman Miller Customer Service Representative.
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The Herman Miller Warranty – Our Promise
Products and Warranty Periods
12 years - All products sold under the Herman Miller brand including Aeron chairs; Eames aluminum group chairs, executive chair, soft pad chairs, table universal base, and table segmented base; Embody chairs; Caper chairs; Celle chairs; Claw round and square tables; Envelop desk; Envelope chair; Everywhere tables; Flo monitor support and dual monitor support; Full Round Table; H Frame credenza, coffee table, and side table; I Beam coffee table; Mirra and Mirra 2 chairs; Nelson pedestal table; Renew oval and rectangular sit-to-stand tables (2-year exception noted below); Sayl chairs; Scissor chair; Setu chairs; Sled base credenzas and pedestals; Sled chair; Tablet mount; Tu storage; Tuxedo sofa, bench, museum bench, club chair, ottoman, and settee; Tuxedo Classic club chair, sofa, corner sofa, settee, corner settee; Swoop work table and coffee table are backed by our 12-year warranty, except as limited or described below.
5 years - AGL table; Ardea personal light; Bevel sofa group; Bolster sofa group; Capelli stool; Distil desk and table; Eames chaise, desk units, wire base elliptical table, Hang-It-All, lounge chair and ottoman (except white ash), molded fiberglass chairs and stools, molded plastic chairs and stools, molded plywood coffee table, rectangular coffee table, molded plywood folding screen, molded plywood lounge and dining chairs, molded wood side chairs and stools, sofa compact, storage units, two- and three-seat sofas, walnut stool, wire-base low table, and wire chairs; Flute personal light; Girard color wheel ottoman, environmental enrichment panels, hexagonal table, and splayed leg table; Goetz sofa; Hanging file folder; Nelson basic cabinet series, coconut chair, thin-edge bed, daybed, marshmallow sofa, miniature chests, pedestal stool, platform bench, platform bench cushion, swag leg group, thin edge buffet, thin edge cabinet, thin edge chest, thin edge bedside table, thin edge chest cabinet, thin edge double dresser, x-leg table; Noguchi table and rudder table; Polygon wire table; Thrive cable management clip, Mobile CPU holder, desktop power outlet, HM Connect-S300, keyboard/mouse support, magazine holder, marker/eraser holder, pencil drawer; Tone Personal Light; Twist LED task light; Wireframe sofa, chair, and ottoman; Logic Power Access Solutions; Ode lamps; Swoop lounge chair and ottoman
3 years - Eames aluminum group outdoor, lounge chair and ottoman in white ash, table outdoor, and wire base low table outdoor; Nelson pedestal table outdoor
2 year - Renew Sit-to-Stand tables power leg access option
1 year - Formwork; Nelson bubble lamps
Other Manufacturers' Products
2 years - Magis- and Mattiazzi-branded products are warranted for two years from the date of purchasse by the original purchaser.
What's Covered
Our warranty covers everything—including electrical components, casters, pneumatic cylinders, tilts, and all moving mechanisms. It recognizes the changing nature of work and the need for products that can stand up to continuous use. And it means that when warranty work is performed in the U.S. and Canada, Herman Miller foots the bill.
At Herman Miller, we work for a better world around you. Our products—and our promise to stand behind their quality 100 percent—are designed to improve your environment whether it's an office, hospital, school, home, an entire building, or the world at large.
How to Schedule Service
If you need product service or repair, please contact the Herman Miller dealer, retailer, or our online store where you purchased your product. They will be able to make the final determination whether the issue is specifically covered under the warranty and eligible for replacement or repair.
