Meet&CoZEELAND, Mich. — Herman Miller announced the forthcoming release of its New Mexico Collection, set to debut on May 20 at the NYCxDESIGN festival. The limited-edition series highlights two distinctive designs inspired by the artistic synergy among Alexander Girard, Charles and Ray Eames, and Georgia O’Keeffe, rooted in their shared creative pursuits in northern New Mexico.
The collection features the inaugural production of the Girard Snake Table, a 1950s-era concept previously unrealized, and a low-profile iteration of the Eames Wire Chair adorned with Girard’s Toostripe fabric. Both pieces pay homage to the collaborative spirit fostered during the mid-20th century, when Girard and O’Keeffe explored innovative approaches to interior and furniture design in the region.
The Eames Wire Chair Low Base draws from a prototype gifted to O’Keeffe by the Eameses, which she lauded in correspondence as “the smallest, best chair,” commending its ergonomic design and modest footprint. The contemporary rendition combines a softened white wire frame with a dual-toned upholstery in ochre and sienna hues, echoing the natural palette of New Mexico.
Central to the Snake Table is Girard’s serpentine motif, a recurring element in decorative pieces within O’Keeffe’s Abiquiú residence. Crafted with a steel surface coated in white enamel, the table rests atop a gracefully angled aluminum base, blending mid-century modern aesthetics with bold artistic expression.
The collection will be unveiled at Herman Miller’s New York flagship on May 20, accompanied by an exclusive gift offering for initial attendees. Retail availability in North America begins online at 12:00 PM ET the same day, followed by a Japanese release later in May. Production will be strictly limited to 300 units of the Eames Wire Chair and 100 units of the Snake Table. Archival photographs by Girard and Charles Eames, documenting their visits to O’Keeffe’s home, will be exhibited during the launch, further contextualizing the collection’s historical significance.
