# Webbed Seat Backings The Herman Miller SAYL Chair is Inspired by the Golden Gate Bridge By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herman-miller-sayl References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2010/10/07/herman-millers-new-sayl-chairs/) & [hermanmiller](http://www.hermanmiller.com/Products/SAYL-Chairs) The [Herman Miller](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeph-chair-1) SAYL chair demonstrates yet again why this company continues to reign in the realm of [ergonomic office furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/branch-ergonomic-chair-pro). Not only are these chairs incredibly stylish, they also feature a Y-Tower structure that lends the perfect support for backs. Inspired by San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, the Herman Miller SAYL chair was designed by [Yves B](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loral-canada-and-shoppers-drug-mart)éhar. According to Oh Gizmo, "the chairs are made from 21% recycled content materials, and it itself is 93% recyclable." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Workspace Solutions:** The use of recycled materials and recyclability of the Herman Miller SAYL chair presents an opportunity for a trend towards more sustainable workspace solutions. - **Ergonomic Seating Design:** The Y-Tower structure of the Herman Miller SAYL chair creates an innovative approach to ergonomic seating design with a focus on providing optimal back support. - **Structural Inspiration:** The design inspiration for the Herman Miller SAYL chair from San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge presents potential for a trend of finding inspiration in structural elements for product design. ### Where This Applies - **Office Furniture:** The Herman Miller SAYL chair sets an example for the office furniture industry to explore sustainable materials and innovative design. - **Sustainability:** The use of recycled materials and recyclability in the Herman Miller SAYL chair highlights an opportunity for growth in the sustainability industry regarding the production of eco-friendly office furniture. - **Architecture:** The design influence of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge on the Herman Miller SAYL chair suggests an opportunity for collaboration between architecture and product design industries to create unique and functional products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Minimal Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sedeo-chair.md) - [Uniquely Structured Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yay-chair.md) - [Airy Ergonomic Studio Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elgato-embrace.md) - [Research-Backed Swooped Work Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breck-chair.md) - [Data-Informed Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haworth-breck-office-chair.md) - [Comfortable Artful Sculpted Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asari.md) - [Stylish Ergonomic Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-ergonomic-office-chair.md) - [Mid-Century Ergonomic Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeph-chair-1.md) - [Minimalist Ergonomic Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergonomic-office-chair1.md)