# Mid-Century Ergonomic Office Chairs Studio 7.5 and Herman Miller Design the Modern Zeph Chair By Amy Duong | Published 2022-11-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeph-chair-1 References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2022/11/04/studio-7-dot-5-design-the-zeph-chair-with-sculpted-mono-shell-seat-for-herman-miller/) & [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/showroom/herman-miller/)  Berlin-based design studio [Studio 7.5](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeph) releases the Zeph Chair with furniture brand [Herman Miller](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeph-chair). It is an office chair that is made with a sculpted mono-shell seat as a nod to the iconic [Eames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eames-shell-chairs) Shell Chair. It is made with a mindset that fuses modern ergonomics with the familiar mid-century aesthetics that is true to the brand. Herman Miller states, "Zeph aims to bridge the gap between Herman Miller's iconic mid-century designs and the ergonomics of today's office chairs, the result is an accessible design that doesn't compromise comfort or style [...]"With its slim profile and an easy-to-adjust design, users will find Zeph a colorful companion capable of supporting a variety of needs while seamlessly incorporating itself into the scenery of any room [...] Its versatility easily translates into traditional office settings, providing architects, designers, and consumers with a refreshing and flexible choice." Image Credit: Herman Miller ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Mid-century-inspired Ergonomic Furniture:** Design a line of ergonomic furniture inspired by mid-century aesthetics to cater to the growing demand for home office solutions during the pandemic. - **Sustainable Office Chairs:** Develop office chairs made from sustainable materials that combine modern ergonomics with the timeless design elements of mid-century furniture. - **Minimalist Desk Accessories:** Create a line of minimalist desk accessories to complement mid-century-inspired office furniture, catering to the growing trend of working remotely in aesthetically-pleasing workspaces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can capitalize on the demand for home office solutions by developing ergonomic chairs that combine the aesthetics of mid-century design with modern ergonomic features. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** Sustainability-focused manufacturers can seize the opportunity to develop office chairs made from sustainable materials that appeal to environmentally-conscious consumers. - **Office Supplies Retail:** Office supplies retailers can expand their product offerings by introducing minimalist desk accessories that complement mid-century-inspired office furniture, catering to the growing trend of working remotely in aesthetically-pleasing workspaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ergonomic Hard-Sided Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeph-chair.md) - [Kinetic Shell Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeph.md) - [Kinetic Shell Contemporary Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeph-side-chair.md) - [Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danish-midcentury-modern.md) - [Sophisticated Organic Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asari-chair.md) - [Stylish Ergonomic Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-ergonomic-office-chair.md) - [Ultra-Minimal Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sedeo-chair.md) - [Performance-Driven Ergonomic Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergonomic-office-chair2.md) - [Sleek Ergonomic Task Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personality-plus.md)