American Interiors

THE FUTURE OF DESIGN IS HERE! American Interiors was delighted to host a large group of 3rd year interior design students from Kent State University in our Cleveland showroom this morning. As a company, we pride ourselves on being industry thought leaders—and a large part of that has to do with teaching (and learning from) our next generation of designers. If you're looking to join the industry, check out our available job opportunities here: https://lnkd.in/ea768hDz #KentState #InteriorDesign #ThoughtLeaders #MillerKnoll #Cleveland #HigherEducation #JobOpportunities #ArchitectureAndDesign

Before jetting off to Ireland, a layover at JFK Airport prompted a once-in-a-lifetime visit to Eero Saarinen’s TWA Hotel and Flight Center for Director of Design, Erin Batz. To reignite the magic of Eero Saarinen’s landmark 1962 TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy International Airport, the space was restored and reimagined as a first-class hotel, lounge, meeting space, and museum. A timeless icon in design and architecture, Saarinen is most notably known for his furniture designs for Knoll—the Womb Chair, the Saarinen Executive Chair, the Tulip Chair, the Saarinen Table. He is also remembered as the mastermind behind the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri; the General Motors Technical Center in Warren, Michigan; and the passenger terminal at Dulles International Airport outside of Washington, D.C. #TWAHotel #TWAFlightCenter #EeroSaarinen #MidCenturyModern #HotelDesign #WombChair #ArchitectureAndDesign #JFK

Meet the Rohde Collection, designed by Herman Miller's first design director, Gilbert Rohde. Both Rohde Easy Chair and Rohde Paldao Table are pulled from designs in Herman Miller's archives and feel as relevant today as they did more than 80 years ago. Explore the full collection: https://mlkn.co/6041lxIwv #HermanMiller #MillerKnoll #GilbertRohde #MidCenturyModern #FurnitureDesign #Archival #RohdeCollection

Soothing, spa-like environments are making their way into healthcare facilities thanks to the beautifully simple technology of Falkbuilt Ltd.'s #DigitalComponentConstruction.

Last week, Cleveland rolled up their sleeves, put on their latex gloves, and focused on the importance of giving back to communities both close to home and across the globe. MedWish International is a nonprofit organization that saves lives by partnering with healthcare facilities to divert useable medical surplus from landfills. Volunteers (just like us) sort, quality check, and pack all donations before they’re matched to the critical needs of vetted recipients across the globe. Since 1993, MedWish has partnered with recipients in 115 countries to provide humanitarian aid to those in need. In 2023 alone, volunteers diverted 828,000 pounds of medical surplus from landfills, serving approximately 1.7 million people around the world. #MedWishInternational #HumanitarianAid #MedicalSupplies #Healthcare #MakeYourMark #NonProfitOrganization #Volunteerism

Offering a mix of playfulness and elegance, the Tugendhat Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe is back in production for Knoll. Originally designed in 1929—the same year Mies designed the Barcelona Chair for Knoll—the Tugendhat invites relaxation with its cantilevered frame and thick comfortable cushions. Unlike the Barcelona, which holds the body in one position, the Tugendhat invites movement and ease. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s commitment to steel, glass, stone, and open choreography of space never wavered during his years of creation. Whether he was designing a chair, a villa, or a skyscraper, he consistently gave grandeur and elegance to the end user. Offered in a choice of fabric or leather, and with customizable leather straps, the Tugendhat fits seamlessly within the interior that hosts it. #MillerKnoll #Knoll #LudwigMiesVanDerRohe #FurnitureDesign #Tugendhat #MidCenturyModern

Over the past few years, we've transformed into cowboys, hula dancers....and now pirates. Every summer, American Interiors and Falkbuilt Ltd. look forward to the witty theme of AIA Cleveland and IIDA Ohio Kentucky Chapter's Annual Golf Outing. This year, we sailed into Briarwood Golf Club with high spirits and a knack for treasure hunting. #AIA #IIDA #InteriorDesign #Architecture #GolfOuting #Falkbuilt #MillerKnoll #ClevelandOhio

Bamboo, there it is! At MillerKnoll, the health of the planet drives eco-friendly decisions. In fact, Herman Miller has held environmental stewardship as an intentional focus since 1953, when founder D.J. De Pree said, “We will be a good corporate neighbor by being a good steward of the environment.” With this in mind, Herman Miller has revisited many of its designs through material innovation over the years, including the Eames Molded Plastic Chairs, now made from 100% recycled plastic, and the Aeron Chair, now made with ocean-bound plastic. This July, the Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman joins the list as Herman Miller expands the iconic piece’s material offerings to include bamboo-based upholstery. The leather alternative is soft, durable, and more scratch-resistant and colorfast than any other material. It’s already being used in designer handbags and footwear, luxury automotive interiors, and now, as an upholstery option for this Eames classic. Same design, lighter carbon footprint. Learn More Here: https://lnkd.in/enF9bdwH #MillerKnoll #HermanMiller #EamesChair #SustainableMaterial #EcoFriendly #MidCenturyModern

Seeking sustainability in sound with Søuld and Spinneybeck. For centuries, eelgrass has been used in remote areas of Denmark as a roof-thatching material, most notably by the settlers of Læsø island. This practice dates back to the 1600s when residents constructed ‘seaweed houses’ from the abundant and readily available resource. The carbon-storing plant grows underwater and can be found washed ashore along the coast in vast regions around the world. For decades, however, it was a largely overlooked resource. The team at Søuld, however, recognized the beauty and potential in this remarkable material and, after a decade of research, emerged as the first company to convert the material into carbon-storing products that combine high acoustic performance with a modern aesthetic. MillerKnoll sat down with founder and architect Tobias Øhrstrøm to chat about transforming a centuries-old tradition, the unique and inherent characteristics of eelgrass, emerging trends in the design industry surrounding Denmark, and a shared passion for sustainability. Learn More: https://lnkd.in/ewdY4GSw #Spinneybeck #SustainableMaterials #Acoustics #DanishDesign #MillerKnoll #Søuld

As the story goes, "Herman Miller was on the brink of bankruptcy in 1930 when founder D.J. De Pree first met Gilbert Rohde, a self-taught industrial designer from the Bronx." Almost 100 years later, we continue to cherish Rohde's creative vision with the reintroduction of the Easy Chair and Paldao Table. Pulled from the archives, meet the Rohde Collection—where truth in furniture design is found in function and simplicity.