OverviewThe Zeph is an entry-level performance office chair by Herman Miller that combines mid-century design cues with modern ergonomic engineering. Its kinematic monoshell enables a natural reclining action while minimizing components for cost-effective production and easier maintenance.
Key features- Kinematic Monoshell: integrated shell geometry and pivots provide a natural-feeling recline that moves with the user.
- Optional removable 3D Knit cover: slides into the shell without tools, interchangeable and knitted to exact dimensions to eliminate fabric waste.
- 3D Knit contains ~50% post-consumer recycled content for improved material efficiency.
- Playful dip-in-colour approach: coordinated eight-colour palette for shell and base; broad textile options for seat pads and covers.
- Multiple configurations: ergonomic work chair, stool, side chair and multipurpose variants; options for casters and armrests depending on model.
Design & materials- Designer: Studio 7.5.
- Shell and base available in a curated palette of eight colours; seat pads and unibody covers available in multiple textiles.
- 3D Knit knitted to chair dimensions to minimize waste and ensure precise fit.
Usage scenarios- Suitable for home office, corporate workspaces, collaborative areas, educational environments and touchdown spaces.
- Part of a family of seating solutions to maintain consistent aesthetic and functional choices across a project.
Product family & variants- Zeph office chair (with/without armrests, with casters)
- Zeph stool
- Zeph side chair / visitor chair
- Multipurpose variants for flexible workspaces
Technical specifications- Model family: Zeph (chair, stool, side chair, multipurpose).
- Recline mechanism: Kinematic Monoshell (natural counterbalance and movement).
- Optional cover: removable 3D Knit — interchangeable, tool-free installation; ~20 textile colour choices.
- Recycled content: 3D Knit contains ~50% post-consumer recycled content.
- Colour/finish: eight-colour shell and base palette; seat pads and covers available in multiple textiles.
- Designer: Studio 7.5.