MillerKnoll has unveiled an impressive archive of over one million modern design objects located in a 12,000-square-foot facility. It features significant pieces like Gilbert Rohde's designs and Eames prototypes, making it a treasure trove for design enthusiasts. Designed with Standard Issue, the archive is not just a storage space; it aims to inspire new ideas and narratives about modern design. Ben Watson, MillerKnoll's chief creative officer, emphasizes its potential for fostering connections among design history, thus enriching the understanding of how furniture design evolved into a business.
The magic of an archive often has to do with discovery---of an idea that never made it out of a sketchbook, the behind-the-scenes lore only a handful of confidantes are privy to.
The archive is more than a repository; it can help develop new ideas and tell untold stories. 'The great excitement...is the endless opportunity to make more connections,' says Ben Watson.
The collection represents myriad narratives that shaped how modern furniture became a business, from ambitious ideas to the nuts and bolts of how objects actually get made.
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