Herman Miller Goetz Sofa features ergonomic design, wood shell

By Kelly Montgomery February 16, 2011

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Luxury brand Herman Miller has designed a contemporary sofa that could fit in just about any room. The Herman Miller Goetz Sofa ($4,409 to $4,900) has clean modern lines, high-quality construction, and actually still looks comfortable. A traditional sofa is essentially an upholstered wood frame, but the Goetz Sofa reverses that idea by enclosing the modern sofa in a nearly seamless molded wood veneer shell. The surprise detailing is not visible viewing the couch head-on, but provides interest to an otherwise sleek and simple design. The sofa is available in black leather or Divina Melange grey, with a Walnut or Ash wood veneer. The sofa was designed to last (it should for the price) and also provide ergonomic support in both sitting and napping positions.

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