Teneo Storage Furniture

Teneo Storage Furniture

Teneo brings people together and brings a space together.

Using Teneo Teneo is meant to be an active part of work life, to live in the open at the heart of a group, to be seen from every angle. It invites people from two to a roomful to easily engage. Teneo also deftly manages the diverse objects that fuel team creativity. Teneo can be bold or quiet. Sophisticated or casual. You can give it the character you want to complement your interior design and architecture through the choice of color, material, configuration, and scale.

Birsel + Seck Reshape Storage When Herman Miller began developing new ideas for storage, we explored what it can do for people as well as how it contains things. But really, a shelf is a shelf, right? A drawer is a drawer. Well, maybe not. Maybe storage could be more in the changing landscape of work. Traditional storage has always excelled inside workstations and along walls. Now, with collaboration driving creativity and productivity, there needs to be storage support for groups of people who work together, meet, present, and host. The starting point of Teneo was challenging the storage archetype and saying, well, why can t we do this any other way? Ayse Birsel & Bibi Seck Ayse Birsel and Bibi Seck, principles of Birsel + Seck, are a product design team with international roots. They are based in New York City. At Herman Miller, we have always teamed with designers from outside the company to provide diverse perspectives and fresh insights.

A New Category: Storage Furniture For designers Ayse Birsel and Bibi Seck, the development of Teneo was a sequence of imagination and discovery unbridled by preconceptions. So it was no surprise to us that they came back with an entirely new paradigm for storage. We call it storage furniture, because it works like storage and looks like furniture. These sketches by Ayse and Bibi outline the story of Teneo s design. Looking at Needs The designers had strong feelings that the traditional storage paradigm the metal box is a good solution, but limited in application. They believed a new archetype could better respond to today s needs. Deconstructing Storage The designers began by literally taking a metal box apart and identifying its elements: what holds it upright; how it organizes, contains, and secures its contents; and what provides enclosure.

Reconstructing Storage To reconstruct storage into something more versatile, Ayse and Bibi broke it down into three distinct parts: structure, utility, and cladding. The structure is the same for all pieces; utility could be shelves, drawers, and doors; and the cladding the skin could be any number of materials. The Systemic Approach The structure, utility, and cladding elements can be combined in numerous ways to create numerous products that put the user at the heart of the design. It offers flexibility and allows a versatile platform that can support many different functions and grow to meet new needs. Since all products share the same design elements, they share a consistent look to help unify a space. Designing the Solution Cladding Ring Ring Cladding The key design breakthrough was using exposed rings. The rings provide a flexible, strong, and durable structure that allows a huge variety of products. They support all the various utility elements, and they can be enclosed with a variety of cladding materials. Utility

The Ring Herman Miller investigated many options for Teneo s structure. Once we decided on the rings, we explored what shape and material they would be. We looked at a tubular structure, squared corners, solid end panels, and a lot more. For material, we selected anodized aluminum, which not only provides a timeless look, but also allows a lightweight structure that you can stand on glides or casters. The natural finish works just about anywhere and doesn t dominate the aesthetic. Each ring is single piece, providing a strong structure. And we achieved the tightest radius possible for rounded corners, helping break the rectilinear archetype of storage. There are four ring sizes (24, 34, 60, and 70 inches high) so you can scale the product to the appropriate height. We wanted the rings to be exposed, to be an honest expression of function. Ayse Birsel

Mix, Match, Unify Carts and cabinets. Towers and lecterns. Islands and easels. Teneo s systemic approach opens the door to creating a large and diverse collection of products. Teneo is also a platform to build on for more products with even more applications. While each product is unique, they all share distinctive features including the sweeping curves of door and drawer fronts for a unified aesthetic and consistent function from the front door to the back. Single Islands hospitality island project island credenza island drawer island file island lower drawer island equipment island upper door island

Side-by-side Islands credenza island project island hospitality island upper door island lower drawer island file island drawer island equipment island

When Teneo is open, it looks complete, even in its simplest, lightest form. In enclosed configurations, its organic flow and different textures add intrigue. In a combination of open and closed configurations, it s balanced and multidimensional, with a variety of surfaces and shapes. Presentation Units easel lectern easel easel book cart

Wall Units open shelf unit open shelf unit storage unit storage unit storage unit open shelf unit supply cabinet equipment cabinet equipment cabinet equipment cabinet closet

With its different ring sizes, Teneo goes from a mobile pedestal that fits under a work surface to a tall wall unit that can define a workspace. Whatever the size, Teneo always looks natural and well proportioned. Individual Storage pedestal drawer storage enclosed tower enclosed tower open tower open tower

Surfaces touchdown surface, right- or left-end peninsula lectern surface flat top surface flat top surface, side-by-side flat top surface, back-to-back curved top surface touchdown surface, bridge touchdown surface, peninsula

Material Choices Teneo is a great canvas, says Susan Lyons, the New York-based designer and artist who collaborated with Birsel + Seck to create the Teneo palette. You can give it the character that fits your space by choosing from the wide range of materials. The colors coordinate with Herman Miller s foundation palette for systems a timeless selection of neutrals combined with bright accent colors for pulls and cladding. Teneo also introduces intriguing new cladding textures. There are different textures and gloss levels to choose from. Different finish qualities can be combined for a layering effect. The various finishes play with light differently, adding depth and richness. Teneo pushes the notion of what storage is made of to new dimensions. For example, a felt cladding overlay literally gives Teneo a different feel a dense and soft surface that can carry color. Cork cladding overlay creates a surface that s unexpected and rich, like a veneer. A laser-cut pattern or perforations can be added to cladding for a distinctive touch. Color and materials can be changed by selectively replacing cladding and utility elements. Cladding Painted solid metal Veneer Cork overlay Felt overlay Painted laser-cut Details Full-width pull (drawer) Partial-width pull (door) Caster Glide Finishes High Gloss Metallic 91 White 8Q Folkstone Grey WL Sandstone MS Metallic Silver CN Metallic Champagne EH Metallic Bronze Formcoat 91 White CL Cool Grey Neutral WN Warm Grey Neutral 8Q Folkstone Grey WL Sandstone

Finishes Sand Texture 7L Dune 7M Chai 7N Grass 7U Blue Ridge ZK Cappuccino B4 Blue Medium 8T Gull 8Y Moonbeam 7V Loden Bright Sand Texture 7W Napa 7Y Sedona 7Z Mink G1 Graphite 91 White CL Cool Grey Neutral WN Warm Grey Neutral 8Q Folkstone Grey WL Sandstone Pull Finish G1 Graphite 91 White CL Cool Grey Neutral WN Warm Grey Neutral 1M Orange Crush 2M Green Apple 3M Berry Blue Wood Veneers Geiger Wood Veneer OU Walnut UL Natural Maple EY Light Anigre ED Aged Cherry 2U Light Brown Walnut UX Walnut on Cherry 3U Medium Red Cherry 6U Chocolate Brown Sapele Laminates Solid Color Zephyr 91 White 8Q Folkstone Grey WL Sandstone CL Cool Grey Neutral WN Warm Grey Neutral D1 Canyon DC Misted DF Twilight DQ Desert Cork BO Brown Parquet Felt 1M Orange Crush 2M Green Apple 3M Berry Blue

Group collaboration area Storage units: 91 White, Geiger Light Anigre; easel: Dune, Geiger Light Anigre; Anodized Aluminum pulls Eames elliptical table Celeste lounge chair

Team gathering space Side-by-side file islands: 91 White, Moonbeam, Geiger Medium Cherry Red; Anodized Aluminum pulls My Studio Environments

Large conference room Side-by-side hospitality island: 91 White, Geiger Chocolate Brown Sapele; Graphite pulls; lectern: Geiger Chocolate Brown Sapele Eames aluminum group chairs

Small conference room Side-by-side hospitality island: Geiger Light Anigre; easel: Dune, Geiger Light Anigre; Anodized Aluminum pulls Eames soft pad chairs

Project area Project island and easel: 91 White, Gull Vivo interiors Caper chairs Eames table

Meeting space Open shelf unit: Walnut Nelson swag leg group

Lounge Equipment cabinet and drawer storage: Dune, Geiger Light Anigre; Anodized Aluminum pulls Eames lounge chair and ottoman

Reception area Closets and supply cabinets: 91 White; Cool Grey Neutral pulls Vivo interiors Mirra chair

Touchdown space Peninsula surface and supply cabinet: 91 White; storage unit: 91 White, Geiger Light Anigre, 91 White pulls: hospitality island: Geiger Light Anigre, Anodized Aluminum pulls Caper chair

Equipment area Equipment cabinets: Metallic Champagne, Green Apple pull; equipment island: Metallic Champagne, Sandstone, Green Apple felt and pull

Private office Credenza islands and touchdown surface: Geiger Chocolate Brown Sapele; Anodized Aluminum pulls Abak environments Eames aluminum group chair

Individual workstations Pedestals: Metallic Silver; drawer storage: 91 White, Metallic Silver; Berry Blue felt and pull Resolve system Aeron chairs Leaf personal light

A Storage Solution for Every Need There s a place for storage everywhere in an office; in group spaces devoted to teams and meetings, in community spaces that are accessible to everyone, and inside workstations for individuals. Our three lines of filing and storage products Teneo storage furniture, Meridian filing and storage, and Tu filing and storage provide complete and coordinated choices. They all have the versatility to handle storage needs throughout a workplace. At the same time, each has its own specialty: Teneo in group space, Meridian in community space, and Tu in individual space. Teneo with Meridian Teneo storage units with left-end peninsula touchdown surface and easel: 91 White and Geiger Natural Maple veneer; Cool Grey Neutral pulls Meridian Stackable lateral files: 91 White and Teneo pulls Intersect portfolio table Caper chairs

Teneo with Tu Teneo credenza island: 91 White and Geiger Natural Maple veneer; Cool Grey Neutral pulls; Tu lateral file and pedestal: 91 White; Teneo pulls in Anodized Aluminum Vivo interiors Mirra chair

We re Working to Get to Zero Teneo helps Herman Miller reach our sustainability goals of zero landfill, zero hazardous waste generation, and zero VOC emissions into the air by 2020. With its systemic design, each product can be repurposed and take on a different role. So when your needs evolve, you don t need to replace an entire piece, which lengthens a products s life. Like all new Herman Miller products, Teneo was designed and developed according to the strict environmental requirements of the McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry (MBDC) Cradle-to-Cradle protocol. MBDC Silver certification is pending for all Teneo products. Recycled Ironstone finish on drawer bodies is made from up to 50 percent recycled powder-coat paint. Herman Miller purchases all woods from sustainable supplies; that means the wood must be replenished faster than it is harvested. Teneo is also GREENGUARD certified and can contribute to LEED certification. Easy Options SM Capability Our versatile, flexible products give people real choices. If they need something extra, we can do that, too, from modifying existing products to developing new ones. For more information on our Easy Options capability, please visit www.hermanmiller.com/easyoptions Warranty Teneo storage furniture is durable for a long life and carries Herman Miller s comprehensive 12-year, 3-shift warranty. L For more information about our products and services or to see a list of dealers, please visit us at www.hermanmiller.com or call (800) 851 1196. 2008 Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Michigan Printed in U.S.A. on recycled paper O.WA2300 Y, Z, Abak, Aeron, Caper, Eames, Ethospace, Intersect, Leaf, Meridian, Mirra, Resolve, and Vivo are among the registered trademarks of Herman Miller, Inc. Celeste, My Studio Environments, Nelson, Stackable, Teneo and Tu are among the trademarks of Herman Miller, Inc. SM Easy Options is among the services marks of Herman Miller, Inc. Geiger is a registered trademark of Geiger International.