When upholstered in bright colours (a colour palette that had been designed by Alexander Girard), the square cushions with rounded edges looked like Chiclet gum, giving the sofa its nickname. The iconic post-modern design became highly prized on the vintage market in the decades since its introduction…
Ray Wilkes pioneered the technology of foam injection in 1974 when he designed the Modular Sofa Group—nicknamed the “Chiclet” for its resemblance to the colourful gum. Equal parts flexible and festive, Herman Miller has just reissued the Chiclet, introducing Ray Wilkes designs to a new generation.
