The contemporary revival of the Morrison Hannah Chair makes an important chapter in design history accessible once more. This people-pleasing chair is back, and it’s bringing simplicity and ease to a complex world.
Designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison in 1973, Knoll introduced the chair as “Easy to manufacture, easy to reupholster, easy to live with, and easy to love”—a friendly approach to light task seating that’s welcome in today’s hybrid work environments.
In 2024 the chair was reengineered for today’s working styles, including more comfortable and supportive foam densities and four degrees of forward tilt to accommodate fluid changes in posture. Its intuitive adjustments and holistic ergonomics deliver comfort without fuss, and an updated palette of colour and material options engages a contemporary vision.
Physical and visual comfort. One look at this chair and you know it’s going to be comfortable—and the power of that visual can transform the feeling of everything around it. Offering ergonomic comfort without the ego, the office chair has an easy-to-operate height adjustment that’s ideal for shared workspaces, and its rocking mechanism facilitates micromovements for a range of users.
Bruce Hannah
Bruce Hannah (1941) made a career of mastering modern technology and materials to create efficient, practical products. “I’ve been on a personal crusade to create as much softness in the world as I can,” says the Pratt graduate and tenured professor. He believes in using as little material as possible and aims to round all the corners in the world.
Andrew Morrison
A graduate of Pratt Institute, Andrew Morrison (1939–2021) brought clarity and economy to everything he designed. His furniture was made with the most appropriate materials, efficiently produced, and designed to adapt as the patterns and technology of the modern office changed. This approach resulted in several award-winning collections for Knoll.Shop Morrison Hannah Chair →
The Morrison Hannah Chair’s revival underscores its enduring relevance in contemporary workspaces. By blending intuitive ergonomics, adaptable design, and a refined material palette, Knoll has reintroduced a piece that not only honours its original vision but also meets the evolving needs of modern professionals. This reengineered classic reaffirms the chair’s place in design history—offering comfort, versatility, and timeless appeal for a new generation.
