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Bruce Hannah
Bruce Hannah is a designer and educator who graduated from Pratt Institute and became a tenured professor. Knoll also characterises him as an office-chair philosopher.
Biography
Background
Bruce Hannah is a designer and educator who graduated from Pratt Institute and became a tenured professor. Knoll also characterises him as an office-chair philosopher.
Materials and technology
His work combines modern production technologies with practical use. The manufacturer's biography stresses efficiency and an effort to achieve useful softness with limited material.
Morrison Hannah Chair
Hannah collaborated with Andrew Morrison on the 1973 chair that bears both surnames. Knoll revived the design in 2024, preserving the cushioned visual identity while updating its working support.
